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USAJOBS · 2 days ago

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLGY LIAISON OFFICER

Peterson AFB, Colorado, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $166K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is looking for a Science and Technology Liaison Officer to serve as a principle NORAD and USNORTHCOM J8 S&T formulator. The role involves exploring future concepts and identifying technologies to meet capability requirements related to cruise and ballistic missile defense.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establishes, directs and coordinates NORAD and USNORTHCOM Science and Technology initiatives and processes in support of cruise and ballistic missile defense capability development

Utilizes Government-wide technology development processes and assesses related program advocacy and execution

Serves as directorate representative to internal and external senior officer review boards

Actively tracks new capabilities and system improvements within the cruise and ballistic missile defense community to ensure the ability to defend the homeland is an integral part of the development process

Plans and manages resources. Forecasts, justifies, and executes resource allocations and provides necessary reporting and control measures, in accordance with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) system, to ensure efficient use of these resources to achieve organizational objectives

Qualification

Missile defense knowledgeAerospace warning expertiseAcquisition policies knowledgeProgram management oversightBudget execution processesAnalytical skillsTeam motivation skillsWritten communication skillsOral communication skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

The employee must obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive security clearance as a condition of employment

If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement

This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Position may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing

The incumbent of this position is subject to recall with little or no notice. Incumbent might be required to work an alternate work schedule, overtime, and/or weekends and holidays, if needed

Disclosure of Political Appointments

Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume

Leave accrual may be authorized upon request

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems

Knowledge of missile defense, aerospace warning, aerospace control missions, regulations, policies and processes guiding development, validation, and verification of military requirements and technology development of aerospace defense systems

Knowledge of acquisition policies, procedures and budget execution processes

Knowledge of congressional review procedures, program management oversight of acquisition systems and subsystems

Comprehensive expert knowledge of missile defense and aerospace warning and aerospace control missions and DoD and Canadian DND Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) programs and organizations

Comprehensive expert knowledge of DOD and Canadian DND technology development and acquisition policies, procedures, capability planning, and the DOD's PPBE system

Skill in written and oral communications sufficient to prepare and present findings, and recommendations, develop and present briefings to senior DOD and Interagency leaders

Ability to work in a bi-national multi-functional and multi-mission environment involving routine interaction with General Officer and senior executive management levels of the DOD, DND, other federal agencies such as the DHS, Transportation Security Agency, and Federal Aviation Administration, CIA, DIA, national laboratories and with corporate senior executive leaders of industry on issues directly impacting national defense of the US and Canada

Ability to independently analyze and assess complex systems and operational requirements issues in an environment of uncertainty and continuous change, involving the legislation, authorities, policy, and scope of programs

Ability to independently, and with latitude, plan, organize and prioritize time-critical projects and assess results of individuals, teams, or organizations dealing with unprecedented factual issues

Mastery knowledge of JCIDS process, which is continually evolving and in a sea state of change and uncertainty that produces fiscally responsible investment strategy roadmaps, and the DOD 5000 series regulations that guide acquisition programs

Ability to articulate a position and motivate a team of peers to complete complex tasks in support of the organizational mission