Job TitleThis position provides operational and technical support for the Intelligence Carry-On Program (ICOP) across U.S. Navy surface platforms.The role is split roughly equally between formal instruction and system installation. The person in this seat is expected to train shipboard personnel and lead ICOP installations.
Both functions are core to the job, not secondary considerations.The team is small and operates with limited redundancy. Everyone installs. Everyone trains.
The person filling this role needs to carry both.The ideal candidate has an OPELINT background, specifically IS or CTT rate, with working knowledge of intelligence collection, processing, and dissemination systems. An IS or CTT with OPELINT experience will recognize the systems, understand the mission context, and speak the same language as the operators being trained.Work is performed both ashore and onboard ships in port. Expect significant travel to fleet concentration areas.
There are no underway requirements.Core Training ResponsibilitiesPlan, develop, and deliver formal training sessions for shipboard personnel including operators and system administrators across varying experience levels and operational environmentsFacilitate classroom and hands-on instruction in both shore-based and shipboard settings, adapting delivery to audience background, rank, and operational tempoConduct operator and system administrator training on ICOP intelligence systems and associated applications including ISAT, IntelHub, VideoScout, JTT, GCCS, Aspera, MAKO Chat, and CM-3 receiversTrain operators on intelligence workflows including data filtering, tracking, correlation, and dissemination across tactical networksAssess trainee comprehension and system readiness; provide follow-up instruction and documentation as needed to confirm proficiency before departureCore System Administration ResponsibilitiesLead and support configuration, installation, and operational validation of ICOP systems across shipboard and deployed environmentsPerform system imaging, software re-installations, patching, backups, and post-configuration validation on Windows-based operational systemsTroubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and communications issues within classified and shipboard environmentsConduct System Acceptance Testing (SAT), functional checks, and performance validation to confirm mission readinessCoordinate with shipboard IT, Cybersecurity, and Intelligence personnel to configure SIPR connectivity, DNS settings, network interfaces, and remote access servicesInstall and maintain cybersecurity compliance tools including ESS, ACAS scanning, and DLP policy enforcementDocument technical procedures, system deficiencies, corrective actions, and training outcomes in formal reports and readiness documentationTravel to fleet concentration areas and onboard naval vessels to support installations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and training requirementsRequired QualificationsActive DoD Secret clearance; TS/SCI eligible preferredIS rate or CTT rate background with OPELINT experience, or civilian equivalent working directly with Navy intelligence systemsCompTIA Security+ CE (required for network access on DoD systems)Demonstrated ability to deliver formal instruction to mixed-rank military audiencesProficiency with Windows-based system administration including imaging, patching, and network configurationAbility to lift and carry up to 100 pounds; ICOP hardware requires physical handling during installationWillingness and ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS fleet locationsDesired QualificationsMaster Training Specialist (MTS) certification or equivalent formal instructor qualificationWorking familiarity with video distribution systems including DVIDS, IVDS, and CVDSExperience with Joint Tactical Terminal (JTT) and Global Command and Control System (GCCS)Previous experience with ICOP, IntelHub, VideoScout, ISAT, or similar ISR dissemination platformsFamiliarity with SIPR network configuration, firewall protocols, and cybersecurity compliance in shipboard environmentsExperience with ACAS scanning, ESS, or DLP tools in a DoD operational context