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OBXtek · 8 hours ago

Prototyping, Experimentation, and Development Planner, Senior (AQT, Science, Technology, Maturation & Logistics) - TS/SCI

US-DC-Pentagon/WDC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

OBXtek is currently staffing for a Prototyping, Experimentation, and Development Planner, Senior in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology, Maturation & Logistics (AQT). This role supports the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition by guiding early-stage technologies and transitioning them into operational capabilities for the Air Force and Space Force.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMobile AppsSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution for prototyping, experimentation, and development planning activities in support of Prototyping, Experimentation, and Development Planning programs and program elements

Researching and providing technical analysis for the preparation of programmatic documentation and responses to Congressional, DOD, Air Force Secretariat, and/or Air Staff

Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommending solutions leveraging Technology, Mission, Resources, and Organizational (TMRO) capability assessments

Performing, reviewing, and coordinating technical studies on individual weapon systems, weapon system integration and capability areas

Conducting research to develop alternatives and providing recommendations and support for resolution, identifying operational deficiencies and other key issues

Performing weapon system/technology/cost trade-off studies. Identifying operational deficiencies and other key issues

Reviewing and assessing technical, operational, and management concepts, documents, and specifications

Assessing capability of weapon system design alternatives to provide required capabilities

Assessing policy requirements and developing policy and procedures governing Air Force acquisition engineering and technical services in support of prototyping, experimentation, and development planning

Preparing, drafting, and coordinating responses to tasking and request for information on prototyping, experimentation, and development planning initiatives; ensure responses are properly formatted and routed

Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR

Qualification

Acquisition systems engineeringTechnical analysisPrototypingExperimentationMicrosoft Office SuitePublic speaking

Required

Active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility

A minimum of 10 years of acquisition systems engineering experience

Masters Degree in Engineering

Must be proficient in computer-based communication/office IT tools especially including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel), SharePoint, TEAMS; Adobe (both reader and Pro)

Demonstrated ability to learn new software and IT tools as needed in a timely manner

Must be proficient in public speaking; capable of delivering briefs, speaking in meetings in person / online, and giving presentations

12 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a MA/MS degree

BA/BS degree plus 8 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a MA/MS degree