DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion” and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

Ready to put your CANES experience to work in a role that directly impacts fleet readiness? DLH is hiring a CANES SME (Systems Analyst III) to join our team onsite at Naval Station Norfolk, supporting TACNET modernization through the development of training aligned to the latest CANES baseline. In this role, you will transform system updates, configuration changes, and fleet requirements into practical training products used across the Navy. Success requires strong shipboard network expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to translate real-world system administration experience into effective training.

Responsibilities

• Review system updates and configuration changes to ensure the curriculum aligns with the latest CANES fleet baseline.
• Develop, update, and maintain CANES and C4I courseware, lesson plans, student guides, presentation materials, and practical lab exercises.
• Apply structured training development processes, including the Instructional System Design methodology, to define requirements and establish learning objectives.
• Utilize Navy authoring tools such as CPM/LOM and AIM to develop and manage curriculum.
• Ensure training materials accurately reflect real-world system administration practices and fleet operational standards.
• Support pilot courses and fleet training events.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and incorporate feedback to maintain technical accuracy and instructional quality.

Required Qualifications:

This position is governed by Service Contract Labor Standards and must meet the minimum personnel qualification requirements identified in the contract.

• Demonstrated experience supporting Navy TACNET, CANES, ISNS/COMPOSE, or other C4I systems
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting computerized systems, including experience with network protocols, system administration, or LAN environments
• Experience working with system configurations, upgrades, or baseline changes in an operational or sustainment environment
• Strong understanding of shipboard network architecture and operational practices
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical documentation to real-world systems or training content
• DoD 8570 and/or 8140 Cybersecurity workforce qualified within nine (9) months of hire date
• Active Secret Clearance walking through the door

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent hands-on experience with CANES or COMPOSE
• Background supporting fleet sustainment, Regional Maintenance Centers, or in-service engineering activities
• Experience developing training materials, SOPs, technical guides, or configuration documentation
• Familiarity with Navy training development processes or structured curriculum development
• Experience working with virtualization platforms (VMware), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server, or Cisco networking
• Prior experience mentoring or guiding personnel in technical environments

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.