Azooa is preparing a response for RFQTS ***** – Future Air C3 Communications and Data Network Integration Engineering and Technical Support and is seeking suitably qualified contractors for this Defence opportunity.
This role supports the Directorate of Integrated Air & Missile Defence within Air Force Headquarters and focuses on communications networks, data networks, Tactical Data Links, systems integration and interoperability across Integrated Air and Missile Defence Command and Control capabilities.
Azooa's recommended maximum rate for this role is $******/hour including super.
Overview
The Future Air C3 Program is seeking an experienced specialist in Communications and Data Networks and Integration to support the production, review, update and management of Integrated Air and Missile Defence Command and Control capability project documentation and supporting artefacts.
The role will support major Defence capability projects, including:
AIR **** – Integrated Air and Missile Defence Command and Control
AIR **** – Air Component Command and Control System
These projects are central to establishing tactical and operational-level IAMD C2 capabilities for the Australian Defence Force.
Core Purpose
The core purpose of this role is to provide specialist systems engineering and technical support for communications networks, data networks, integration and interoperability across IAMD C2 capabilities.
The contractor will support the design and development of a coherent and integrated IAMD architecture across the Integrated Force, with a focus on:
Capability definition
Systems integration
Technical analysis
Scope / Responsibilities
The Communications and Data Network Integration Specialist will be expected to:
Conduct communications and data network, bearer and system integration development
Conduct requirements analysis for IAMD C2 networks, bearers and integration
Conduct system design for integration of sensors and weapons systems across all domains into an IAMD architecture
Support Tactical Data Links, Defence Networks and related engineering services
Support analysis, review and concept development of multi-domain systems integrated within IAMD C2
Support certification of networks and integration standards
Analyse, develop and integrate complex, networked IAMD C2 capabilities
Provide technical advice to support capability development, project milestones and decision-making
Serve as a technical SME for communications and data networks, system integration, interoperability and network capabilities
Support development, integration, testing, deployment and sustainment of IAMD C2 capabilities and sensor networking
Operate with a high degree of autonomy in a Joint system-of-systems setting
Development, review and maintenance of IAMD networks and integrated capabilities
Technical inputs across networks, sensing, Integrated Fire Control, weapons data links, security and Command and Control
IAMD network and integration capability analysis
Research and development inputs
Technical assessments
Design reviews
Configuration-controlled interface definitions and artefacts
Operational Concept Descriptions




Systems engineering inputs to mature and de-risk integration options
Capability gap analysis
Schedule and sustainment assessments
Certification and interoperability assessments
Network and system architecture diagrams
Configuration baselines
Operations publications and supporting technical artefacts
Vulnerability assessment and security accreditation support
Workshop planning, facilitation and documentation
Mandatory / Essential Criteria
Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience supporting Integrated Air and Missile Defence
Systems engineering and systems integration experience within the Australian Defence Force or a comparable defence environment
Experience contributing to the development and integration of complex, networked Defence capabilities within a Joint system-of-systems environment
Defence capability development experience, including:
Capability definition
Options analysis
Technical assessments
Capability documentation within the ADF Capability System
Experience applying systems engineering principles to complex Defence capability projects
Interoperability analysis experience
Systems integration experience
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with:
Command and Control systems
Combat Management Systems
Tactical Data Links
Defence networks
Joint and coalition interoperability considerations
Ability to work effectively within a dynamic project environment
Ability to engage with a broad range of Defence stakeholders
Ability to prepare technical reports, briefs and decision-support material for senior military and civilian audiences
Candidate must hold a current NV1 security clearance or higher
Candidate must be available to work from Canberra
Highly desirable experience may include:
NV2 or TSPV clearance
AIR **** experience
AIR **** experience
Future Air C3 Program experience
Integrated Air and Missile Defence architecture experience
Tactical Data Link engineering experience
Defence network engineering experience
Integrated Fire Control experience
Weapons system integration experience
Coalition interoperability experience
Experience with security, encryption key distribution and secure network architectures
Experience applying ASD guidance and Defence cyber policy
Experience supporting vulnerability assessments and security accreditation
Experience working with JCG, CASG, DSTG, Force Design Division, Force Integration Division or IPMB stakeholders
RFQTS Number: *****
Department: Air Force
Group: Air Force Headquarters
Directorate: Director General Integrated Air and Missile Defence – Air Force
Project / Section: Directorate of Integrated Air & Missile Defence
Task Title: Future Air C3 – L3 Communications and Data Network and Integration Engineering and Technical Support
Skill Set:



Specialist Engineering – Communications Network Engineering
Skill Level: Level 3 – Advanced Practitioner
Service Category: Engineering and Technical Services
Commencement Date: 31 August ****
RFQTS Type: Long Term, greater than six months
Location: Russell Offices, Canberra ACT
Office Support: Defence office space and furnished materiel may be provided, including access to DPN / DSN workstation, phone and meeting rooms
Clearance Requirements
Preferred clearance: NV2 or TSPV
Personnel must have at least 12 months' clearance validity before expiry
Security reassessment costs are at the Service Provider's expense
Security upgrade cost apportionment may be negotiated if required
The Service Provider must comply with the Defence Security Principles Framework
Candidates will also need to complete Defence policy and training requirements, including:
Workplace Behaviour Mandatory Awareness training
Annual Security Awareness training
Work Health and Safety for Workers training
Fraud and Integrity Awareness training
Any other directed Defence training requirements
Submission Requirements
For candidate submission, Azooa will need:
Tailored resume aligned to RFQTS *****
Expected hourly or daily rate including super
Current security clearance level and expiry status
Confirmation of NV1 or higher clearance
Availability to commence from 31 August ****
Confirmation that you can work from Canberra
Confirmation of relevant IAMD, C2, Tactical Data Links, Defence networks, systems engineering and integration experience
Authority for Azooa to represent you for RFQTS *****
Rate Guidance
Azooa recommended maximum rate: $******/hour including super
Azooa recommended value-for-money target: $******/hour including super or under
Azooa recommends candidates remain at $******/hour including super or under where possible, as this will support stronger value-for-money positioning for the submission.
Rate competitiveness generally works as follows:
Under $******/hour including super: strongest value-for-money position and higher chance of winning
At $******/hour including super: aligned to Azooa's recommended maximum and may still be competitive
Above $******/hour including super: less competitive unless specialist IAMD, AIR ****, AIR ****, Tactical Data Link, Defence network engineering, C2, NV2 / TSPV or Joint system-of-systems expertise strongly justifies the rate
Higher rates may still be considered where niche IAMD, AIR ****, AIR ****, Tactical Data Link, Defence network engineering, C2, NV2 / TSPV or Joint system-of-systems expertise outweighs rate competitiveness.
How Azooa Can Support You
Azooa can support you by:
Positioning your profile to maximise win probability
Helping align your rate with current market expectations and value-for-money positioning
Assisting with tailored resume and submission strategy
Highlighting relevant IAMD, C2, Tactical Data Link, Defence network and systems integration experience
Supporting submission positioning against Specialist Engineering – Communications Network Engineering Level 3
Providing access to similar Defence and Federal Government opportunities
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