Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) Liaison, Senior (AQT, Science, Technology, Maturation & Logistics) - Secret or TS/SCI

OBXtek Inc.

44d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level