Support long-term Air Force sustainment and acquisition programs which are anticipated to remain operational until 2075
Actively contribute to performance of the day-to-day team responsibilities
Provide the opportunity to develop and hone communication, customer relationship, and leadership skills while working with a team of other safety professionals
Augment resources by providing weapon system expertise support to the government customer in maintaining the nuclear surety, nuclear certification, and mission assurance programs for the relevant weapon system in accordance with requirements detailed in Department of Defense (DoD), United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and Air Force (AF) directives, manuals and instructions
Perform as a member of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) providing nuclear surety support for AF Strategic Systems, including monitoring for compliance with applicable DoD, USSTRATCOM and AF directives, manuals and instructions
Evaluate plans and criteria for technical activities and recommend alternatives as required to comply with customer and company obligations
Lead projects or segments of major projects responsible for achievement of schedule, cost, and technical performance objectives
Review and provide assessment and assistance to programs on Nuclear Certification Impact Statements (NCISs), Certification Requirement Plans (CRPs), Nuclear Safety Analysis Reports (NSARs), Nuclear Surety Evaluation Reports (NSERs), Nuclear Surety Briefings, Point Papers, White Papers, Safety & Nuclear Surety Technical Memoranda, changes to the Master Nuclear Certification List (MNCL), Nuclear Certification Plans (NCPs), Engineering Evaluation Reports (EERs), Software Certification Plans (SCPs), and review Engineering Technical Analysis Requests
Assist with minimizing and managing risks to Nuclear Design Certification of Sentinel
Attend conferences and meetings to represent assigned activity
Develop working group meeting agendas, prepare and consolidate briefing materials, meeting minutes, and answers to action items assigned by other agencies or organizations
Conduct research in areas which require a moderate level of expertise and knowledge in areas of specialization and some related fields
Maintain knowledge in area of specialization and awareness of developments in the remaining related fields, including extensive contributions to proposal efforts when requested by management
Other duties as assigned
RequirementsQualifications
Education/Training (both required and desired):
Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or other relevant field required
Department of Defense Acquisition certifications desired
12 years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement
Experience:
5+ years of Acquisition Management experience with Government or Industry, at least 3 years of which must be in a Defense acquisition program as either a program or project manager
4+ years of relevant experience if candidate holds a relevant Master’s Degree
2+ years of relevant experience if candidate holds a relevant PhD
Prior experience working with program managers including technical and business-based briefings
Solid background in DoD, Air Force, and MIL-STD Nuclear Surety Instructions, Manuals, and requirements
Knowledgeable in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) basics
Experience developing external customer relationships and ability to communicate Nuclear Surety concepts and requirements with senior leaders
Effective organizational, time management, and communications skills (written and verbal)
Able to work independently, demonstrate strong initiative, and organize daily tasks with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills (oral and written) commensurate with expected mid- to senior-level civilian and military participants from various U.S. Government agencies
Preferred Experience:
Knowledge of / experience with Cybersecurity, Program Protection, System Safety, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience with DoD, AF Nuclear Surety policy & processes or equivalent NNSA nuclear safety policy & processes, including:
Understanding of the DoD Systems Engineering lifecycle
Knowledge related to application of nuclear safety and nuclear security techniques
Experience with Air Force nuclear weapon systems, ICBM experience preferred
Knowledge and understanding of AFI 63-125, Nuclear Certification Program
Knowledge and understanding of 91 Series AFIs and AFMANs
Principal skill set includes ability to perform all stated/implied duties within this tier and those reasonably derived from preceding tier
Security:
Must be a US citizen
Active Secret level security clearance required
Active Top Secret level security clearance preferred