Airlift Cargo Operations - Loadmaster SME

Airlift Cargo Operations - Loadmaster SME

K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

K  is seeking a highly skilled and experienced prior military airlift loadmaster to provide expert operational and logistics analysis product delivery support to Air Mobility Command (AMC) and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) for airlift modernization initiatives associated with the NGAL weapon system. The incumbent will develop and deliver NGAL mission need analysis products, capability models, and requirements artifacts supporting NGAL capability alternatives definition, evaluation, and selection to inform Government‑led requirements and acquisition development, ensuring compliance with DoW user payload and mission requirements.

The position serves as an Airlift Operations SME, responsible for providing specialized input regarding cargo systems, weight/balance modeling, and logistics operations into the operational analysis of potential NGAL capability solutions, requirements and options.

The incumbent will develop and deliver products related to requirements identification, requirements selection and refinement, acquisition strategy development, schedule and risk management, and integration coordination across operational stakeholders. The role enables the selection, development and delivery of advanced aircraft capabilities while ensuring compliance with applicable DoW, Air Force, AMC and AFLCMC acquisition and product delivery frameworks.

• Serve as the primary tactical airlift operations and cargo handling expert.
• Perform NGAL operational analysis ensuring NGAL compliance with Department of Defense, Air Force, AMC and AFLCMC policies and regulations.
• Leverage prior military loadmaster experience in the military airlift domain to shape NGAL system requirements.
• Provide expert payload, loadmaster and logistics experience to inform the Government‑led Next Generation Airlift (NGAL) capability development team.
• Coordinate with cross‑organizational teams, including Air Staff, MAJCOM headquarters, Systems Program Office and operational stakeholders to ensure program objectives are met.
• Leverage extensive background in military airlift cargo and logistics to deliver draft Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP) and System Attributes and Requirements Document (SARD) documentation.
• Monitor analysis progress and performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Prepare and present detailed analysis results, analysis summaries and status reports to senior AMC leadership and stakeholders.

• Location:
  
  On‑Site, Scott AFB, IL
• Travel Requirements:
  Moderate 20‑50%
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; alternatively, at least 18 years of progressive related experience in military airlift.
• Prior military airlift loadmaster experience required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in military cargo and airlift loadmaster mission execution within the DoW.
• In‑depth knowledge of DoW policies, procedures, and regulations related to military cargo and loadmaster operations.
• MAJCOM experience in A3, A4, A5/A8 or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Master’s degree.
• Three or more years of experience in Headquarters Air Mobility Command (AMC).
• Three or more years of experience in SAF/AQ, HAF/A3, HAF/A5 and/or HAF/A8.
• Experience working with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process and documentation.
• Knowledge of DoW 5000.02 and AFLCMC Policies, Processes, and Procedures.

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.