Senior Weapon System Acquisition SME Jobs

Senior Weapon System Acquisition SME

SABG is seeking a Senior Weapon System Acquisition staff member to support the office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ) in Arlington, VA.

Clearance required:

TS/SCI

Location:

Arlington, VA Essential duties and responsibilities include evaluating space vehicle design, ground control segments, launch capabilities, and integration with joint war fighting functions. Prepare and deliver executive level briefings, reports, and summary papers; explain complex concepts in relatively simple language; summarize key decisions; and provide recommendations supported by analysis. Assist in answering Congressional Reporting Requirements and assist with responding to Congressional Staffer action items regarding oversight of space S&T efforts.

Provide coordinating support to other SAF/SQ Directorates and Divisions, particularly assistance in supporting Original Classification Authority actions on new technology. Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum qualifications required include active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, Bachelor's Degree and 15 - 20 years of relevant work experience in DoD and/or DAF policy, strategy, military operations, national security activities, space operations and/or space acquisition/integration. Ability to work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the organization. Ability to adapt to rapidly adjust to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of performance and support.

Computer skills include skilled in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment, must have proficiency in a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, (MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Competencies to perform the job successfully include problem solving, written communication, diversity, ethics, planning/organizing, and professionalism.

Language skills include ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and/or procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical skills include ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning ability includes ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

Physical demands include sitting, talking, hearing, writing, typing on a computer, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work environment includes job duties performed in a manufacturing/office environment utilizing standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, and telephone. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.