OBXtek is currently staffing for an Engineer, Senior to work within the USAF Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology and Engineering (AQR). This position supports engineering matters for AQR with responsibilities for planning, programming, and budgeting efforts for the Air Force Science and Technology (S&T) portfolio, as well as the Air Force experimentation, prototyping, development planning, and technology integration programs. AQR serves as the Air Force S&T Executive, Air Force Acquisition Chief Engineer and Technical Authority, the Air Force Corrosion Control and Prevention Executive, Air Force Standardization Executive, and functional manager for the scientist and engineer (S&E) career field and establishes engineering policy and guidance for Air Force systems, subsystems, and end-items. **This position is currently telework eligible with in person meetings happening approximately 3-4 days per week. This position may be 100% onsite in the future. 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.- Providing impartial assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions and of prime Contractor technical and operational issues.- Researching and providing technical analysis for the preparation of programmatic documentation and responses to Congressional, DoD, Air Force Secretariat, and/or Air Staff.- Providing engineering assessments of Technical Transition activities to include mission engineering, early systems engineering, experimentation, and prototyping activities.- Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommending solutions.- Performing technical studies on individual weapon systems, weapon system integration and capability areas.- Analyzing weapon systems architecture and integration and identify issues.- Identifying operational deficiencies and other key issues, conducting research to develop alternatives, and providing recommendations and support for resolution.- Performing weapon system/technology/cost trade-off studies.- Reviewing and assessing technical, operational, and management concepts, documents, and specifications.- Assessing the capability of weapon system design alternatives to provide the required capability.- Providing expertise on Model Based Systems Engineering implementation and policy.- Assessing policy requirements and procedures governing Air Force acquisition engineering and technical services.- Assessing operating system end of life support analysis and recommending strategies to address impact on weapons.- Making ties between technology gaps and S&T efforts.- Providing advice for use of S&T efforts to future force.- Communicating technical ideas for non-technical people to be able to understand.- Proficiency in computer-based communication/office IT tools and ability to learn software packages used by the DAF.- 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.
OBXtek is currently staffing for an Acquisition Program Analyst, Journeyman to work within the USAF SAF/AQE, Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (Executive Action Group). SAF/AQE provides executive support and independent recommendations on key acquisition issues that cut across all SAF/AQ organizations (including the General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force, Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics Division (SAF/GCQ)) for direct use by the assistant secretary and military deputy. Advises on policy for the assistant secretary on all matters related to direction and management for the Air Force research and development, test, production, and modernization programs. Reviews SAF/AQ correspondence for content. Serves as the SAF/AQ-focal point for Director, Budget, and Appropriations Liaison (SAF/FMBL), Legislative Liaison SAF/LL, and the Air Force posture team. Serves as the SAF/AQ focal point for all four-star-level meetings. Serves as the SAF/AQ focal point for all media inquiries, serving as the primary interface with the Air Force Director of Public Affairs (SAF/PA). Prepares positions and presentations for the assistant secretary and the military deputy in dealing with Congress, senior DoD executives, senior Air Force leadership, and corporate chief executive officers. Provides security, Common Access Cards/badges, computer/network, records management, and postal support to SAF/AQ. *This position is currently telework eligible, with onsite work 3 days per week. The tasks for this position include:a. Setting-up and maintaining file plan.b. Engaging AQ members and external stakeholders on tasker-related items.c. Creating, editing, and maintaining MS Access and SharePoint databases.d. Performing reconciliations between databases.e. Maintaining records and executing Government administrative policies.f. Receiving and distributing mail, managing correspondence, and action item tasking and tracking including monitoring deadlines in TMT, and reviewing correspondence for correctness.g. Independently reviewing outgoing correspondence and ensuring handling requirements for classified (Secret/TS-SCI) materials are accurately followed.h. Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.
OBXtek is currently staffing for an Acquisition Program Analyst, Senior in the Space Program Directorate (AQS). This position supports the Secretary of the Air Force Headquarters on the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support (STAQSS II) contract. SAF/SQ is responsible for acquisition policy, direction and management of a $28 billion annual budget of Space Force research and development, test, production and modernization programs. Guides 7,000 worldwide acquisition personnel in the management of over 60 major acquisition programs in mission areas including Satellite Communications; Space Launch; Position, Navigation, and Timing; Missile Warning; Remote Sensing; Space Domain Awareness; Offensive and Defensive Space Control; and Space Command and Control. Formulates the $145 billion Space Force investment strategy for acquiring systems, supplies and services to provide combat capability to joint warfighting commanders. Further, SAF/SQ is responsible for planning and coordinating the acquisition processes and coordinating architecture integration of independently acquired systems within the DAF and across the Armed Forces. Additionally, SAF/SQ has overall responsibility for space architectures and integration of space capabilities, in collaboration with the Chief of Space Operations (CSO), as well as space policy issues for the DAF; advises the Space SAE on the acquisition of space systems and programs; oversees and directs the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO), Space Systems Command (SSC), and Space Development Agency (SDA) (including any future evolutions of such organizations) with respect to space architectures and capability integration; chairs the Space Acquisition Council (SFAC) (upon confirmation and appointment); and is a member of the Air Force Council, Space Force Council, Capability Development Council, Special Programs Oversight Committee (SPOC), and other policy/governance bodies related to its core missions. SAF/SQ CLINs shall be separated in options years from the other Core personnel as there exists a possibility of descope due to Space Force maturation and implementation of Space Force contracting shops/vehicles. This position supports the Programming & Budget and Acquisition Oversight branches within the SQXE division. *This position is currently telework eligible with on-site work approximately 3-4 days per week.**This position can potentially be 100% onsite, based on the mission's needs. The tasks for this position include:- Supporting HAF budget preparation and defense, SAE oversight and decision-making activities, PEO program execution and oversight efforts of space systems.- Maintaining and analyzing planning, scheduling, and management data.- Reviewing, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, space acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution.- Providing impartial assessments of approaching milestone decisions and of prime Contractor technical and operational issues on programs within the oversight of SAF/SQ.- Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, developing courses of action, and recommending solutions.- Making recommendations on the allocation of funding, establishment of program goals, objectives, and schedules, and the formulation of program direction.- Tracking for compliance with stated program direction and identify issues.- Identifying and researching programmatic issues and tradeoffs in terms of required capabilities, costs, and schedules.- Reviewing and providing recommendations on existing and proposed DAF space acquisition and capability area policies and implementation.- Reviewing and evaluating the impact of national, DoD, JCS, and civil government policies and activities that affect DAF acquisition programs and capability areas.- Maintaining historical Air Force space program documentation and developing summary documents/briefings and training material.- Providing short notice, quick-reaction analyses of critical programmatic issues in the context of Congressional, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OSD Staff, Joint Staff, HQ USSF, FIELDCOM, coalition, and international activities.- Preparing PPBE documentation to ensure it accurately articulate the current program requirements using IDECS database.- Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting Program Obligations and Expenditures using CRIS and Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) database.- Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting program spend plans and status using Executive CCARS database.- Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting Available and Planned Program budgets and funding to support build of the POM, BES, and PB, using PBES database.- Supporting the DAF (Headquarters AF and SF) Corporate review process, e.g., Space Force Groups, Boards, and Councils, Investment Budget Review Committees, Investment Reviews, etc.- Supporting SQXP division in the performance of various Secretariat functions for ASPs, Milestone reviews, interim program reviews (IPRs), and CSBs.- Reviewing and documenting MDR and FOIA requests.- Reviewing capability area analysis and comparing current and programmed capabilities/scenarios to determine and clarify DAF space system acquisition requirements.- Monitoring on-going studies, analyses, and developmental work relevant to space systems.- Supporting program-specific acquisition-related efforts like CONOPS, CDD, CPD, IER, and requirements working groups.- Handling classified (Confidential/Secret/TS-SCI) information, correspondence, and communications.- Performing any other tasks closely associated with the duties listed above and as coordinated with the COR.
The OBXtek STAQSS II contract supports the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ) organization, other PEOs as directed, and other Headquarters Air Force organizations where it is in the interest of the SAF/AQ to have an acquisition support presence within that organization. The objective is to provide specialized expertise to complement the organization’s inherent resources for effective and efficient mission accomplishment and continuity, introduction of innovation, and enhancement of technical competence. The contractor shall support the entire spectrum of acquisition and sustainment efforts as necessary to support the respective Government organizations. **This position is currently telework eligible, with on-site work 4-5 days per week. This position may require more days on-site or 100% onsite. The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ) has overall responsibility for acquiring weapons systems for the Department of the Air Force and serves as the Senior Procurement Executive, the Service Acquisition Executive (SAE) and acquisition representative on the Air Force Council. SAF/AQ oversees the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) and procurement of major Air Force platforms and systems across the full breadth of air and space capabilities. SAF/AQ reports to the Secretary of the Air Force, serves as an agent of the Secretary within assigned policy and program domains, and provides guidance, direction, and oversight for all matters pertaining to the formulation, review, and execution of plans, policies, programs, and budgets within the AQ area of responsibility. SAF/AQ also works in cooperation with the other agencies and organizations within the Secretary of the Air Force and Headquarters Air Force. Program Executive Officers (PEOs) at multiple acquisition centers, to include the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO), reports directly to the SAE and the Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE) for Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition functions. SAF/AQ works to address immediate and near-term Combat Air Force and Combatant Commander’s requirements by managing acquisition projects conducted on accelerated timelines require unique industrial interactions, and coordination and cooperation of other government agencies and organizations. The Administrative Specialist, Journeyman will provide administrative support to senior military leaders. The tasks for this position include: a. Responsible for schedule management, office management, communication liaison, information preparation, company records management, data analysis, and representing the executive to others.b. Uses discretion and judgement and knowledge of organization to facilitate the executive's activities.c. Conserves executive's time by reading, researching, prioritizing, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collects and analyzes information; and initiates communications.d. Manages executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.e. Completes and manages projects, distributes work to other AQE contracted personnel, follows up on results. Works closely with Executive Officer(s) and other assigned support staff.f. Plans and orchestrates complex and detailed meetings and events at the Pentagon and NCR locations.g. Handles confidential information, correspondence, and communicationsh. Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.
OBXtek is staffing positions which are contingent upon award for Instructor Combat Systems Officers/ CFI for the MC-130J for the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) 492 Special Operation Wing (SOW) and operational units. AFSOC requires on-site contract instructor support for the 492 SOW training operations. Instructors will provide instruction, in accordance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD), United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), and Air Force Instructions (AFI) to meet United States Air Force (USAF) proficiency and qualification standards on Air Force administered written examinations and flight evaluations for preparatory courses, initial qualification (basic, instrument, mission), transition (conversion, requalification), upgrade qualification (instructor, aircraft commander, special mission, evaluator, dual qualification of sensor operators), and key staff, continuation, refresher course, etc. training as required to meet the on-time graduation and annual student throughout requirements of this contract. Other requirements include: - Ensure syllabi tasks are 100% complete within the time specified for the lesson. - Ensure completion of Aircrew Graduate Evaluation Program (AGEP) in accordance with applicable Air Force Instructions and training syllabi. - Use air traffic control services and radio calls during instruction that are in accordance with the most current edition of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control, or applicable International Civil Aviation Organization manuals and circulars for overseas continental United States (OCONUS) locations.- Support instruction of the Crew Resource Management Course (CRM) and CRM Facilitators Course with qualified CRM instructors.- Support instruction of the Night Vision Devices with qualified aircrew instructors. - Support instruction of aircraft radios, datalinks and other cryptographic radio devices as assigned, with qualified aircrew instructors in assigned training devices. - Support the Critique Program with suggested changes/mitigation(s) as required.
OBXtek is staffing for Contract Instructor Weapon Systems Officers with the AC-130J MDS for the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) 492 Special Operation Wing (SOW) and operational units. AFSOC requires on-site contract instructor support for the 492 SOW training operations. This position is located at Hurlburt Field, FL. Responsibilities:Provide instruction to meet USAF proficiency and qualification standards on Air Force-administered written examinations and flight evaluations for preparatory courses, initial qualification (basic, instrument, mission), transition (conversion, requalification), upgrade qualification (instructor, aircraft commander, special mission, evaluator, dual qualification of sensor operators), and key staff, continuation, refresher course, etc. training as required to meet the On-Time Graduation and annual student throughput requirements of this contract.Ensure syllabus tasks are 100% complete within the time specified for the lesson.Provide Scenario Development (simulator and flight) as required to meet the requirements of this contract.Ensure completion of Aircrew Graduate Evaluation Program (AGEP) in accordance with (IAW) AFIs and training syllabi.Support instruction of the Crew Resource Management Course (CRM).
OBXtek is staffing for Contract Instructor Aerial Gunners/CI with the AC-130J for the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) 492 Special Operation Wing (SOW) and operational units. AFSOC requires on-site contract instructor support for the 492 SOW training operations. This position is at Hurlburt Field, Florida.
OBXtek is staffing positions for Contract Instructor Pilots/CI on the MC-130J for the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) 492 Special Operation Wing (SOW) and operational units. Instructors will provide instruction, in accordance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD), United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), and Air Force Instructions (AFI) to meet United States Air Force (USAF) proficiency and qualification standards on Air Force administered written examinations and flight evaluations for preparatory courses, initial qualification (basic, instrument, mission), transition (conversion, requalification), upgrade qualification (instructor, aircraft commander, special mission, evaluator, dual qualification of sensor operators), and key staff, continuation, refresher course, etc. training as required to meet the on-time graduation and annual student throughout requirements of this contract. Other requirements include:- Ensure syllabi tasks are 100% complete within the time specified for the lesson. - Ensure completion of Aircrew Graduate Evaluation Program (AGEP) in accordance with applicable Air Force Instructions and training syllabi. - Use air traffic control services and radio calls during instruction that are in accordance with the most current edition of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control, or applicable International Civil Aviation Organization manuals and circulars for overseas continental United States (OCONUS) locations.- Support instruction of the AFSOC Instrument Refresher Course (IRC) with qualified IRC instructors.- Support instruction of the Crew Resource Management Course (CRM) and CRM Facilitators Course with qualified CRM instructors.- Support instruction of the Night Vision Devices with qualified aircrew instructors. - Support instruction of aircraft radios, datalinks and other cryptographic radio devices as assigned, with qualified aircrew instructors in assigned training devices. - Support the Critique Program with suggested changes/mitigation(s) as required.
OBXtek is staffing for Contract Instructor Loadmasters/CI for the MC-130J MDS for the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) 492 Special Operation Wing (SOW) and operational units. AFSOC requires on-site contract instructor support for the 492 SOW training operations. Instructors will provide instruction, in accordance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD), United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), and Air Force Instructions (AFI) to meet United States Air Force (USAF) proficiency and qualification standards on Air Force administered written examinations and flight evaluations for preparatory courses, initial qualification (basic, instrument, mission), transition (conversion, requalification), upgrade qualification (instructor, aircraft commander, special mission, evaluator, dual qualification of sensor operators), and key staff, continuation, refresher course, etc. training as required to meet the on-time graduation and annual student throughout requirements of this contract. Ensure syllabi tasks are 100% complete within the time specified for the lesson. Other responsibilities include:- Ensure Syllabus tasks are 100% complete within the time specified in the Syllabus of Instruction for the lesson.- Ensure completion of Aircrew Graduate Evaluation Program (AGEP) in accordance with applicable Air Force Instructions and training syllabi. - Use air traffic control services and radio calls during instruction that are in accordance with the most current edition of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control, or applicable International Civil Aviation Organization manuals and circulars for overseas continental United States (OCONUS) locations.- Support instruction of the AFSOC Instrument Refresher Course (IRC) with qualified IRC instructors. Numbers of instructors required may vary annually. The government will authorize and fund TDY for candidates to the Advanced Instrument School. - Support instruction of the Crew Resource Management Course (CRM) and CRM Facilitators Course with qualified CRM instructors. Numbers of instructors required will vary from year to year. - Support instruction of the Night Vision Devices with qualified aircrew instructors. Number of instructors required will vary from year to year.- Support the Critique Program with suggested changes/mitigation(s) as required.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ENGINEER (ISSE) OBXtek is seeking a qualified Information Systems Security Engineer to work with the Regional Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), with Information SystemsSecurity Officers (ISSOs), and other J6 CIO staff in the creation, completion, and maintenance ofvarious security related documents such as the Assess and Authorization packages. The ISSE will:- Perform vulnerability scans on all systems and network devices to ensure all Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts and Bulletins (IAVA/B) and Computer Task Orders (CTOs), Task Orders (TASKORDS) and other security related tasking is applied as required by current Government directives.- Perform all account and data functions ensuring proper clearances for users; maintain information ownership responsibilities for each information system to include accountability, access approvals, and special handling requirements; maintain user agreements; SIPRNet network account information; and user validation forms.- Monitor and maintain user training certificates (Cyber Awareness and Cybersecurity Workforce training requirements).- Ensure physical space requirements for Restricted Access Areas (RAA), Controlled Access Areas (CAA), and Open Storage Secret spaces meet the mandated classification requirements.- Complete annual Physcial Security STIGs for all spaces with ONE-NET computers under JRM’s purview.- Develop and implement Configuration Management (CM) control policies and practices for authorizing the use of software and hardware. Monitor changes to system software, hardware, etc., to ensure security is not adversely impacted. Update appropriate documentation and upload into eMASS.- Oversee, monitor, coordinate, and conduct System Security evaluations, audits, and reviews; coordinate and direct Command Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) and Computer Task Order (CTO) Programs.- Inspect and certify physical space requirements for Restricted Access Areas (RAA) and Controlled Access Areas (CAA) ensuring the mandated classification requirements are met. Provide protection requirements against intruders, vandals, accidents, and environmental dangers (i.e., fire, water, etc.). Develop and maintain Comman IT security policies; provide Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Common Access Card (CAC) support; monitor existing and new Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DON), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and other agency IT and Security policies to stay current.- Provide Information Security (INFOSEC) training management; Physical Security support; Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM) management; Assured Compliance Assessment Solution scanning and support; Host Base Systems Security (HBSS) management and support; creation, modification, and maintenance of Assessment and Authorization packages via eMass.- Provide Security Compliance and Risk Mitigation Support to the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)/Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). Conduct Risk Management Framework (RMF) steps 1-4 assessment and implementation based on the collection, analysis, and reporting of data in accordance with the appropriate security technology and Government policy methods.- Analyze assessments and implement an overall risk-based decision to effectively certify security controls and countermeasures, and the overall security posture of systems and programs, networks and infrastructures throughout IT engineering lifecycles.
OBXtek is currently staffing for a Logistics Communications Center (LCC) Analyst. The ARNG G4 LCC provides strategic communication guidance for the 54 States, Territories, and the District of Columbia. Major Duties and Responsibilities:- Ensure the continued, uninterrupted operation of the Logistics Coordination Center (LCC).- Provides processing of SIPR access, SIPR tokens, and obtain courier cards for ARNG personnel. - Monitor and validate the legitimacy of the ARNG CBRN Enterprise data for potential crisis or threats to national security – especially as it relates to the ARNG.- Employ a broad knowledge of Army logistics fundamentals and principles as they apply to the ARNG-LGZ Homeland Defense Support to Civil Authorities Mission. - Support the G4 Crisis Action Team (CAT) and Continuity of Operations Team (COOP). - Conduct ongoing review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommend procedures, materiel fielding plans, and other functions to support joint and interagency operations across the 54 States, Territories, and the District of Columbia. - Perform logistics research and analysis on Army logistics topics for the ARNG G4 leadership. - Prepare recommended briefings, information papers, Executive Summaries, or Situation Reports as directed. - Conduct data collection, research, and analysis, and develop recommended products for ARNG G48 leadership.- Coordinate service requests from the NCR Help Desk for classified computers, telephones, cell phones, laptops, blackberry systems, printers, and copier machines. - Receive visits, electronic mail, and telephone calls from military, civilian, Contractors and Government personnel in/outside of the immediate organization; determines nature of inquiry and utilizes knowledge to provide a timely and accurate response or refers call/caller to appropriate Point of Contact (POC). - Coordinate with the ARNG Directorate of Intelligence (G2) and Directorate of Information Management (G6) to establish and maintain essential accounts needed for the daily operations within the LCC. - Maintain awareness of all State of the State/Territory/DC visits, and prepares State of the State/Territory/DC updates on logistics issues for the division chiefs and the ARNG G4. - Prepare and provide daily SITREPs to keep the ARNG G4 community informed with national, local, and logistics related information that impact the ARNG.- Experience with various Department of the Army/Department of Defense NIPR/SIPR programs and sites (ECOP, JPAS, JIEE)- Monitor HQDA logistics meetings (e.g. AR2B, G4 ALL IN, Logistics Warfighter Symposium, G4 Global, etc.) that impact the ARNG G4 mission. - Verify or schedule all meetings on the G4 office calendar and coordinates the collection of read ahead materials within the ARNG G4 Directorate to provide to the directorate or division leadership. - Provide subject matter expertise on the OPTEMPO information systems to the ARNG-LGZ staff as a member of the COOP Team. - Participate in exercises at the COOP site and ensure that communications are available at those sites.
OBXtek is staffing for a Logistics Item Manager II position is located at Arlington Hall Station (National Guard Bureau) in Arlington, VA. The incumbent works as a Logistics expert in the Army National Guard Logistics Division. Provides input to requirements for long range Logistical planning, as it pertains to the Army and National Guard equipment policies. Major Duties and Responsibilities: - Acts as the primary point of contact for equipment requirements, as it relates to distribution/redistribution, procurement proposals and overhauling of assigned items. Coordinates and acts as a technical advisor of Major Commands (MACOM), National Inventory Control Points (NICP), and States/Territories United States Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO), Director of Logistics (DOL), Supply Management Officers, Property Management Branch Officers (PMB) and Property Management Officers (PBO).- Interprets and provides procedural and policy guidance with familiarity with the functions of the available Army management tools. - Works independently, but under the supervision of a Logistics Division Branch Chief to analyze, evaluate and recommend actions and make policy decisions in the best interest of the Army National Guard (ARNG). - Provides assistance and directs systems users, of all ARNG States/Territories, on the resolution of functional and systems operational problems. - Reviews and interprets DA directives, Army Regulations, and other policy documents to determine impact on asset visibility logistics automation. Represents the Army National Guard in discussions focusing on asset visibility or procedural matters with Department of the Army. - Works directly with DA G4, DA G8, State J4 DOL's and LOGSA in the functional issues concerning asset visibility. Attends meetings/seminars that involve identification and discussion of professional development of solutions to training problems that may be experienced. - Works and interfaces with the senior leadership in the ARNG and the DA logistics community in asset visibility issues and initiatives that greatly enhance ARNG readiness and unit deployments- Determines support requirements including facilities, personnel, safety, and maintenance. - Directs and coordinates program activities designed to ensure effective and economic support. - Analyzes and evaluates design concepts to determine if concepts satisfy support requirements; studies the relative supportability of alternative concepts. - Determines logistic support sequences and time phasing. Anticipates logistics problems related to operational area and environmental and human factors; determines contingency requirements and solutions. - May design and conduct research or technical studies to support logistic functions.
OBXtek is recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Solutions Architect/Strategist to lead the development of IT solutions tailored to the needs of the Veteran's Administration (VA). The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing and implementing innovative solutions aligned with the VA's Information Technology strategy. This role requires expertise in program management, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and software engineering, with a focus on delivering value-added solutions that address specific VA requirements and challenges. Veterans are encouraged to apply. - Lead the design and implementation of IT solutions for the Veteran's Administration, focusing on program management, enterprise architecture, and cybersecurity. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand VA requirements and develop tailored solutions that address specific needs and challenges. - Conduct thorough analysis of existing VA systems and infrastructure to identify areas for improvement and optimization. - Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior management on solution architecture and implementation strategies. - Act as a subject matter expert on VA Information Technology strategy, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices, including the VA's Digital Transformation roadmap. - Mentor and coach junior architects and team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
OBXtek is seeking a Project Manager (PM) III to Mobility Air Force Command and Control Systems at Scott AFB using Agile Methodology, migrating to development in a Cloud environment. The Project Manager tasks are:- Attend sprint planning, sprint reviews, and service requirements.- Monitor, coordinate and maintain the Project Schedule using MicroSoft Project. - Update and monitor the spend plan, provide annual updates to the budget, and initiate any hardware and software purchases. - Required to work with Functional Users to better understand their needs and create Change Requests. - Responsible for maintaining a SharePoint site. All deliverables and documentation will be stored on this site and updated by the PM. - Required to attend all Change Control Board (CCB), Sustainment Review Board (SRB), and other meetings to verify that the information being presented in the meeting is in the best interest of the PMO and document applicable information. - Also, due to the unique shared resource nature of this contract, may be asked to assist in supporting other Programs within the Program Lifecycle Management Services (PLMS) purview.*Position is on-site once a week at Scott AFB, IL (subject to change) and remote the rest of the week*
OBXtek is seeking a Project Manager (PM) II to Mobility Air Force Command and Control Systems at Scott AFB using Agile Methodology, migrating to development in a Cloud environment. The Project Manager tasks are:- Attend sprint planning, sprint reviews, and service requirements.- Monitor, coordinate and maintain the Project Schedule using MicroSoft Project. - Update and monitor the spend plan, provide annual updates to the budget, and initiate any hardware and software purchases. - Required to work with Functional Users to better understand their needs and create Change Requests. - Responsible for maintaining a SharePoint site. All deliverables and documentation will be stored on this site and updated by the PM. - Required to attend all Change Control Board (CCB), Sustainment Review Board (SRB), and other meetings to verify that the information being presented in the meeting is in the best interest of the PMO and document applicable information. - Also, due to the unique shared resource nature of this contract, may be asked to assist in supporting other Programs within the Program Lifecycle Management Services (PLMS) purview.*Position is on-site once a week at Scott AFB, IL (subject to change) and remote the rest of the week*
This position provides supports the Chairman’s Exercise Program Division (CEPD), which serves as the focal point for interagency coordination in support of J7-sponsored exercises, experimentation, concept development, and wargaming. CEPD conducts command post exercises (CPXs), Senior Leader Forums (SLF) and other training events, focused on joint doctrine, policies, procedures, systems, and training to ensure effective strategic direction and integration of US, coalition military forces, the interagency (IA), and civilian mission partners worldwide as well as to meet the readiness and operational needs of the Joint Staff. Plans and coordinates DOD participation in the NATO Crisis Management Exercise (CMX), partnership engagements, and conducts routine workshops and conferences to enhance partner engagement. Position is contingent upon contract award. CEPD plans and conducts the POSITIVE RESPONSE (PR) Exercise, coordinates Joint Staff simulation support to up to ten additional CCMD exercises, participates in up to two Globally Integrated Exercise (GIEs), plans and conducts up to six non-Positive Response Joint Staff exercises, coordinates interorganizational partner participation in up to two hundred DoD readiness training and exercise events, coordinates DoD engagement in up to ten National Exercise program (NEP) exercises, coordinates DoD engagement in up to four interorganizational partner-sponsored exercises, coordinates DoD involvement in the National Level Exercise (NLE), coordinates USG involvement in the NATO CMX, coordinate DoD involvement in up to six Principal level Exercises (PLEs) and Senior Level Exercises (SLEs), coordinates up to two Interorganizational Tabletop Exercises (ITX), coordinates JS and IA participation in up to three J7-hosted senior leader forums (SLFs), and up to two additional CJCS directed events. Responsibilities include: - Develop and implement plans to integrate and exercise Joint Staff Directorates and OSD into NSC, NEP, CJCS, and CCMD Exercises, develop and coordinate preparedness and exercise related studies, and support the growth and evolution of the GIE, GIWG, and LSGE including the continued refinement of identified PR exercises’ alignment to these events.- Interact monthly with Joint Staff Directorates, Combatant Commands (COCOM), Services, Combat Support Agencies (CSA), and the National Guard Bureau (NGB) to ensure requirements for partner support are up to date. The contractor shall coordinate with the COCOMs, Services, CSAs, and NGB to collect and collate IA training, exercise, and experimentation requirements.- Develop, plan, and conduct exercises, including developing goals, plans, objectives, milestones, schedule, briefings, event lists, documentation, assessments: Joint Staff Exercises, Tabletop Exercises, Positive Response Exercises, Joint Training Exercise Evaluation Program events, Principle Level Exercise (PLE) and Senior Leader Exercise (SLE), Coalition and Allied Partnership Events, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Crisis Management Exercise (CMX).- Integrate OSD objectives, scenario triggers, player requirements, and evaluation criteria in up to eight CCMD or Joint Staff sponsored exercises Partners and Interorganizational Integration Conference (PIIC). - Develop and conduct the annual PIIC in the NCR. Promote partner training and exercise needs by hosting NCR based events via VTC that address partner objectives. - Develop all exercises, training, and other readiness and preparedness initiatives that are included in the Exercise Development Portfolio enter and track CEPD Exercise Development Initiatives via the Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS) and the Joint Training Tool (JTT). coordinate and communicate exercise objectives from Joint Staff, OSD, CCMD, Services, Combat Support Agency, and DoD Academic Institutions. - Provide Joint Staff and interagency coordination support to J7-sponsored events including GIE, LSGE, and GIWG. Coordinate all DoD requirements into the White House directed NLE.
This position provides support to the Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces (HQ PACAF) by planning, executing, and conducting recovery operations for exercises and events conducted with allied countries throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Primary work location is in Hawaii and at CONUS and OCONUS training locations. Contingent upon award of contract. Roles and Responsibilities- Lead the plan, prepare, execute, and evaluate NH.- Overall management responsibility for the NH team members consisting of NHOperations Planner, NH Logistics Support Officer, and NH SSO.- Support and advise the Active Duty NH OCE Lead planners with the NH JELC, planning conferences, and execution.- Provide management and consulting expertise to PACAF staffs responsible for program management, operational employment of airpower, joint operations, Special Operations Force Integration, intelligence, logistics, Air Operations Center (AOC) operations, deliberate and contingency planning and supporting programs, operational employment of air combat weaponsystems, and other functional project and support areas.- Construct a plan, review steps for authorization and identify gaps within the secure IJSTO parameters towards eventual execution.- Provide briefings to Senior Officers in person, via VTC and/or in writing on ongoingtheater operations, planning issues, and exercises.- Conduct liaison with national-level agencies, DoD, Services, Combatant Commands, and intelligence agencies.- Provide system specific training to assigned PACAF STO cleared personnel.- Routinely evaluate SAP capabilities for OPLAN integration, providing briefings to seniorofficials within the command and external agencies on technical and operational aspects of special access programs and capabilities.- Serve as focal point for STO activities and documentation regarding mission changes,technology, and other impacts on special access programs and plans.- Monitor, review, and evaluate staff inputs, and coordinate outside the organization for the purpose of planning and organizing efforts, resolving problems which transcend various management disciplines, exchanging experiences, advising on professional matters, and organizational effectiveness
This position provides support to the Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces (HQ PACAF) by planning, executing, and conducting recovery operations for exercises and events conducted with allied countries throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Primary work location is in Hawaii and at CONUS and OCONUS training locations. Contingent upon award of contract. Roles and Responsibilities- Coordinating complex operations between a host of agencies and manage a unique set of problem areas.- Coordinate and plan multiple events in remote locations in third-world countries.- Primarily focused on PACIFIC ANGEL engagement events and other events as directed.- Support PACAF PLANORD exercises during the entirety of the “Joint Exercise Life Cycle” (JELC), i.e. Concept Development Conference/Initial Planning Conference through Execution and the After-Action Review (AAR) process. - Formulate, develop, assist with implementation, and document each exercise/engagement.- Plan and organize assigned exercises, estimate costs and funding within assigned budget.- Conduct all phases of the exercise planning cycle.- Coordinate and communicate with other offices and activities that have a role in the exercise.- Develop the purpose, objectives and attendee list planning meetings and conferences.- Coordinate exercise/event logistical support. - Analyze/document the effectiveness of exercise planning functions as part of the after-action report.- Account for current and projected PACAF force structure, roles, responsibilities, force presentation doctrine, and capabilities. - Identify, analyze, and resolve contingency issues and errors that arise during the JELC. - Coordinate and communicate with participating units, Wings and MAJCOM staff and leadership.
This position provides support to the Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces (HQ PACAF) by planning, executing, and conducting recovery operations for exercises and events conducted with allied countries throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Primary work location is in Hawaii and at CONUS and OCONUS training locations. Contingent upon award of contract. Roles and Responsibilities- Physical security posture of a SCIF and training of all personnel assigned to the NH- Administers aspects of DoD, DoE and industrial security program to ensure compliance with government and industry security policies and procedures.- Coordinates with event host for security requirements.- Develops and maintains security standards and operating procedures for designated events as required.- Assists in the revision of established security procedures, checklists and/or manuals by incorporating lessons learned to prevent spills, losses and/or violations of security procedures and processes.- Conducts classification reviews of inbound/outbound correspondence.- Assists in the maintenance of a document accountability database and associated correspondences.- Ensures proper destruction of classified and confidential information in accordance with policies and procedures.- Processes electronic media for accountability.- Supports reproduction of classified materials.- Assists in the processing of inbound data and outbound transfer files.- Transfers electronic data files to internal and external customers.- Maintains a point of contact listing for supporting organizations.- Develops, coordinates, and maintains Entry Access Lists (EAL) for organizational events.- Assists with researching, processing, filing, and maintaining inbound and outbound visit notices.- Escorts facility visitors and maintains associated logs.- Assists in the preparation of facility access control badges.- Conducts entry and exit inspections.- Assists in the maintenance of facility access control systems, to include visitor control.- Performs data entry to the Personnel Access Security System database and maintain all customer sponsored billets and quota information.- Assists in maintaining personnel security files for all personnel of the supported element.- Provides security awareness training for all cleared personnel. Ensures compliance with all aspects of the program including personnel, physical, and administrative security systems, and procedures.- Performs miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the NH Team lead or On-site lead.- Reviews, tracks, and monitors security clearance processing activities with appropriate government personnel to achieve appropriate clearance actions.- Participates in USAF SAP security compliance inspections of government organizations and industry.- Implements Top Secret Control for accountable material and associated correspondence.- Prepares and/or processes inbound and outbound classified mail, faxes, courier packages and receipts.- Prepares, processes, and/or reviews Program Access Requests (PAR) for accuracy and access eligibility and coordinates cross-COCOM clearance transmissions.- Executes Special Access Program (SAP) Nomination Process Questionnaires.- Conducts Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and SAPNP reviews of candidates being submitted for SAP access.- Performs data entry and record checks in JADE and maintains all customer sponsored personnel access information currency.- Performs indoctrinations and debriefings for ACCM and SAP.- Coordinates Collateral, SCI, and SAP visit requests for Foreign National Partners participating in events.- Tracks and manages personnel briefed/debriefed to ACCM in support of NH activities.- Manages facets of a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) program including physical, personnel, information, or industrial security.- Ensures all equipment entering the facility is authorized prior to entry.- Ensures all visitors are signed in/out of facility; files visitor logs for 90 days.- Inspects the SF-701, Activity Security Checklist/End of Day Checklist and ensures it is- completed daily.- Conducts and documents random searches/inspections monthly.- Accomplishes Self-Inspection Checklist annually and files in the SCIF folder.- Tests Emergency Action Plans and documents annually; files plan in SCIF folder.- Conducts and documents an Alarm/Guard response test in conjunction with PACAF/A2SP and Security Forces every 6 months.- Ensures all shredders, phones and alarm/IDS are approved by the PACAF SSO.- Ensures all SCIF personnel are familiar with alarm authentication procedures/codes.- Reports all security incidents.- Monitors and reports violations of Personal Electronic Devises (PEDs) and Cell phone- Updates FFC/TEMPEST Addendum as needed and submits to the PACAF SSO.- Ensures all SCI personnel participate in Security Awareness Education Programs.
This position provides support to the Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces (HQ PACAF) by planning, executing, and conducting recovery operations for exercises and events conducted with allied countries throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Primary work location is in Hawaii and at CONUS and OCONUS training locations. Contingent upon award of contract. Roles and Responsibilities- Advise and assist PACAF’s operational and strategic planners.- Assist in the development of current and future planning documents IAW the Joint Operation, Planning and Execution System (JOPES).- Coordinate with Service components, higher headquarters (HHQ), and coalition partners.- Assist with the planning guidance for the Global Force Management (GFM) forces requested or attached to PACAF in the INDOPACOM AOR.- Provide consulting in all aspects of operations planning for PACAF to include basing, force flow and integration into combined operations.- Assist in the development and coordination of Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS) directed deliberate plans during steady-state operations.- Assist in deliberate and crisis response planning for the effective deployment of INDOPACOM theater response forces.- Assist in the planning and sustainment of all aspects of Time-Phase Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) support for USPACAF during current and future contingency and steady state operations to include exercise planning and execution.- Assist in the development of contingency requirements based on current operations.- Review and coordinate current and future development of theater and service component OPLANS, CONPLANS, exercise plans, AF instructions, and joint publications. Make recommendations for changes/updates as required/requested.- Assist in the conduct of theater level STRAT/TET/MAAP processes resulting in the development of on the shelf Air Tasking Orders and/or Air Battle Plans.- Assist in the development of joint and coalition integration into C2 plans for future and contingency plans.- Support planning and execution of CJCS, Combatant Command (COCOM), USPACAF, and other component exercises in the INDOPACOM AOR.- Assist in the development of exercise constructs to include concept development, training audience, training and main exercise objectives, joint exercise control group operations, overall execution, and after-action review.- Organize and conduct meetings, conferences, briefings, and site surveys in support of CJCS and other command exercises linked to NH.- Develop and present exercise-related briefings to command leadership.- Coordinate with HHQ, host nation partners and other commands in the development and execution of CJCS exercises.- Deploy in support of CJCS, COCOM, PACAF and other component exercises as required by exercise or requested by the COR.- Develop and publish formal exercise after-action reports in coordination with the PACAF Staff. Attend/participate in all NH exercise conferences and VTCs. Conduct all administrative requirements to facilitate exercise planning, briefs, and travel.- Serve as subject matter expert for NH exercises with military service component and joint partners.- Develop and manage long range exercise schedules with ACC, USAFWC, and HAF.- Review current operations, operational plans, AF instructions, and joint publications with the purpose of collating data and information.- Perform access verification of all visitors and ensure current occupants are cognizant of each visitor’s access prior to allowing entrance into the SAPF according to local procedures.
