Deputy Director – N6A, C5I Readiness And Maintenance
CurrentResponsible for all LCS ships homeported in Mayport, FL Sustainment and Modernization of non-nuclear electronics; plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise the installation, operation, maintenance and certification testing of all electronic C5I systems installed on board all LCS ships homeported in Mayport, FL. As Deputy Director – C5I Readiness and Maintenance, supervises and ensures adequate security for information technology (IT) systems in accordance with SECNAVINST 5239.3 and assess COMMS on the waterfront in support of all READ-E and Material Inspection checks, to include off ship communications (i.e. DMR, HF, SHF, NMT etc.), external routing, and information systems (i.e. NIPR, SIPR, NTCSS etc.)As Deputy Director – C5I Readiness and Maintenance, works closely Southeast Regional Maintenance Center to provide operational Commander ships that are materially ready to sustain safe and reliable operation within the design limits of the combat systems (CS) and equipment throughout expected ship life. Inspect, assess, enforce standards, and provide oversight of Combat Systems (C5I) maintenance related functions for all LCS ships homeported in Mayport, FL. Participate in the development of efficient class maintenance and modernization plans and enforce uniform application of LCS Freedom Class Maintenance Plans (CMPs). Provide oversight and support for Network Security, provide ATFP services and establish ATP policy for LCS Freedom class, and Provide physical security management services to COMLCSRON TWO and support Divisions, crews and seaframes as needed. Coordinate with COMNAVSURFLANT and CTF 80 to ensure assigned ships receive required mission areas deployment readiness certifications. Provide EKMS services. Oversees the management of the Squadron Tier II EKMS account. Act as ISIC representative to Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) for all aspects of Divisions’ Navy Explosives Safety Program.