Combat Aircraft Advisor

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K ’s National Security Solutions team delivers high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to intelligence and national security communities. This senior‑level managerial role shapes national security by overseeing the Kuwait Air Force support contract, including acquisition, flight training and employment tactics for FA‑18 aircraft.

• Innovative Projects:
  At the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: A dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive workplace.
• Impactful Work:
  Your contributions will help design and optimize defense systems that protect national security and shape the future of space defense.

• Plan, direct, oversee, and administer the contract, ensuring full compliance with all requirements.
• Develop and execute plans to support Kuwait Air Force foreign military sales of FA‑18 aircraft, including acquisition, flight training and employment tactics.
• Coordinate frequent visits and work on‑site with Kuwaiti Air Force senior officials and U.S. Military sales offices.
• Develop training plans, employment strategies, and advise on maintaining a qualified pilot force.
• Provide leadership on concurrent taskings and contracts within the group, interfacing with customers, project and technical leads.
• Lead meetings, manage resources, set schedules, and adjust operations to meet changing program requirements.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies, facilitate continuous improvement, and integrate problem resolution into ongoing work.
• Provide verbal and written reporting to senior government personnel and review financial reports and invoices.

• Location:
  
  On‑site
• Travel:
  Minimal (0‑20%)
• Hours:
  
  Standard

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent (e.g., DAWIA Level III PM Certification).
• Knowledge of large, complex DoD programs that support foreign military aviation sales, aircraft development, training and sustainment.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with diverse teams of aviation professionals, foreign military sales programs, U.S. State Department analysts and business development professionals.
• Understanding of ITAR processes for military equipment sales and support.
• Combat aircraft certification.
• Master’s degree in Business Management, Aviation or a related field.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in complex systems engineering and/or testing efforts.
• Experience with DoD program management practices, reporting, quality guidelines and financial management.
• Experience managing multi‑million‑dollar DoD programs.
• Experience and qualification in the employment of combat aircraft(s).
• Active Secret clearance required.

• Ability to cultivate and sustain excellent long‑term customer relationships, including allied national military officers.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Experience as an F/A‑18 instructor pilot.
• Senior leadership experience (e.g., squadron commander) overseeing aviation systems, training, maintenance and employment.

40 hrs

Rate based on selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in consideration of internal parity.

Potential bonuses, commissions or other forms of compensation including sign‑on, relocation benefits, short‑term and long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at K . Let’s shape the future together.

Competitive lifestyle benefits: 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

K  is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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