OBXtek is recruiting for a Project Manager to manage network services including engineering services, data processing and management, and data visualization and analytics for network infrastructure related systems. Duties will include, but not be limited to, providing the following tasks to support for project control and monitoring activities:- Evaluate the project core system development activities for all HSEN Infrastructure projects including projects supporting HSEN Engineering, Network Operations Center (NOC), and Security Operations Center (SOC).- Change management (Including SharePoint administration, reporting, and design).- Gather and present capability maturity model (CMM) documents to applicable Boards.- Configuration management.- Requirements management (including review, analysis and traceability).- Test management.- Quality management - Coordinate system and application testing activities. - Act in the capacity of a Scrum Master to lead project efforts- Knowledge management/technology expertise.- Program/Project Management artifact development.- Provide support for Audit Entrance and Exit Meetings
OBXtek is staffing for an Information Assurance Security Specialist (IASS) to support the Department of State Consular Affairs (CA/CST) Bureau. The IASS tasks and responsibilities include: - Working as an information system security subject matter expert (SME) on FISMA, NIST standards and guidelines, Privacy Act, HIPAA, E-Gov, OMB Circulars A-11 and A-130, and Clinger-Cohen as they apply to data and application security. - Responsible for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for Consular Affairs / Consular Systems and Technology (CA/CST) automated information systems (AIS) and provides A&A support for domestic and oversea deployed systems, as well as A&A activities on Cloud systems (IAAS, SAAS, and PAAS). - Tracks and reports status of their assigned A&A’s and brings any obstacles that may impact the completion of the A&A to the attention of the A&A Task Lead and the Program Manager (PM) in a timely manner.- Ensures that A&A packages are submitted to IA and follows up to ensure IA approval of each phase of the A&A process prior to systems’ Authorized to Operate (ATO) expiration date.- Analyzes production system configuration change requests (CCR) of existing systems to determine security impact using the Security Impact Analysis (SIA) process, and initiates required actions to maintain security posture and authorization status.- Supports weekly or monthly meetings with Government Technical Monitors (GTMs) and developers. Schedules and facilitates boundary meetings, RMF Step 1 Kick-off meetings, System Categorization meetings and RMF 1-3 Working Groups. - Gathers required information to support system authorization by organizing technical working groups, conducting fact-finding interviews, attending system demo, assessing system security categorization (SCF) levels, establishing system security control baseline, acting as a security advisor to the GTM during the security controls implementation. - Draft and maintain project schedules for each of their assigned systems as they go through the RMF process.- Develops, updates, and maintains the following security application documentation: - Security Categorization Form (SCF)- E-Authentication Form (eRA)- System Security Plan (SSP) - Supports the Contingency Plan (CP) SME and Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) SME in the development of the following security application documentation: - Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP)- Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) - Completes data calls in a timely manner which include but not limited to Quarterly POA&M data calls. Reviews, monitors, and reports POA&Ms status to all parties including PM, ISSS GTM, System GTM, System Development Team, and System Operation Teams.- Provides guidance to System GTM and System developers as it related to the A&A process using both the National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800 series and Department Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) guidelines. - Assists and advises System GTMs and System developers in the design and development of secure systems architecture as well as industry best practices and information systems technologies available to meet AIS security requirements. - Attends Agile security scrum meeting with stakeholders and provide feedback during those meetings.
OBXtek is currently staffing for a Systems Integration Strategic Enterprise Engineer who will assist the Mobility Air Force Command and Control Systems team with engineering services. This position is currently 100% remote in the Scott AFB area. This may change in the future when the government decides to bring people back to the base for work. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following: - Provide expert SME capability for modernizing the Command and Control systems- Work with multiple agencies to gather information- Attend increased number of Technical Exchange Meetings and testing activities associated with MEIS 4 – Mission Partner integration.- Expertise in providing system technical support and assistance in conducting system fault isolation, and developing recommendations for fixes, workarounds and improvements. - May lead or direct other systems engineers. - Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings and leads discussions, offers advice, studies, analysis and evaluations of systems security, hardware, system design to include modeling, simulation and documentation.- Prepare software development lifecycle models, providing recommendations for improving IT software and system hardware, as well as software and hardware configurations. - Will have the ability to provide analysis and recommendations on defining and capturing metrics, quality assurance, testing, system costs and estimates including software and hardware, and system reliability.
OBXtek is staffing for an Information Assurance Security Specialist (IASS) to support the Department of State Consular Affairs (CA/CST) Bureau. The IASS tasks and responsibilities include: - Working as an information system security subject matter expert (SME) on FISMA, NIST standards and guidelines, Privacy Act, HIPAA, E-Gov, OMB Circulars A-11 and A-130, and Clinger-Cohen as they apply to data and application security. - Responsible for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for Consular Affairs / Consular Systems and Technology (CA/CST) automated information systems (AIS) and provides A&A support for domestic and oversea deployed systems, as well as A&A activities on Cloud systems (IAAS, SAAS, and PAAS). - Tracks and reports status of their assigned A&A’s and brings any obstacles that may impact the completion of the A&A to the attention of the A&A Task Lead and the Program Manager (PM) in a timely manner.- Ensures that A&A packages are submitted to IA and follows up to ensure IA approval of each phase of the A&A process prior to systems’ Authorized to Operate (ATO) expiration date.- Analyzes production system configuration change requests (CCR) of existing systems to determine security impact using the Security Impact Analysis (SIA) process, and initiates required actions to maintain security posture and authorization status.- Supports weekly or monthly meetings with Government Technical Monitors (GTMs) and developers. Schedules and facilitates boundary meetings, RMF Step 1 Kick-off meetings, System Categorization meetings and RMF 1-3 Working Groups. - Gathers required information to support system authorization by organizing technical working groups, conducting fact-finding interviews, attending system demo, assessing system security categorization (SCF) levels, establishing system security control baseline, acting as a security advisor to the GTM during the security controls implementation. - Draft and maintain project schedules for each of their assigned systems as they go through the RMF process.- Develops, updates, and maintains the following security application documentation: - Security Categorization Form (SCF)- E-Authentication Form (eRA)- System Security Plan (SSP) - Supports the Contingency Plan (CP) SME and Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) SME in the development of the following security application documentation: - Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP)- Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) - Completes data calls in a timely manner which include but not limited to Quarterly POA&M data calls. Reviews, monitors, and reports POA&Ms status to all parties including PM, ISSS GTM, System GTM, System Development Team, and System Operation Teams.- Provides guidance to System GTM and System developers as it related to the A&A process using both the National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800 series and Department Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) guidelines. - Assists and advises System GTMs and System developers in the design and development of secure systems architecture as well as industry best practices and information systems technologies available to meet AIS security requirements. - Attends Agile security scrum meeting with stakeholders and provide feedback during those meetings.
OBXtek is recruiting for a Project Manager who will be responsible for project execution. We are providing services that support the operations and maintenance of OHSA Information System (OIS) 2.0, an environment that modernizes the Whistleblower and e-casefile application. You will:Be responsible for project execution and able to create and manage the release and project plans including:- Deliverables and the release deadline, - Plan and estimate the highest value deliverables based on business priorities for the next release, - Ensure that a Scrum team lives by the practices and rules of Scrum and its values (achieving specific milestones through accurate forecasting), and - Provide deliverables in an iteration while tracking and removing any impediments. As a servant leader, the Project Manager is responsible for training and building high-performing teams, supporting the OSHA mission, OIS and OCIO stakeholders, and coordinating with other teams across the organization. As the prime contract manager, you will manage the people and the work within contract limitations. The work will be a hybrid of telecommute and on-site activity. You will need to be available during the Core Hours of 10:00 am to 2:30 pm Local Time, Monday through Friday, with the exception of Federal Government holidays. In addition, you will be available whenever any work under this contract is being performed.
Background The Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) is the Department of Defense’s premier school for foreign language instruction. As part of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), DLI provides resident language courses in fourteen (14) languages and dialects for more than 3,000 resident students taught and supported by approximately 2,000 faculty and staff annually. Instruction takes place at the Presidio of Monterey in Monterey, California five days a week, seven hours per day, and students several additional hours of homework each night. The DLIFLC contract supports several programs: 1) DLIFLC resident courses delivered in both print and digital formats, 2) DLIFLC non-resident courses offered at various language training detachments across the world, and 3) Training programs for faculty and staff developed by DLIFLC’s support organizations. Duties and Responsibilities- Responsible for professional production of core instructional and ancillary/supplemental multimedia materials including audio, graphic design, image processing, and video media assets.- Creates digital graphic images to support print and online educational products- Responsible for all stages of media production including: storyboarding, script development, image/media selection, copyright vetting, digital animation/effects, audio recording/voice-over work, audio/video editing, and content publishing.- Coordinates with stakeholders throughout all development stages.- Deliver products to customers via SharePoint, OneDrive, or other digital means.- Work site for this position is located in Monterey, CA. All hours on contract are performed on site.
OBXtek is currently staffing for a Network Engineer-Senior, position supporting the Army’s Global Enterprise Network Modernization – OCONUS (GENM-O) organizationMajor Duties and Responsibilities:- Plans, designs, and evaluates new and existing network systems and services, including local area networks, wide area networks, intranets, and the Internet, providing analytical, technical, and administrative support.- Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software- Provide documentation and project management support as well as technical expertise in matters of transport, installation, and implementation for delivery of global network infrastructure- Research emerging technologies. Evaluate their performance and assess their impact on the networking environment- Perform as a subject matter expert (SME) for network/transport systems, executing site surveys and assisting with planning and implementation of site preparation activities worldwide- Attend meetings, working groups, design reviews, and technology discussions which will need to be analyzed, filtered, and captured within architecture development initiatives- Develop, coordinate, and deliver briefings, white papers, working papers and technical analyses representing the position of GENM-O mission requirementsTravel will consist of weeks' long trips both CONUS and OCONUS.Travel can be expected 50% of the time. Must be readily deployable (medically and administratively) to travel within 72 hours in any environment including contingency operations.
OBXtek is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Senior Program Manager to support the Training & Logistics Center of Excellence (CoE). The Program Manager will be responsible for monitoring performance of current projects, building relationships with government clients, aiding and coaching project managers and monitoring the profit and loss of each contract. At any given time, the Program Manager will support up to 10 programs encompassing 200+ employees, and multiple sub-contractors both CONUS and OCONUS. Essential Functions include but are not limited to the following: Financial Program Management (Risk & Strategy):- Tracks and monitors financial objectives by managing and understanding profit and loss, budgets, analyzing variances, initiating corrective actions and providing monthly progress reports. - Responsible for creating and stakeholdering project forecasts.- Responsible for completion of key contract administration activities in support of the Contracts and Subcontracts teams. Contract Administration activities include but not limited to the review & approval of invoices, approving timesheets, tracking and alerting engagement teams of scheduled deliverables, performing competitive pricing analysis in support of subcontract procurement.Operational Program Management:- Interface with PMs/Site Leads within the CoE to monitor status of the project and ensure timely execution of project requirements and deliverables (such as project documentation and deliverables tracking, procurement and material tracking, customer/supplier invoice submission and issues resolution)- Advise and assist PMs/Site Leads and customer(s) regarding the technical scope of contracts.- Work with PMs/Site Leads, Contracting Officers (KOs), Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), and Program Offices for all contract performance issues. This includes shaping CPARS self-assessments in preparation for submission.- Manages and directs ongoing strategy to mitigate risk and maintain continuity of operations in accordance with the requirements specified in multiple SOWs.- Assists with staffing requirements to ensure appropriate staffing levels to maintain Program operations.- Oversees operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.- Supports successful re-competes, organic growth of the current contracts, and identifying new business opportunities within current customer spaces.- Meet with program office representatives who represent OBXtek, Inc. Discuss growth of programs to enhance and build teams to help secure the mission is successful.- Attend meetings and conferences, as necessary.
OBXtek is currently staffing for a Project Coordinator, Journeyman position supporting the Army’s Product Manager Global Enterprise Network Modernization – OCONUS (GENM-O) organization. Major Duties and Responsibilities:- Lead the team in the absence of the government IPT Leader- Lead the team through development of comprehensive work breakdown structures, compilation of a work breakdown structure dictionary, assignment of labor categories, labor rate research, development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), development of activity dependencies, time-phasing of events and complete development, management, and integration of project schedules- Develop, maintain, and track GENM-O Project Schedules throughout the project lifecycle; be proficient in MS Project and capable of integrating the contractor schedule with the program office schedule. Assigns program office resources to; monitor activities, review deliverables, witness testing, observe work performed, e.g. concrete pouring, perform QA/QC, etc.- Assist the Project Lead with coordinating all project activities for all phases of the PMLC to include external stakeholder engagement, briefings and discussions, assist with oversight and review of CDRLs and other contractor deliverables- Develop, produce, and QA/QC all PMLC deliverables such as the work breakdown structures, stakeholder management plan, project concurrence memorandum, statement of requirements, project charter, in addition to preparing charts, tables, graphs and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems.- Support all financial, programming, and administrative activities, such as budgeting, manpower and resource planning, and financial reporting- Analyze data and prepare reports of specific results and trends which might affect their program planning- Be capable of studying work procedures, information flow, production methods, inventory controls, and cost analysis to find project opportunities and efficiencies; capable of engaging and discussing subjects with external stakeholders on behalf of the IPT lead and government position- Perform complex evaluations of existing procedures, processes, techniques, models, and/or systems related to management problems or contractual issues, which would require a report and recommend solutions. Travel will consist of weeks' long trips both CONUS and OCONUS.Travel can be expected 10% of the time. Must be readily deployable (medically and administratively) to travel within 72 hours in any environment including contingency operations.
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.
The STAQSS contract supports the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ). 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 due to COVID, with on-site work happening 2-3 days per week. When the Pentagon re-opens fully, this position may be on-site more frequently. AQP, Global Power Programs Directorate, directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of $10B portfolio of global power programs. The portfolio includes legacy fighters such as the F-15, F-16 and A-10 as well as fifth-generation aircraft like the F-22 and F-35. It encompasses the entirety of the AF munitions procurements to include weapons currently used in OIR operations such as Joint Directed Attack Munition, Small Diameter Bomb, and Hellfire missiles. Finally, the Global Power portfolio captures the AF investments in nuclear triad to include the legacy and modernized ICBM and Cruise Missile programs. The Acquisition Program Analyst, Senior focuses on F-15 Eagle. 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 platform.- 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 compliance with stated program direction and identifying 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- Reviewing and evaluating the impact of national, DoD, JCS, and civil government policies and activities that affect Air Force acquisition programs and capability areas- 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 Air Command (MAJCOM), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), coalition, or bi-lateral activities- Preparing Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) documentation to ensure they accurately articulate the current program- Supporting the HAF review process - Air Force Requirements Oversight Council (AFROCs), Joint Warfighting Capabilities Assessment (JWCAs), Defense Acquisition Boards (DABs), Congressional cycle, Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASPs), Air Force Review Board (AFRBs), Configuration Steering Board (CSB), Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports, etc.- Reviewing and documenting Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests- 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- Reviewing and providing data to assist in preparation for legislative hearings, program documentation, briefing packages and read-aheads, Congressional staffer visits, and other events to ensure an integrated and consistent Air Force position in response to Congressional questions, issues, and requests for information on assigned program/portfolio- Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.
OBXtek is currently staffing for a Security Instructor, Level I with a specialty in Physical Security 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:- Will deliver the materials in a classroom setting, prepare students to pass the exam(s), and work with students individually and in small groups throughout the course. - Present hands-on instruction, lectures, and briefings to audiences- Conduct corrective and preventative maintenance- Testing technical security systems- Repairing defective technical security system equipment- Security Systems Standards Review and Inspection- Pedestrian and Vehicle Screening Systems- Access Control Systems- Access Denial Systems- Intrusion Detection Systems- Physical Security Systems- Electric and Hydraulically Operated Vehicle Arrest SystemsThe 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.
The STAQSS contract supports the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ). 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. SAF/AQXE, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition Integration, provides expert and integrated position/advice to SAE, AF leadership, PEOs and PMs on programming, budgeting, execution and acquisition reporting for AF acquisition programs. AQXE also serves as the SAF/AQ focal point for Business Intelligence/Acumen, Industrial Liaison and Industrial Base efforts. The Strategic Risk Analyst, Senior will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing critical, time-sensitive material, ensuring the appropriate Air Force subject matter experts receive the information for review and comment, and formulating a well-articulated Department of the Air Force (DAF) recommendation. The focus of cases for review and analysis are CFIUS. **This position is currently telework eligible due to COVID, with on-site work 3-4 days per week. When the Pentagon re-opens fully, this position may require more days on-site or 100% onsite. The tasks for this position include:- Review inputs from sources (e.g., CFIUS cases materials, SME inputs) to analyze strategic risk vectors to the industrial base. Infuse latest adversarial risk into strategic risk assessments, incorporates insights from U.S. industrial base capabilities, and vets SME input regarding endangerment to industrial base segments. - Ensure the appropriate analysts receive strategic risk information, as required, to assist in their individual risk assessments. - Monitor and recommend adjudications to issues involving national security agreements, letters of agreement, and other mitigations resulting from “completed” CFIUS cases. - Maintain knowledge of U.S. industrial base capabilities and risks. - Analyze CFIUS transactions and materials, SME inputs, and other sources to assess potential strategic risk vectors and trends. - Collaborate with other industrial base analysts with DAF and other applicable Departments and agencies to identify strategic issues. - Adjudicate changes to mitigation and monitoring agreements (or other instruments used to oversee completed CFIUS cases), respond to actions/activities as defined by the agreements with recommendations for government action. - Summarize complex technical and financial material into decision or information papers for presentation to Air Force leadership. - Notify AQXE government personnel of any foreign acquisitions of U.S. companies that are of concern to the Air Force and have not been submitted to CFIUS for review. - Attend/participate in meetings, as required. - Anyother tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with theCOR.
OBXtek is currently staffing for an opening of an Acquisition Policy Analyst, Journeyman to support the STAQSS program at the Pentagon. **This position is currently telework eligible due to COVID, with on-site work 2 days per week. When the Pentagon re-opens fully, this position may require more days on-site or 100% onsite. This SAF/AQXS team develops and implements tools, training, and policy related to Air Force acquisition management, reporting, structure, and execution; serves as the acquisition domain functional chief information officer developing and maintaining the enterprise architecture, data strategy, and business information technology plans. This team also establishes integrated life cycle acquisition policy and guidance for Air Force systems, subsystems, end-items, and services; monitors and assess changes to the acquisition process and structure resulting from legislation, regulation, or initiatives and integrates into AF acquisition policy; and support audit readiness and self- inspection by providing process, tools, and policy that ensure a single coherent, integrated, and synchronized implementation of acquisition requirements. The tasks for this position include:- Reviewing and evaluating the impact of national, DOD, JCS, and civil government acquisition policies that affect Air Force acquisition programs and capability areas.- Analyzing and evaluating Air Force acquisition policies and processes for implementation by Air Force acquisition programs.- Recommending and designing strategies to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of Air Force acquisition policy and processes.- Supporting HAF policy and guidance development and review for acquisition equity.- Providing programmatic guidance to Air Force acquisition programs on the implementation of acquisition policies.- Providing programmatic guidance to Air Force acquisition programs on the implementation of financial audit readiness.- Attending OSD and HAF forums; ensuring Air Force acquisition interests are fully articulated within DOD. Additional tasks for this position include:- Researching, analyzing, and editing Air Force policy and processes.- Creating, reviewing, and completing TMT taskers pertaining to Policy (DoDIs, AFIs, AFPAMs)- Participating in the Virtual Policy Team (VPT) telecom.- Assisting the Publication Change Manager (PCM) and Policy leadership by updating and editing draft publications.- Reviewing other written communication within Policy for clarity, administrative and editorial inputs.
OBXtek is hiring for an onsite Assistive Technology (AT) support to provide AT hardware and software technical support for agency employees with disabilities. This support will include Level 3 support for Windows 10 and higher compatible hardware and software issues. Some the SSA's current software is: Jaws, Dragon 11, MAGic, J-say, Kurzweil, Duxbury, and NexTalk VM. In support of the task, the contractor shall perform the activities described in the sections below: Activities:- Design, implement, and document all AT configuration changes, for employees with disabilities (e.g., speech output, voice recognition, telecommunication devices for the deaf, screen magnification, Braille translation, and scanning software) on the SSA LAN Ethernet network.- Participate with various SSA divisions in the configuration control of monthly changes to the client/server configuration of supported AT.- Expedite deployment of AT by following up with team members on the progress of configuration changes.- Maintain current and historical records of AT configuration changes.- Install software and test applications for accessibility in conjunction with with 508/ASB, application developers, and DIET staff.- Process downloads, deploy retrofits and update current managed desktop image for workstations/laptops in coordination with migration team.- Produce SCCM inventory reports and generate various reports for downloads or troubleshooting special configuration software for configurations listed above. - Install, test, and configure Windows 10 and higher workstations/laptops with AT device software and hardware for the Network Test Facility (NETF).- Review and understand build documents and make recommendations for modifications.- Research and test new products and software packages that could significantly impact AT device environments at SSA.- Communicate and attend meetings with OTSO team members and other SSA components.- Document problems in CAPRS. Immediately notify the Task Manager of extraordinary problems. - Develop and document solutions for preventive maintenance. - Document analysis of special configuration and AT software environment. - Develop PowerShell, Visual Basic and batch script programming solutions to existing AT software to ensure operability with current SSA hardware and software platforms. - Document scripts per the direction of the Task Manager. - Coordinate support with other SSA Office of Systems components for support of special hardware and software platforms. Deliverables:- The contractor shall provide a technical progress report to the Task Manager via email including any configuration or procedural changes needed as a result of troubleshooting, problem resolution activities or infrastructure changes and design. The technical progress report is usually do 7 days from the time the Task Manager assigns the task.- The contractor shall submit inventory reports and other ad hoc reports shall to the Task Manager via email. These reports are usually do 7-10 days from the time the Task Manger assigns the task.- The contractor shall complete documentation problems in CAPRS documentation between 2 hours and 2 business days of identification, depending upon the severity of the problem. - The contractor shall document and submit solutions for preventative maintenance to the Task Manager via email usually between 3 business days and 3 weeks after assignment.- The contractor shall submit an analysis of special configuration hardware, software, or the environment to the Task Manager via email usually within 3 business days and 3 weeks after assignment.- The contractor shall provide documentation of completed scripts to the Task Manager via email. The documentation is usually due 7 days after the Task Manager assigns the task.
OBXtek is staffing for a Test and Evaluation Engineer (Journeyman) for the Army TENCAP SETA program supporting the Product Manager TENCAP (PdM TENCAP). PdM TENCAP falls under Program Executive Office – Intelligence Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S) and chartered with the responsibility of executing the Army’s TENCAP program. Army TENCAP's mission is to enable the Army to rapidly exploit and influence National capabilities and architectures. Army TENCAP conducts advanced development and rapid prototyping to enhance, inform, and modernize Army capabilities. The Test and Evaluation Enginner must have experience in testing Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) functions of ISR systems. Requirements for this position include testing for the full range of programs within Army TENCAP, to include prototypes, rapid acquisition, and traditional DoD programs. Key Responsibilities:- Test Planning Documentation: Review, provide comments to, and maintain test documentation to include: System Evaluation Plans, Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)s, Measures of Effectiveness, Measures of Performance, and test plans. Prepare and deliver Test documentation IAW AR 73-1, Test and Evaluation Policy. Provide recommendations in planning, forecasting costs, coordinating, and executing test events. Provide technical input to SAMPs to address the program’s overall acquisition approach, including the test and evaluation approach for TENCAP projects.- Test Execution: Prepare test reports that document deficiencies and issues identified in the conduct of test and evaluation events.- Test Support: Evaluate design reviews, audits, and draft quality assurance (QA) reports for T&E programs for the system being acquired. The contractor shall provide test documentation for test items to the test organizations. Draft and provide a Safety Assessment Report IAW CDRL E001. The contractor shall provide recommendations to ensure that T&E of all systems is planned and conducted to sufficiently stress the systems in representative environments.
OBXtek is staffing for a Project Officer (Junior) for the Army TENCAP SETA program supporting the Product Manager TENCAP (PdM TENCAP). PdM TENCAP falls under Program Executive Office – Intelligence Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S) and chartered with the responsibility of executing the Army’s TENCAP program. Army TENCAP's mission is to enable the Army to rapidly exploit and influence National capabilities and architectures. Army TENCAP conducts advanced development and rapid prototyping to enhance, inform, and modernize Army capabilities. As a member of the Resource and Program Execution Team the Project Officer performs analysis, evaluation and make recommendations on all aspects of planning, programing, and budgeting for TENCAP initiatives. Apply knowledge in acquisition, program and budgetary laws, policies, and regulations, to TENCAP projects and programs. Provide draft plans and recommendations on program cost analysis, annual/multi-year, and long-range fiscal planning. This includes Program Objective Memorandum (POM) briefs; Procurement & Research; Development, Test and Evaluation Forms (P&R) forms; Acquisition Program Baseline Briefings (APBBs); and other acquisition strategy and planning documents. Prepare for acquisition milestone reviews and Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) reviews. Develop and staff Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADM). Provide input and recommendations regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of acquisition programs and provide assessments that will support the PdM TENCAP's major milestone decisions and mission resourcing. Develop, staff and archive interagency agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, and Memoranda of Agreement.
OBXtek is staffing for a Project Officer (Journeyman) for the Army TENCAP SETA program supporting the Product Manager TENCAP (PdM TENCAP). PdM TENCAP falls under Program Executive Office – Intelligence Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S) and chartered with the responsibility of executing the Army’s TENCAP program. Army TENCAP's mission is to enable the Army to rapidly exploit and influence National capabilities and architectures. Army TENCAP conducts advanced development and rapid prototyping to enhance, inform, and modernize Army capabilities. As a Key member of the Resource and Program Execution Tean the Project Officer performs analysis, evaluation and make recommendations on all aspects of planning, programing, and budgeting for TENCAP initiatives. Apply knowledge in acquisition, program and budgetary laws, policies, and regulations, to TENCAP projects and programs. Provide draft plans and recommendations on program cost analysis, annual/multi-year, and long-range fiscal planning. This includes Program Objective Memorandum (POM) briefs; Procurement & Research; Development, Test and Evaluation Forms (P&R) forms; Acquisition Program Baseline Briefings (APBBs); and other acquisition strategy and planning documents. Prepare for acquisition milestone reviews and Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) reviews. Develop and staff Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADM). Provide input and recommendations regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of acquisition programs and provide assessments that will support the PdM TENCAP's major milestone decisions and mission resourcing. Develop, staff and archive interagency agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, and Memoranda of Agreement.
OBXtek is staffing for a Project Officer (Senior) for the Army TENCAP SETA program supporting the Product Manager TENCAP (PdM TENCAP). PdM TENCAP falls under Program Executive Office – Intelligence Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S) and chartered with the responsibility of executing the Army’s TENCAP program. Army TENCAP's mission is to enable the Army to rapidly exploit and influence National capabilities and architectures. Army TENCAP conducts advanced development and rapid prototyping to enhance, inform, and modernize Army capabilities. As a Key member of the Resource and Program Execution Tean the Senior Project Officer performs analysis, evaluation and make recommendations on all aspects of planning, programing, and budgeting for TENCAP initiatives. Apply knowledge in acquisition, program and budgetary laws, policies, and regulations, to TENCAP projects and programs. Provide draft plans and recommendations on program cost analysis, annual/multi-year, and long-range fiscal planning. This includes Program Objective Memorandum (POM) briefs; Procurement & Research; Development, Test and Evaluation Forms (P&R) forms; Acquisition Program Baseline Briefings (APBBs); and other acquisition strategy and planning documents. Prepare for acquisition milestone reviews and Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) reviews. Develop and staff Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADM). Provide input and recommendations regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of acquisition programs and provide assessments that will support the PdM TENCAP's major milestone decisions and mission resourcing. Develop, staff and archive interagency agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, and Memoranda of Agreement.
OBXtek is staffing for a Program Analyst (Senior) for the Army TENCAP SETA program supporting the Product Manager TENCAP (PdM TENCAP). PdM TENCAP falls under Program Executive Office – Intelligence Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S) and chartered with the responsibility of executing the Army’s TENCAP program. Army TENCAP's mission is to enable the Army to rapidly exploit and influence National capabilities and architectures. Army TENCAP conducts advanced development and rapid prototyping to enhance, inform, and modernize Army capabilities. As a Key member of the Resource and Program Execution Tean the Senior Program Analyst performs analysis, evaluation and make recommendations on all aspects of planning, programing, and budgeting for TENCAP initiatives. Apply knowledge in acquisition, program and budgetary laws, policies, and regulations, to TENCAP projects and programs. Provide draft plans and recommendations on program cost analysis, annual/multi-year, and long-range fiscal planning. This includes Program Objective Memorandum (POM) briefs; Procurement & Research; Development, Test and Evaluation Forms (P&R) forms; Acquisition Program Baseline Briefings (APBBs); and other acquisition strategy and planning documents. Prepare for acquisition milestone reviews and Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) reviews. Develop and staff Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADM). Provide input and recommendations regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of acquisition programs and provide assessments that will support the PdM TENCAP's major milestone decisions and mission resourcing. Develop, staff and archive interagency agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, and Memoranda of Agreement.
