Planner, Journeyman - TS/SCI

OBXtek is filling a Planner (Journeyman) position on our Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support II (STAQSS II) contract for the Headquarters Air Force.(HAF) to support the SAF/AQT (Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Technology, Engineering, & Product Support) Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) at Joint Base Andrews, MD, and Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon.

SAF/AQT provides oversight and guidance across the acquisition lifecycle from invention to disposal, advancing military unique science and technology, capability development, and product support. It ensures warfighter capabilities are delivered via sound engineering, system security, independent reviews, and advocacy for the organic industrial base. The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), a Federal Advisory Committee (FACA of 1977), provides the Department of the Air Force (DAF) with independent advice on matters of Science and Technology (S&T) relating to the DAF mission, reporting directly to the Secretary of the Air Force. The SAB is tasked each year by the Secretary of the Air Force to conduct studies on topics deemed critical to the DAF mission and recommend applications of technologies that can improve DAF capabilities.

**This position is a blend of onsite 5 days per week (Joint Base Andrews and Pentagon) with some weeks hybrid.**

Tasks for this position include:

• Coordinating, tracking, and reporting travel arrangements for meeting and/or conference attendees.
• Develop trip books and agendas for meetings as needed.
• Compile read-ahead materials.
• Identify and schedule briefers.
• Assisting with the processing of travel vouchers in DTS.
• Coordinate meeting and/or conference logistics to include travel itineraries, transportation, and food.
• Inform guest speakers of potential discussion topics.
• Engaging attendees and external stakeholders on travel-related items.
• Tracking and reporting of attendee’s travel order status, travel voucher status, meeting, and attendee status, etc.
• Develop meeting and/or conference registration information.
• Develop metrics, track performance, periodically report performance metrics, and make improvement recommendations.
• Participate in specials projects and perform other necessary duties in support of SAF/AQ.
• Handles confidential and classified (Secret/TS-SCI) information, correspondence, and communications.
• Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.

Active TS Clearance with SCI eligibility

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
• At least 3 years of of DoD conference planning experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) and Privacy Act regulations.
• Ability to travel (CONUS) 1 to 2 times per quarter 
• Proficient in computer-based communication/office IT tools including but not limited to, the following: Microsoft (MS) Office Suite – Word, Power Point, SharePoint, Excel, TEAMS; Adobe (both reader and Pro).
• Ability to learn software packages used by the DAF.
• Public speaking – capable of delivering briefs, speaking in meetings in person and online, and giving presentations.

Work Experience Substitutions:

• 6 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a BA/BS degree.
• Associate degree plus 4 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for an BA/BS 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 fast-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 plans and much more.

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with 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.