Prototyping, Experimentation, and Development Planner, Senior (AQT, Science, Technology, Maturation & Logistics) - TS/SCI

OBXtek is currently staffing for a Prototyping, Experimentation, and Development Planner, 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:

- Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution for prototyping, experimentation, and development planning activities in support of Prototyping, Experimentation, and Development Planning programs and program elements.
- Researching and providing technical analysis for the preparation of programmatic documentation and responses to Congressional, DOD, Air Force Secretariat, and/or Air Staff.
- Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommending solutions leveraging Technology, Mission, Resources, and Organizational (TMRO) capability assessments.
- Performing, reviewing, and coordinating technical studies on individual weapon systems, weapon system integration and capability areas.
- Conducting research to develop alternatives and providing recommendations and support for resolution, identifying operational deficiencies and other key issues.
- Performing weapon system/technology/cost trade-off studies. Identifying operational deficiencies and other key issues,
- Reviewing and assessing technical, operational, and management concepts, documents, and specifications.

- Assessing capability of weapon system design alternatives to provide required capabilities.
- Assessing policy requirements and developing policy and procedures governing Air Force acquisition engineering and technical services in support of prototyping, experimentation, and development planning.
- Preparing, drafting, and coordinating responses to tasking and request for information on prototyping, experimentation, and development planning 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.

Active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility

• A minimum of 10 years of acquisition systems engineering experience
• Masters Degree in Engineering
• 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

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.

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

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 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.

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