OBXtek is currently staffing for a Technical Security Instructor, Level I with a specialty in IDS/Instrusion Detection Systems to join some of the world’s most passionate technical trainers! In support of the Department of State – Bureau of Diplomatic Security, we are looking for entry level instructors to train individuals going overseas in the installation and maintenance of specialize equipment, including closed-circuit TV cameras, alarm systems, electromagnetic door locks, vehicle barriers, and other special equipment in sensitive areas of U.S. embassies and consulates. This person will work under the close guidance of the Program Office. Major Duties are, but not limited to, the following:- Detect intrusions specific to an area of protection- Detect denial of service attacks- Record events and incidents- Monitors and scans networks and hosts- Detect based on content and context- Detect intrusions for multiple operating systems and platforms (hosts, switches, routers, etc.)The general work load will include the following:- Delivers training using established technical security system training syllabi/curriculum/ lesson plans,- presentation media, administrative/self-study guides, and trainee reference manuals for technical- security devices, systems and procedures in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).- Prepares classrooms, equipment and student materials for fundamental training course delivery.- Sets up and operates audio-visual equipment required in support of curriculum delivery.- Ensures that individual professional development records are maintained at the conclusion of each- course in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).- Employs applicable Department of State security standards and other procedures to protect national- security information.- Operates U.S. government vehicles as necessary in the performance of assigned tasks.Work will be hybrid in nature, except when training is being conducted onsite.
OBXtek is supporting the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support (STAQSS) prime contract for the Headquarters Air Force. This opening is for a Scientific Analyst, Senior (munitions export license applications specialist), who will support the Munitions Export License Application (MELA) team, which evaluates export license applications, commodity jurisdiction requests, and voluntary disclosures, and which prepares recommended responses for the Air Force to provide to DoD’s Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA). The analyst will work on cases involving a wide variety of technologies, including fixed wing military aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, military communications, navigation, radar, space, rockets and missiles, training systems and simulators, software, and gas turbine engines. *This position is temporarily hybrid, with work on-site currently 4 days per week, with the potential to increase to 5 days per week on-site to meet the mission's needs.* The tasks for this position include:- Analyzing and assessing proposed direct commercial sales exports or re-transfers to prevent international transfer of U.S. military technology when such transfer is not in the best interests of the United States. Proposed exports may include hardware, technical data, technical assistance agreements, manufacturing license agreements, and foreign person employee licenses.- Analyzing commodity jurisdiction (CJ) requests submitted by U.S. industry and U.S. government, applying the Order of Review to determine the appropriate jurisdiction and U.S. Munitions List (USML) or Commerce Control List category applicable to a commodity or service.- Analyzing and assessing the effect of unauthorized exports of hardware, technical data, and defense services on U.S. national security.- Maintaining and applying current knowledge of U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730-774).- Researching and applying U.S. Air Force foreign disclosure policy, and maintaining knowledge of existing policies.- Researching precedent cases (licenses, CJs, etc.) and evaluating the applicability of those precedents to the case under consideration.- Interfacing with various Air Force personnel and support contractors (including acquisition program offices, research laboratories and foreign disclosure officials) to provide awareness of license requests, CJs, and disclosures; and to solicit and incorporate these personnel’s feedback into recommendations.- Drafting clear, concise, and accurate written summaries of each case, highlighting the relevant background information and the recommended course of action, with appropriate justification for the recommendation.- Collaborating with team members to refine draft positions.- Complying with security requirements to ensure protection of sensitive, proprietary and/or classified information.
OBXtek is recruiting for a Systems Administrator - Linux to work for the Department of Treasury. **This position is onsite at the headquarters building at 1500 Pennsylvania Ave, NW in WDC.** There is a possibility of occasional work at the Treasury Department in Vienna, VA with no work from home option. This position is responsible for the day to day System Administration of the Treasury Foreign Intelligence Network (TFIN) Linux application servers. Responsibilities- Provide Tier 2/3 support, based on industry standards, to clients for all system problems and anomalies. Support trouble tickets submitted via the electronic problem reports system.- Maintain and secure Windows server security patching and hardening according to the appropriate Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG).- Develop deployment packages, configure firewall rules, and respond to security requests for specific vulnerabilities.- Configuring Active Directory group policy according to industry-standard best practices with regards to security.- Prepare systems (mission servers, UNIX workstations) for security accreditation. - Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Linux and Solaris operating systems, to include Operating System (OS), application software patches and service packs. - Perform user account, group, and directory maintenance on all system as needed.- Manage user and group policies and rights; conduct auditing for same. - Review security, network, and system auditing and remedy identified anomalies. - Analyze and resolve problems associated with UNIX workstation and server hardware, operating systems, applications software, and adhere to mandated requirements and guidelines. - Prepare, test, and implement scripts to simplify system tasks for domain core services. - Perform backup and recovery procedures utilizing and managing media backup of RAID storage devices. - Identify and resolve security related server, workstation and application issues.- Troubleshoot connectivity/network connection issues.
OBXtek is searching candidates for a Technical Security Systems Instructor III - Locks The Technical Security Systems Instructor requires an enthusiastic, knowledgeable individual that can provide instructor-led training and clearly articulate complex, technical subjects to security professionals with various degrees of technical knowledge and ability. The instructor must be an excellent communicator and possess solid technical skills in any of the following five Technical Security Systems (TSS). disciplines:I. Intrusion Detection Systems covers alarm systems, alarm sensors, fiber conversion modules, fiber optic communications cabling and infrastructure, uninterruptible power systems, and NEC-compliant electrical wiring and infrastructure installations.II. Networks encompass basic computer, network, and IT security skills to install, configure, and maintain security systems.III. Physical Security focuses on electronic fundamentals, vehicle barriers, public address systems, X-rays for security screening, and explosive detection equipment.IV. Locks involve GSA containers and vault doors, mechanical and electromechanical locks, vaults, door hardware, and large format interchangeable cores.V. Operator comprises a wide range of security equipment and procedures to include alarm systems, explosive detection, locks and door hardware, and access control systems.The incumbent requires infrequent supervision or mentoring to quickly master multiple technical security courses and instructional techniques. Major Duties:Teaching· Completes self-pace comprehensive study and team mentoring of training courses to teach multiple TSS topics covering at least 25 days of course materials. The duration of each topic may vary.· Successfully completes instructor qualification training to include technical proficiency of security topic(s) and demonstrates knowledge and skills of instructional techniques based on the Principles of Andragogy (adult learning).· Presents hands-on training instructions by informing, demonstrating, facilitating practice, and evaluating student’s comprehension through written exams and lab exercises.· Prepares training classroom and labs for instruction by accounting for training materials, setting-up audio-visual equipment, and testing training equipment.· Performs closeout activities by completing training records, reordering materials, submitting repair requests, and ensuring classroom and labs are operational for the next course. Curriculum Development· Collaborates with the curriculum designers and other stakeholders to develop training material according to instructional principles and program objectives.· Participates in developing and writing training materials for curriculum reviews and provides content for all phases of the instructional design process.· Provides recommendations to improve training materials based on identifying and assessing training needs and researching problems.· Mentor instructors as well as provides cross-functional support across teams.· Participates in cross training to learn and master additional training topics.· Guides team-teaching to ensure team members fully comprehends and applies course objectives and teaching points.
OBXtek is searching candidates for a Technical Security Systems Instructor IV - Physical Security The Technical Security Systems Instructor requires an enthusiastic, knowledgeable individual that can provide instructor-led training and clearly articulate complex, technical subjects to security professionals with various degrees of technical knowledge and ability. The instructor must be an excellent communicator and possess solid technical skills in any of the following five Technical Security Systems (TSS). disciplines:I. Intrusion Detection Systems covers alarm systems, alarm sensors, fiber conversion modules, fiber optic communications cabling and infrastructure, uninterruptible power systems, and NEC-compliant electrical wiring and infrastructure installations.II. Networks encompass basic computer, network, and IT security skills to install, configure, and maintain security systems.III. Physical Security focuses on electronic fundamentals, vehicle barriers, public address systems, X-rays for security screening, and explosive detection equipment.IV. Locks involve GSA containers and vault doors, mechanical and electromechanical locks, vaults, door hardware, and large format interchangeable cores.V. Operator comprises a wide range of security equipment and procedures to include alarm systems, explosive detection, locks and door hardware, and access control systems.The incumbent requires infrequent supervision or mentoring to quickly master multiple technical security courses and instructional techniques. Major Duties:Teaching· Completes self-pace comprehensive study and team mentoring by mastering all courses in designated discipline and other TSS topics to teach multiple training topics covering at least 35 days of course materials. The duration of each topic may vary.· Successfully completes instructor qualification training to include technical proficiency of security topic(s) and demonstrates knowledge and skills of instructional techniques based on the Principles of Andragogy (adult learning).· Presents hands-on training instructions by informing, demonstrating, facilitating practice, and evaluating student’s comprehension through written exams and lab exercises.· Prepares training classroom and labs for instruction by accounting for training materials, setting-up audio-visual equipment, and testing training equipment.· Performs closeout activities by completing training records, reordering materials, submitting repair requests, and ensuring classroom and labs are operational for the next course. Team/Curriculum Development· Co-chairs and collaborates with the curriculum designers and other stakeholders to define and update course structure and content to enrich the learning experience and produce high quality training materials.· Supports outreach to the greater technical and operational communities to integrate relevant capabilities, lessons learned, insights from the field, and technology/procedural evolutions into the training program.· Leads the content development for training curriculum reviews and ensures team contributes by identifying course objectives, developing course content, determining appropriate instruction strategies and creating course materials and training activities.· Collaborates and provides guidance to designated instructor team to ensure all training materials are accurate and continuously updated to enhance instructional delivery.· Mentor instructors and leads cross training efforts to increase team’s performance through competency identification and assessment.
OBXtek is searching candidates for a Technical Security Systems Instructor III Physical Security The Technical Security Systems Instructor requires an enthusiastic, knowledgeable individual that can provide instructor-led training and clearly articulate complex, technical subjects to security professionals with various degrees of technical knowledge and ability. The instructor must be an excellent communicator and possess solid technical skills in any of the following five Technical Security Systems (TSS). disciplines:I. Intrusion Detection Systems covers alarm systems, alarm sensors, fiber conversion modules, fiber optic communications cabling and infrastructure, uninterruptible power systems, and NEC-compliant electrical wiring and infrastructure installations.II. Networks encompass basic computer, network, and IT security skills to install, configure, and maintain security systems.III. Physical Security focuses on electronic fundamentals, vehicle barriers, public address systems, X-rays for security screening, and explosive detection equipment.IV. Locks involve GSA containers and vault doors, mechanical and electromechanical locks, vaults, door hardware, and large format interchangeable cores.V. Operator comprises a wide range of security equipment and procedures to include alarm systems, explosive detection, locks and door hardware, and access control systems.The incumbent requires infrequent supervision or mentoring to quickly master multiple technical security courses and instructional techniques. Major Duties:Teaching· Completes self-pace comprehensive study and team mentoring of training courses to teach multiple TSS topics covering at least 25 days of course materials. The duration of each topic may vary.· Successfully completes instructor qualification training to include technical proficiency of security topic(s) and demonstrates knowledge and skills of instructional techniques based on the Principles of Andragogy (adult learning).· Presents hands-on training instructions by informing, demonstrating, facilitating practice, and evaluating student’s comprehension through written exams and lab exercises.· Prepares training classroom and labs for instruction by accounting for training materials, setting-up audio-visual equipment, and testing training equipment.· Performs closeout activities by completing training records, reordering materials, submitting repair requests, and ensuring classroom and labs are operational for the next course. Curriculum Development· Collaborates with the curriculum designers and other stakeholders to develop training material according to instructional principles and program objectives.· Participates in developing and writing training materials for curriculum reviews and provides content for all phases of the instructional design process.· Provides recommendations to improve training materials based on identifying and assessing training needs and researching problems.· Mentor instructors as well as provides cross-functional support across teams.· Participates in cross training to learn and master additional training topics.· Guides team-teaching to ensure team members fully comprehends and applies course objectives and teaching points
OBXtek is searching candidates for a Technical Security Systems Instructor I Operator level I The Technical Security Systems Instructor requires an enthusiastic, knowledgeable individual that can provide instructor-led training and clearly articulate complex, technical subjects to security professionals with various degrees of technical knowledge and ability. The instructor must be an excellent communicator and possess solid technical skills in any of the following five Technical Security Systems (TSS). disciplines: I. Intrusion Detection Systems covers alarm systems, alarm sensors, fiber conversion modules, fiber optic communications cabling and infrastructure, uninterruptible power systems, and NEC-compliant electrical wiring and infrastructure installations.II. Networks encompass basic computer, network, and IT security skills to install, configure, and maintain security systems.III. Physical Security focuses on electronic fundamentals, vehicle barriers, public address systems, X-rays for security screening, and explosive detection equipment.IV. Locks involve GSA containers and vault doors, mechanical and electromechanical locks, vaults, door hardware, and large format interchangeable cores.V. Operator comprises a wide range of security equipment and procedures to include alarm systems, explosive detection, locks and door hardware, and access control systems.The incumbent requires frequent supervision and mentoring to quickly learn technical competency and instructional techniques. Teaching· Completes self-pace comprehensive study and team mentoring of training course(s) to teach one or two TSS topic(s). The duration of each topic may vary.· Successfully completes instructor qualification training to include technical proficiency of security topic(s) and demonstrates knowledge and skills of instructional techniques based on the Principles of Andragogy (adult learning).· Presents hands-on training instructions by informing, demonstrating, facilitating practice, and evaluating student’s comprehension through written exams and lab exercises.· Prepares training classroom and labs for instruction by accounting for training materials, setting-up audio-visual equipment, and testing training equipment.· Performs closeout activities by completing training records, reordering materials, submitting repair requests, and ensuring classroom and labs are operational for the next course. Curriculum Maintenance· Identifies errors, makes recommendations, and provides input on training curriculum materials for team consideration.· Participates in team meetings to learn and support training product development.
OBXtek is currently staffing for a Integrated Logistics Support, Journeyman position supporting the Army’s Product Manager Power Projection Enablers (PdM P2E) organization. Below is a list of expectations the candidate must meet for this effort:- Integrate life cycle sustainment planning for all IPT projects- Perform asset management activities such as equipment inventory, lateral transfers, audits, equipment catalog- Integrate life cycle sustainment planning for all IPT projects- Perform asset management activities such as equipment inventory, lateral transfers, audits, equipment catalog - Achieve certification by appropriate Area Support Group (ASG) office and perform facility management officer (FMO) duties for EUR facilities. - Use provided applications to track/reconcile/account/transfer IT project procured and organizational property - Provide support to material acquisition, warehousing, tracking, and issuing of supplies and material - Submits trouble tickets and coordinates with the appropriate help desk for imaging and connection of IT equipment, and resolution of technical issues - Receive Government-provided IT equipment including computer, printers, headphones, cell phones, cameras, etc.; record issue and receipt transactions on Army hand receipt forms with user signatures - Maintain/secure SIPR room and equipment, ensuring facility is IAW current IA regulations and local EUCOM and AFRICOM policies - Coordinate with the implementation contractor for solution improvements and implementations for material acquisition, warehousing, tracking, and issuance - Coordinate and assist contractors in acquiring logistical staging and storage services (i.e. laydown yards/warehouses and MHE support) from EUCOM and AFRICOM installations - Assist IT contractors with equipment documentation (i.e. Customs documentation). - Process supply requests and prepare and submit funds requests documents - Maintain physical security and custody control over organizational property and ensures proper accountability - Coordinate with Fort Belvoir logistics management team to provide statuses of equipment. When necessary, supports audits.- Keep accurate records, facilitate and conduct inventories and complete documentation - Ship/receive supplies and organizational property to/from Fort Belvoir/EUCOM and AFRICOM AOR - Ensure all equipment is sub-hand-receipted to each user on the appropriate Army approved form - Coordinate with local DRMO and turns-in obsolete equipment - Coordinates all transportation, movement, and material handling requests Prepares and maintains signature cards for all activities. - Assess logistics posture and compliance of the program office as part of the Army’s Managers' Internal Control Program (MICP)/Annual Statement of Assurance (ASOA)In addition:- Duties will include maintain building signage; maintain key and combination control program where applicable; attend required training; and request maintenance actions. - Provide escorts for workers during work in P2E EUR facilities. - Assist with personnel and equipment (IT equipment, files, etc.) relocations - Achieve mail clerk certification and perform mail duties for P2E EUR personnel - Perform clerical, administrative and records management functions within program, property and logistics management Travel can be expected up to 50% of the time. Travel will consist of trips both CONUS and OCONUS.Must be readily deployable (medically and administratively) to travel within 72 hours in any environment including contingency operations.
OBXtek is currently staffing for a Budget Analyst, Senior position supporting the Army’s Product Manager Power Projection Enablers (PdM P2E) organization. - Provide a trained General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) certified employee to provide financial/budget management. - Designate and have on-site a Budget Analyst Senior to support the overall effort.- Provide the Government the resume of the Budget Analyst Senior for approval within their proposal award along with letters of commitment. - The Budget Analyst Senior shall assist perform the following tasks: - Review and research financial systems, contracts and other documents for unliquidated obligation balances. Load and maintain data in spreadsheets and financial accounting records regarding obligations for contracts, travel, training, awards, and labor. Involves records on Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), and PCSs. - Prepare management level reports and presentations on funding and budgets. POWER PROJECTION ENABLERS (P2E) Performance Work Statement (PWS) 20 · Provide assistance with coordination activities to complete and respond to external funding source office’s requests for financial and funding data, to include assisting in estimating cost of required activities. - Provide assistance with annual Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) of funds. - Complete transactions in the GFEBS and LMP systems as directed to record obligations and de-obligations. - Provide assistance with developing data and reports to support Staff Assistance Visits, Schedule of Budgetary Activity (SBA) audits and Management Internal Controls Program checklist completion. - Track and provide weekly reports on obligations against OSD goals monthly and financial findings. - Provide assistance with Year-end close-out. - Provide assistance with preparation of analysis of Establish and maintain a configuration management process that assures complete traceability of all requirements, specifications, production plans, changes, and related materials. - Be proficient in GFEBS, LMP, and DTS. Proficiency in CCARS is preferred. Some travel can be expected. Travel will consist of trips both CONUS and OCONUS.
OBXtek has won the 5-year Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support (STAQSS) contract for the Headquarters Air Force. This opening is for an Acquisition Program Analyst, SME who will work with the Secretary of the Air Force Global Reach Programs office supporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF) budget preparation and defense, oversight and decision-making activities, PEO program execution and oversight efforts of aircraft platforms. This office serves as the focal point within the HAF for Global Reach matters associated with integrated product life cycle management and facilitates Global Reach stakeholder collaboration in addressing lifecycle issues. The portfolio includes current and future mobility, specialoperations, trainer, and special mission aircraft programs, as well as related systems. Programs include C-5,C- 17, C-130J variants, C-130H, VC-25, Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization (PAR),C- 12/20/21/32/37/40, KC-10, KC-135, KC-46A, CV-22, HH-60G, Combat Rescue Helicopter(CRH), UH-1N Replacement, T-1, T-6, T-38, Advanced Pilot Trainer (APT or T-X), LargeAircraftInfrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM), Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/AirTraffic Management (CNS/ATM), Combat Air Forces/Mobility Air Forces (CAF/MAF)Distributed Mission Operations (DMO), and the Air Force Academy Powered Flight and Gliderprograms. **This position is currently telework eligible, with in person meetings happening approximately 4 days per week. This position may be 100% onsite in the future. The tasks for this Acquisition Program Analyst, SME position include:- Supporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF) budget preparation and defense, SAEoversight and decision-making activities, PEO program execution and oversight efforts ofaircraft platforms. - Maintaining and analyzing planning, scheduling, and managementdata. - Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisitionstrategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information,and programexecution. - Providing honest broker assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions andof prime contractor technical and operationalissues. - Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommendingsolutions. - Making recommendations on the allocation of funding, establishment of programgoals, objectives, and schedules, and the formulation of programdirection. - Tracking documentation for compliance with stated program direction and identifyissues. - Identifying and researching programmatic issues and tradeoffs in terms ofrequired capabilities, costs, andschedules. - Reviewing and providing recommendations on existing and proposed Air Forceacquisition and capability area policies andimplementation. - Maintaining historical Air Force weapon program documentation and developingsummary documents/briefings and trainingmaterial. - Providing short-notice, quick-reaction analyses of critical programmatic issues in thecontext of Congressional, OSD Staff, Joint Staff, HQ USAF, Major Command (MAJCOM),North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), coalition, or bi-lateral activities. - Preparing PPBE documentation to ensure it accurately articulates the currentprogram. - Supporting the HAF review process: Air Force Requirements Oversight Council(AFROC); Joint Warfighting Capabilities Assessment (JWCA); Defense Acquisition Board(DAB); Congressional cycle; Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP); Air Force Review Board(AFRB); Configuration Steering Board (CSB); Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports,etc. - Performing the Secretariat function for ASPs, AFRBs, andCSBs. - Reviewing and documenting Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Freedomof Information Act (FOIA) requests. - Reviewing capability area analysis and compare current andprogrammed capabilities/scenarios to determine and clarify Air Force weapon systemacquisition requirements. - Monitoring on-going studies, analyses, and developmental work relevant to weaponsystems. - Supporting program-specific efforts like Concept of Operations (CONOPS)development, Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents(CPD), Information Exchange Requirements (IER), and requirements working groups. - Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above andascoordinated with theCOR.
OBXtek is looking to fill a position on our Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support (STAQSS) prime contract for the Headquarters Air Force. The Acquisition Program Analyst, Journeyman candidate will work for the AQQ (Global Reach Programs Directorate) Directorate. AQQ directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of Global Reach programs. It serves as the focal point within the HAF for Global Reach matters associated with integrated product life cycle management and facilitates Global Reach stakeholder collaboration in addressing lifecycle issues. AQQ programs include C-5, C- 17, C-130J variants, C-130H, VC-25, Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization (PAR), C- 12/20/21/32/37/40, KC-10, KC-135, KC-46A, CV-22, HH-60G, Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH), UH-1N Replacement, T-1, T-6, T-38, Advanced Pilot Trainer (APT or T-X), Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM), Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM), Combat Air Forces/Mobility Air Forces (CAF/MAF) Distributed Mission Operations (DMO), and the Air Force Academy Powered Flight and Glider programs. **This position is currently telework eligible, with in person meetings happening approximately 3 days per week. This position may be 100% onsite in the future. The Acquisition Program Analyst, Journeyman position support will be primarily for the AQQ Trainers Division (T-7A (MDAP), T-38A/B/C, Aviation Resource Management System & Undergraduate Remote-Pilot Training). Tasks for this position include:- Supporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF) budget preparation and defense, SAE oversight and decision-making activities, PEO program execution and oversight efforts of aircraft platforms.- Maintaining and analyzing planning, scheduling, and management data.- Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution.- Providing honest broker assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions and of prime contractor technical and operational issues.- Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommending solutions.- Making recommendations on the allocation of funding, establishment of program goals, objectives, and schedules, and the formulation of program direction.- Tracking documentation 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 Air Force acquisition and capability area policies and implementation.- Maintaining historical Air Force weapon 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, OSD Staff, Joint Staff, HQ USAF, Major Command (MAJCOM), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), coalition, or bi-lateral activities.- Preparing PPBE documentation to ensure it accurately articulates the current program.- Supporting the HAF review process: Air Force Requirements Oversight Council (AFROC); Joint Warfighting Capabilities Assessment (JWCA); Defense Acquisition Board (DAB); Congressional cycle; Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP); Air Force Review Board (AFRB); Configuration Steering Board (CSB); Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports, etc.- Performing the Secretariat function for ASPs, AFRBs, and CSBs.- Reviewing and documenting Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.- Reviewing capability area analysis and compare current and programmed capabilities/scenarios to determine and clarify Air Force weapon system acquisition- requirements.- Monitoring on-going studies, analyses, and developmental work relevant to weapon systems.- Supporting program-specific efforts like Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development, Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents (CPD), Information Exchange Requirements (IER), and requirements working groups.- Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.
OBXtek is currently staffing for a Network Support Technical Trainer IIwho is eager to share their knowledge and train employees for the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Technical Security Engineering Team at the US Department of State. This job could be your steppingstone to a new career! Network Support Technical Trainer II performs classroom instruction based on the trainer’s area of expertise. Trainers are expected to have experience in curriculum development and delivery, familiarization with Cisco Line Interface commands, as well as five years of Tier 2 network support. - - Designs and presents hands-on instruction, lectures, and briefings to class sizes of 6 to 24 people on the following topics: - Basic Computer Networking - LAN administration, configuration and maintenance of network communication devices - Administration and configuration of a Security Management Systems Enterprise - Administration and configuration of an IP based video surveillance system. - Ensures curriculum updates are completed according to policies. - Works closely with Instructional Design, Systems Development, Manufacturers and associated offices/departments to develop and deliver technical security system training syllabi/curriculum/ lesson plans, presentation media, administrative/self-study guides, and trainee reference manuals for technical security devices, systems and procedures in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). - Sets up and operates audio-visual equipment for curriculum delivery. - Ensures that professional development records are maintained at the conclusion of each course in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). - Conducts inventory of classroom equipment for training. - Employs applicable Department of State security standards and other procedures to protect national security information. - Operates U.S. government vehicles as necessary in the performance of assigned tasks. - Travels to U.S. and foreign training sites. - Exercise independent judgment and initiative daily and requires infrequent supervision - Recommends improvements to the training curriculum and SOP’s. Work will be hybrid in nature: 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely from home; unless instructing, which is always done in person.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Responsible for leading a Business Unit focusing on Enterprise IT, Cybersecurity, and Software Development- Responsible for continued pursuit and development of the practice mission, vision, objectives and goals- Responsible and accountable for Profit and Loss for the Business Unit including forecasting, backlog execution, and ensuring programs are properly staffed- Responsible for focusing the Business Unit’s target market and strategy to win work in that market- In conjunction with an assigned Business Development Executive, ensure pipeline remains healthy, relevant, and executable Skills: - Leadership- Technically savvy in at least one of the Business Unit’s core competencies- Financially savvy with all P&L related activities- Familiarity with Shipley based BD/Capture process- Ability to work multiple complex issues simultaneously- Excellent customer relationship and manager and dedication to mission- Ability to assist with defining win themes and potential solutions for target BD opportunities- Excellent presentation and communication skills- Comfortable in both an influence and director role to bring about improvement and change- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across divisions, functions and levels
OBXtek is currently staffing for a Subject Matter Expert - Acquisition position supporting the Army’s Product Manager Global Enterprise Network Modernization – OCONUS (GENM-O) organization. This person will:- Support includes assisting GENM-O in cost estimating and/or budget activities inclusive of all life cycle phases. Assistance and support is performed In Accordance With (IAW) applicable DoD directives, Army Regulations, GENM-O policies and GENM-O procedures. - Support the Government in the development of acquisition requirement packages and performs contracting support functions in compliance with the FAR, DFARS, and as supplemented by the Army Federal Acquisition Regulations (AFARS), Army procedures, and Product Manager (PdM) P2E organizational policies/procedures. Major Duties and Responsibilities in this role will be:- Draft contracting memos including but not limited to Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) Determination and Findings, Brand Name Justifications, Limited Source Justifications, Requests for Information (RFIs), Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCEs), Market Research, Letters of Concern, Acquisition Strategy Course of Action Briefs, etc. - Coordinate and lead teleconferences with IPT leads, KOs, and leadership as needed.- Generate and update spreadsheets per contract illustrating contract history, status of funding on contract, and invoice status - Update global spreadsheets on the entire portfolio of contracts - Maintain pre-award WBS for the PM- Generate briefing slides on contracting activity on a weekly basis Some travel can be expected. Travel will consist of trips both CONUS and OCONUS.
OBXtek is currently staffing for anOperations/Technical Support Analyst, Journeyman position supporting the Army’s Global Enterprise Network Modernization – OCONUS (GENM-O) organization. Below is a list of expectations the candidate must meet for this effort: - Theater Operation Support:- Provide centralized suspense control over periodic reports and briefings for accuracy, relevance and completeness (i.e. weekly Top 5 project report, Staff Call, weekly contracting status reports, Council of Colonels for Pacific, Europe, SWA and Network Infrastructure, weekly Deputy CIO/G6 Brief, monthly project reviews, GENM-O Performance Work Statement (PWS) 29 Quarterly Performance Reviews and Periodic Status Reviews). - Coordinate and support organizational events approved by Director as required, drafting and complete final Commander's Critical Information Requirements (CCIR) reports. Prepare CCIR reports, received from the directorates within GENM-O, in accordance with GENM-O policy and procedures to inform leadership chain of potential adverse personnel or critical changes that impact or delay GENM-O operations. - Perform emergency notification procedures for GENM-O Fort Belvoir using telephonic means; assist with emergency evacuation procedures and personnel accountability. - Assist with coordination and execution of Government sponsored events such as All- Hands meetings, honorary ceremonies, and ribbon-cuttings as required - Coordinate all in processing and out-processing procedures for all personnel- Organization Taskers and Reporting:- Maintain current organizational charts and perform monthly reviews and updates - Coordinate and support recurrent meetings with the teams overseas and other stakeholder engagements by developing meeting minutes, agendas, meeting notifications, and tracking tasks and expenses. - Consolidate reports from each of the regions provide updates to the PMO leadership on project life cycle activities. - Monitor, assess, coordinate, analyze, and integrate component activities, and provide support to develop briefings/presentations and agendas. - Support the Quarterly PMOS Contract Performance Review (QPR) to include coordination with Directorates for input, scheduling and conducting GENM-O QPR briefings with GENM-O staff. - Assist with the Management Internal Control Program (MICP) checklists review and internal GENM-O staffing annually and the Command Inspection Program (CIP) twice per year to measure compliance with prescribed PEO EIS policy and directives - Support the POM and PPBE processes - Maintain and update organizational records and current organizational charts as required. - Coordinate, track and respond to Staff Actions Control Officer (SACO) and data calls for information as required.- Training and Travel Support:- Provide a single point of contact, from Fort Belvoir, to POWER PROJECTION assist GENM-O personnel with official overseas travel prerequisites, per Foreign Clearance Guide and http://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm, theater clearance-related issues and base housing requirements; assist travelers when issues arise during travel or while deployed through the Government travel database; provide ongoing accurate and timely deployment and travel information status on personnel on departure, layover and arrival to and from TDY locations. - Track and prepare status of all TDY and overseas deployed Government and contractor personnel and report it daily to higher HQs - Maintain and process all requests for Government sponsored training, track all mandatory training and certification status for personnel (DAU, COR, Supervisory, etc.); and ensure training status is updated or maintained in the appropriate system. - Track readiness to travel on 72-hr notice of all personnel including having a valid passport, CRC certification, medical clearance, etc. - Coordinate and lead teleconferences with IPT leads, KOs, and leadership as needed. - Programmatic Documents:- Monitor, assess, coordinate, analyze, and integrate component activities, and provide support to develop briefings/presentations and agendas. - Facilitate information sharing and collaboration and maintain organizational policies and Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) - Develops, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and brochures in support of program or project objectives. - Facilitate receiving writing and editing assignments from management staff and/or other authorized staff - Organize written material and complete writing assignments according to set standards - Facilitate reviews, written materials and recommended revisions and/or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding. - Ensures documents meet editorial and government specifications and adhere to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style. Travel can be expected up to 10% of the time. Travel will consist of trips both CONUS and OCONUS.Must be readily deployable (medically and administratively) to travel within 72 hours in any environment including contingency operations.
OBXtek is currently staffing for a DevOps Engineer to provide infrastructure support on our contract for OSHA. OBXtek provides OSHA program management, software development, training, help desk, infrastructure operations and production support. This work includes leading edge SOA software development implementing an Oracle Service Bus architecture, OBIEE data warehousing/reporting support, instructor led and virtual user training, and a call center for users of the OSHA Information Systems(OIS). In addition to software engineering OBXtek delivers consultative and administrative support to multiple OSHA regions.The OSHA Information System(OIS) itself is a Case Management solution implemented in several distinct application modules. These tools are mission critical to OSHA’s enforcement, compliance assistance, consultation and outreach efforts. OIS is also meant to interface with national research laboratories, Treasury, Pay.gov, and banks.OIS represents and ongoing and significant investment of Department of Labor / OSHA dollars into information technology infrastructure and programming. OIS tools are used nationwide across all OSHA regions and interface with a number of other information technology systems maintained by the Department of Labor, Treasury, State governments, etc. OIS O&M and new development must be planned and executed with Capital Planning and Investment Control(CPIC) and related Enterprise Architecture, Portfolio Management and Earned Value Management principals in mind. Tasks include the following:- Install, Configure and Maintain middleware stack- Oracle 12c products – WebLogic & OBIEE- Talend Data Integration- Apache – Tomcat Server- Elasticsearch - Building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure- Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes- Architecture, design, build, and operationalization in CI/CD deployment pipeline- DevOps tools like Jenkins, SonarQube, Git, Maven, Fortify, Chef, Ansible, Nexus Repository, etc- Must have experience in Platform Configuration Management such as Ansilble- Assist the lead with other tasks as needed- Significant experience with Windows and Linux operating system environments- Experience with AWS core services. Some of them mentioned below but not limited too- Spinning up EC2 instances- Configuring ELB- Setting up and configuring Cloud Watch- Setting up and Managing S3 bucket- Creating and maintaining IAM policies- Not required but is a plus to have experience in IaC such as Terraform, Packer, AWS CloudFormation
- OBXtek is looking for a Full Stack Developer to provide Back End development. We currently provide OSHA program management, software development, training, help desk, infrastructure operations and production support.- Support development and redesign of web-based federal critical case management system- Performing Software development tasks including but not limited to designing; coding; testing; implementation, and documentation- Adhere to established development processes and best practices for the project- Support development and maintenance of services including adding new features and developing generic frameworks in service-oriented development environment- Collaborate with software testers to ensure that we have good test coverage, that risks are mitigated, and that defects are identified and resolved- Provide scheduling/timeline estimates for task completion as required- Provide documentation and recommendations for the acceptance or mitigation of any issues and risks associated with requirements, proposed systems, solutions, development, designs, plans, and timelines that the contractor identifies
OBXtek is currently staffing for a QA Automation Engineer / Java Developer to work on our contract for OSHA. OBXtek provides OSHA program management, software development, training, help desk, infrastructure operations and production support. This work includes leading edge SOA software development implementing an Oracle Service Bus architecture, OBIEE data warehousing/reporting support, instructor led and virtual user training, and a call center for users of the OSHA Information Systems (OIS). In addition to software engineering OBXtek delivers consultative and administrative support to multiple OSHA regions.The OSHA Information System (OIS) itself is a Case Management solution implemented in several distinct application modules. These tools are mission critical to OSHA’s enforcement, compliance assistance, consultation and outreach efforts. OIS is also meant to interface with national research laboratories, Treasury, Pay.gov, and banks.OIS represents and ongoing and significant investment of Department of Labor / OSHA dollars into information technology infrastructure and programming. OIS tools are used nationwide across all OSHA regions and interface with a number of other information technology systems maintained by the Department of Labor, Treasury, State governments, etc. OIS O&M and new development must be planned and executed with Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) and related Enterprise Architecture, Portfolio Management and Earned Value Management principals in mind.Tasks include the following:- Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements sessions, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, task, and workflow analysis. - Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from true underlying needs.- Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze trade-offs between usability and performance needs.- Experience creating technical documentation, including design documents, requirement documents, process diagrams, test cases, training material, etc.- Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements and deliver the following artifacts as needed: (Functional requirements (Business Requirements Document), iii. Use Cases, GUI, Screen and Interface designs)- Perform end-to-end application testing to support software and hardware maintenance upgrades as well as new application functionality and business process changes.- Work independently with users to define concepts and under the direction of project managers.- Develop requirements specifications according to standard templates.- Develop and execute test cases within a web application and its associated reporting platform.- Interact in a collaborative fashion with multiple Application Development teams to ensure delivery of quality software products.- Develop, document, and maintain functional test cases (functional testing for sprint testing and regression) and other artifacts.- Use problem-solving skills to break down complex situations to discover and resolve root causes.- Ability to understand and communicate technical issues related to defects and enhancements.- Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously, including end-to-end application testing - Work through a backlog of defects and enhancements on an application that compare data across a variety of different data models.- Involve in extensive data validation by writing several complex SQL queries and involved in back-end testing and worked with data quality issues.- Perform Section 508 compliance testing , GUI testing (Font Size, Spell Check, Proper Labeling, Tab order for the form fields), Smoke Testing, Database testing and Automation testing. - Implement and define testing methodologies and standards to continuously improve results.- Experience in using automation tools such as Selenium to develop automation testing scripts using JAVA programming language. - Proficient in using Junit framework for Unit Testing and experience in using JMeter to perform performance testing. - Support implementations, upgrades, migrations, and change requests.- Produce well-documented defect reports in the Defect tracking tool and create test logs.
OBXtek is currently staffing for a Senior Business Analyst to work on our contract for OSHA.OBXtek provides OSHA program management, software development, training, help desk, infrastructure operations and production support. This work includes leading edge SOA software development implementing a Microservices based architecture, OBIEE business intelligence data warehousing/reporting support, instructor led and virtual user training, and a call center for users of the OSHA Information Systems(OIS). In addition to software engineering OBXtek delivers consultative and administrative support to multiple OSHA regions.The OSHA Information System(OIS) itself is a Case Management solution implemented in several distinct application modules. These tools are mission critical to OSHA’s enforcement, compliance assistance, consultation and outreach efforts. OIS is also meant to interface with national research laboratories, Treasury, Pay.gov, and banks.OIS represents an ongoing and significant investment of Department of Labor / OSHA dollars into information technology infrastructure and programming. OIS tools are used nationwide across all OSHA regions and interface with a number of other information technology systems maintained by the Department of Labor, Treasury, State governments, etc. OIS O&M and new development must be planned and executed with Capital Planning and Investment Control(CPIC) and related Enterprise Architecture, Portfolio Management and Earned Value Management principals in mind. Tasks include the following:- - Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements sessions, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, task, and workflow analysis. - Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from true underlying needs.- Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze trade-offs between usability and performance needs.- Create technical documentation, including design documents, requirement documents, wireframes, process diagrams, test cases, training material, etc.- Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze information needs, elicit functional requirements, and deliver the following artifacts as needed:- Functional requirements- Business Requirements Document, - Use Cases, - Designs for GUIs, Screens and Interfaces.- Add User Acceptance criteria in Jira- Create follow-up stories in Jira if needed- Perform end-to-end application testing to support software and hardware maintenance upgrades as well as new application functionality and business process changes.- Work independently with users to define concepts and under the direction of project managers.- Develop requirements specifications according to standard templates.- Develop and execute test cases within a web application and its associated reporting platform.- Interact in a collaborative fashion with multiple Application Development teams to ensure delivery of quality software products.- Use problem-solving skills to break down complex situations to discover and resolve root causes.- Ability to understand and communicate technical issues related to defects and enhancements.- Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously, including end-to-end application testing
OBXtek is looking for a Full Stack Developer. We currently provide OSHA program management, software development, training, help desk, infrastructure operations and production support. The OSHA application development group needs the support of a programmer with the following experience and skills:- Support design and development of custom-built Case Management solution for OSHA- Implement new features and bug fixes resulting from change requests and defects from previous releases- Conduct and participate in code reviews, design reviews, and architecture reviews- Build and maintain technical documentation conforming to the company standards- Assist in the estimation of effort related to the technical aspects of the system- Coordinate with various teams in understanding the user stories and business requirement and implement the solution