MIKEL invests in people and technology – empowering the creative process, building responsive relationships, and propelling innovative solutions from conception to completion for the U.S. Navy. MIKEL is a small woman owned business that has been providing Undersea Warfare Solutions to the Department of Defense since the company’s inception in 1999.

Be a part of our dynamic team whose solutions and services enable the Navy to solve their toughest problems and meet their mission requirements. We have undersea operations experience, combined with engineering and specific subject matter expertise that provides an in-depth understanding of the problem and a novel, innovative and cost-effective solution. MIKEL is committed to providing an environment that challenges its employees to use and advance their skills and knowledge to provide solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Position AN/BYG-1 FLEET SUPPORT

Nature of Role: This position requires an experienced candidate to provide real time fleet support for Combat Control systems to include ISEA, Chat, and technical support. Submarine Combat Support Center (SC)2 is connected to classified and unclassified networks, FAX, telephone and chat.

Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to:

• Responding to current Fleet issues, including Fleet messages, development of Fleet Advisories and working with program SMEs on SUBs message responses.
• Attending AN/BYG-1 meetings as required. Taking notes/actions and providing feedback to ISEA team, including filling in at meetings for AN/BYG-1 Fleet Support Lead if necessary.
• Completing daily SUBs/CASREPs/Fleet Correspondence spreadsheet and providing to NUWC program SMEs and Program Office (PMS 425) via SIPR.
• Development of Fleet Common Issues Tracker, tracking Fleet issues for program use by TI/APB.
• Being a member of the System Note Working Group and assisting the program in technical documentation review and updates as required, including verification of procedures in NUWC test bays.
• Developing quarterly Fleet Newsletter (TOCSIN) with proper organization of information and correct grammatical/technical details. Working across program and with other NUWC technical codes to obtain required information.
• Completing any other tasks requested by team leads to support the completion of Fleet Support products, such as assisting in the maintaining and organization of technical information, supporting CM/ILS documentation review, and obtaining access to all databases required for completion of tasks.
• Some travel is required for this position to attend BYG-1 Program Working Groups and other planned/unplanned events. The individual will also have the opportunity to go to Groton to support installations with a NUWC Install SME (estimate 2 times per year) to better understand the latest combat systems.
• The individual may be requested to support emergency Fleet issues, requiring coming in the office on off hours to respond to the Fleet chat alarm or staying later to support real world Combat/Strike events. This is rare, but may be required once the individual is up to speed.
• The individual requires NMCI SIPR.
• The individual will be seated in SC2 at NUWC.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Working knowledge of the Navy and policies/procedures in regard to Combat Systems.
• Verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels (lab techs, engineers, squadron/boats/TYCOM, and Admirals/SESs) including tours of (SC)2.
• This position may be required to work outside of normal business hours to support the fleet.
• Fleet support is a fast-paced environment. Each member needs to have the ability to multi-task and quickly learn/apply new information
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
• This position is mostly deskwork. Based on fleet issues there may be a need to work through issues in the NUWC test bays.
• Willingly integrates with team members.
• Willing to follow instructions but has critical thinking skills.
• Bachelors level degree in any field, or 5 to 7 years of experience in Fleet Support/Systems Engineering (Preferably a prior submarine Fire Control Technician).
• Prior military experience preferred (Preferably a prior submarine Fire Control Technician or surface Fire Controlman) or bachelor’s level degree in any field with 5 to 7 years of experience in ILS/Systems Engineering.
• Experience with US Naval operations and tactical/technical publications to be able to translate over to FMS cases.

Work Location: Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Newport RI.

MIKEL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Tuition Reimbursement.

Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or higher is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.