Modeling – Senior

Responsibilities

OBXtek is currently staffing for a Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) Liaison, Senior in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology, Maturation & Logistics (AQT). This position supports the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQT) on the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support II (STAQSS II) contract.

AQT is responsible for guiding early-stage technologies and transitioning them into operational capabilities for the Air Force and Space Force. The mission broadly includes:

• Aligning research priorities with operational needs,
• Transitioning promising R&D efforts into acquisition programs,
• Sustainment strategy developments, and
• Ensuring technology transition aligns with acquisition timelines.

*This position is currently on-site at work 5 days per week. Occasional exceptions may be considered 

The tasks for this position include:

- Liaison responsibilities will not include modeling or running simulations; the tasks below identify how your expertise will serve your anlyses and assessments

- Providing expertise on model-based systems engineering (MBSE), mission engineering, and analysis execution, implementation, and policy for Department of Air Force (DAF) capability development.

- Applying system of systems (SoS) thinking to modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) methodologies to ensure application of consistent mission objectives information.

- Analyzing weapon system architectures and integration and identify issues.

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

- Assessing weapon system design alternatives to provide the required capability through system of system assessments and mission engineering.

- Analyzing program trends, identifying issues/opportunities, and recommending solutions based on external and internal operational analysis by performing weapon system/technology/cost trade-off studies.

- Providing objective assessments of operational and technical issues of programs approaching milestone decisions.

- Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution

- Assessing policy requirements and developing policy and procedures governing Air Force architecture modeling, operational analysis, and analytic tool development.

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

- Identifying operational deficiencies and other key issues, conducting research to develop alternatives and providing recommendations and support for resolution.

- Preparing, drafting, and coordinating responses to taskings and requests for information on mission engineering, and analysis execution and implementation 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.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to move or traverse throughout a large, secure facility and between multiple work areas
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists and fingers
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer

Qualifications

Active Secret orTop Secret clearance, SCI eligibility

• A minimum of 10 years of systems engineering as well as modeling and analysis experience.
• Masters Degree in any discipline (Engineering preferred)
• 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
• For active Secret clearance, must be able to upgrade to Top Secret

Work Substitutions:

• 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.

How to Stand Out and get seen faster: 

Resumes showing the following experience Stand Out:

• Acquisition knowledge and experience
• Years of experience as required above
• Clearance and current status
• Where you were an Action Officer or similar leadership support role
• PEO - Program Executive Office experience (or similar)
• Pentagon or DoD HQ support
• PEM - Program Element Monitor(or other program support)
• Education

Security Clearance

Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Company Information

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement program and much more.

OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with best practices and industry standard quality practices such as CMMC Level 2, CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.*MON