OBXtek, Inc. supports the State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs ISSO. The Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA) has three main areas: Serving American Citizens abroad, Passports, and VISAs. Consular Affairs Key Management Infrastructure (CAKMI) Team Log Monitor and Scrum Master will monitor the Consular Affairs Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Enterprise utilizing Splunk and integrating other tools such as App Dynamics along with reviewing local event log files. This position also serves as the CAKMI Team’s Scrum Master on a SCALED Agile Train following CA’s prescribed Agile methodologies. Furthermore, this position involves drafting, submitting, and tracking System deployment plans, Firewall Rule access requests, and other Change Management correspondence.Members of the CAKMI team are charged with managing CA’s the encryption of CA’s SBU data at rest including databases, Oracle Wallet Keys, SQL TDE Keys, and File level encryption..CAKMI Team Log Monitoring and Scrum Master position’s individual responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:- Monitor all SIEM events within CAKMI System boundaries. - Build a robust event and incident management operation process for the CAKMI.- Develop custom dashboards and search queries in Splunk tailored to monitoring the key management infrastructure.- Engage and coordinate with vendor support services to support operational in technical inquires.- Create and manage Change Requests and System Deployment Plans from Development through Production.- Serve as Scrum Master and represent team in all required ceremonies.- Plan and represent team in quarterly Program Increments and Sprints on the teams Agile Train.- Use IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) to manage all user stories, epics, features, build records, etc.- Use ServiceNow to submit and manage Deployment Plans and manage tickets submitted against the team for outages and other requests.- NIST 800-53 controls/responsibilities specific to the CAKMI system.- Assist as required to maintain system ATO.**The breakdown of this position is currently ~20% Splunk Administration. It also includes Agile Scrum, Creating Deployment Plans, and assisting with Deployments of Thales Data Security Managers (DSMs) & CipherTrust Manager.
We are recruiting for a Account Manager/Business Developer to support our 1TechJV Joint Venture's Transformation Twenty-One Total Technologies-Generation 2 contract. The individual will be employed by our Mentor partner in the JV, TechAnax.The Account Manager and T4NG2 Business Developer position will lead the 1TechJV pursuit of opportunities within the VA and task order awards under the Department of Veterans Affairs Transformation Twenty-One Total Technologies-Generation 2 ensuring the success of the joint venture in expanding its government relationships and business base within the Veterans Affairs Administration , primarily using the 1TechJV T4NG2 IDIQ. The successful candidate will manage the Veterans Affairs business account and business development and capture processes for multiple strategic new business growth opportunities within the Department and its components. Duties:- Develops a contact strategy to establish communications with key executives, managers, and operators within the VA. - Provides status briefings and initiatives to report health and progress of the account in achieving strategic and operational goals and process improvement. - Identifies qualifying agency funded programs of significant strategic or financial value, with special focus on the 1TechJV joint venture. Joint venture members capabilities.- Works on proposal efforts to include capture, solutioning, and assisting proposal writers, proposal managers, business subject matter experts, technical experts, clinical subject matter experts, etc., with proposal writing and compliance reviews.- Manages T4NG2 opportunities and personal quota attainment.- Interfaces with the joint-venture managers, joint-venture operational and business development personnel, various joint venture, headquarters personnel, teaming partners, .and potential and current government (T4NG) clients.- Works closely with senior BD managers to identify opportunities and ensure effective, efficient, and integrated implementation of strategies and capture leading to organic growth.- Attends conferences and other external meetings to explore Task Order opportunities.- Prepares vehicle pipeline, status reports and briefings for management.- Supports continual IDIQ process improvement.- Maintains appropriate records and documentation, tracks, monitors, and reports data in our CRM tools.- Develops and maintains a “value added” working relationship with BD managers and joint-venture executives, Proposal Managers, SMEs, and Program/Project Managers- Conducts competitive assessments on specific opportunities and makes recommendations on teaming partners and teaming agreements as appropriate for specific task order opportunities.- Manages the go to partner agreements with the joint-venture executives for fast 14 day turn of task order responses.- Stays abreast of joint-venture member technical offerings, successes, and breakthroughs.- Works closely with joint-venture member BD managers providing them with the necessary data and insight to properly integrate and manage the BD function into their respective strategies, operating plans and budgets.- Establishes practices and procedures to ensure the highest level of professional standards in conducting business activities and for building long lasting relationships with company employees, clients, and business partners.- Prepares Bid/No-Bid gate packages for each task order opportunity and creates/updates strategic account plans for the entire T4NG2 account.
OBXtek is currently staffing for an Engineer, Senior to work within the USAF Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology and Engineering (AQR) to support the digital transformation initiative team. This position supports engineering matters for AQR with responsibilities for planning, programming, and budgeting efforts for the Air Force Science and Technology (S&T) portfolio, as well as the Air Force experimentation, prototyping, development planning, and technology integration programs. AQR serves as the Air Force S&T Executive, Air Force Acquisition Chief Engineer and Technical Authority, the Air Force Corrosion Control and Prevention Executive, Air Force Standardization Executive, and functional manager for the scientist and engineer (S&E) career field and establishes engineering policy and guidance for Air Force systems, subsystems, and end-items. **This position is currently telework eligible due to COVID, with in person meetings happening approximately 3-4 days per week. When the Pentagon re-opens fully, this position may be 100% onsite. The tasks for this position include:- Providing expertise on Model Based Systems Engineering implementation and policy.- 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 providing technical analysis for the preparation of programmatic documentation and responses to Congressional, DOD, Air Force Secretariat, and/or Air staff.- Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommending solutions.- Performing technical studies on individual weapon systems, weapon system integration and capability areas.- Analyzing weapon systems architecture and integration and identify issues.- Identifying operational deficiencies and other key issues, conducting research to develop alternatives and providing recommendations and support for resolution.- Performing weapon system/technology/cost trade-off studies.- Reviewing and assessing technical, operational, and management concepts, documents, and specifications.- Assessing the capability of weapon system design alternatives to provide the required capability.- Assessing policy requirements and developing policy and procedures governing Air Force acquisition engineering and technical services.- Assessing operating system end of life support analysis and recommending strategies to address impact on weapons.- Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.
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, Senior candidate will work for the Information Dominance Programs Directorate which directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of information dominance programs. This person serves as the focal point within the HAF for information dominance matters associated with integrated product life cycle management and facilitates information dominance stakeholder collaboration in addressing lifecycle issues. **This position is currently telework eligible, with in person meetings happening 2-3 days per week. This position may be 100% onsite. The Acquisition Program Analyst, Senior position include supporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF) budget preparation and defense, SAE oversight and decision-making activities. Personnel in this position at this level will directly support Headquarters-level actions regarding Air Force Information Technology (IT) Business systems such as LOG-IT. 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, identify issues, and recommend 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 identify issues. Identifying and researching programmatic issues and tradeoffs in terms of required capabilities, costs, and schedules.- 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 develop 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.- 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 an Executive Assistant, Senior, who will provide support to a General Officer, and must ensure effective use of time and productive interactions with staff and other military/government executives in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Global Power Programs Directorate (SAF/AQP). This office provides executive support to the general officer and independent recommendations on key acquisition issues that cut across all SAF/AQ organizations for direct use by the assistant secretary and military deputy. 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. Personnel will handle a wide range of executive support-related tasks involving administrative functions, research, and management of tasks and projects. **Work onsite at the Pentagon is 5 days per week. The tasks for this position include:- Responsible for schedule management, office management, communication liaison, information preparation, company records management, data analysis, and representing the General Officer (GO) to others. - Uses discretion and judgement and knowledge of organization to facilitate the executive's activities.- Conserves the GOs time by reading, researching, prioritizing, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collects and analyzes information; and initiates communications.- Manages GO's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.- Completes and manages projects, distributes work to others, follows up on results. Works closely with the GO and other assigned support staff.- Plans and orchestrates complex and detailed meetings and events at the Pentagon and NCR locations.- Handles confidential information, correspondence, and communications.- Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.
OBXtek is recruiting for a Security Engineer IV to work on the PEO-T contract for USTRANSCOM. The tasks for this person will be, but not limited to, the following:- In processing of new team members. - Following NIPR account pickup, task lead provides all remaining account request forms standard for security engineers. - Templates pre-populated with standard language meeting current requirements of information owners stored on network shareIn processing of new team members. - Formulates/defines system scope and objectives for assigned projects.- Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results. - Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written. - Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation. - Has full technical knowledge of all phases of applications systems analysis and programming. - Also has duties instructing, directing, and checking the work of other systems analysis and programming personnel. - Responsible for Quality Assurance (QA) review. - Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of team members. - May be responsible for project completion and user satisfaction.Standard work hours are 0700-1700.
OBXtek is currently staffing for aOperations/Technical Support Analyst, Journeyman & Help Desk Specialist position supporting the Army’s Global Enterprise Network Modernization – OCONUS (GENM-O) organization. Operations/Technical Support Analyst Duties:- 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, ArmyGlobal Enterprise Network Modernization - OCONUS 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 PdM GENM-O operations. - Perform emergency notification procedures for GENM-O 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 suspenses. - 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 PdM 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, to 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.Helpdesk Specialist Duties: - Contractor shall maintain the SharePoint Portal server location for storing, versioning, and collaborating on documents and MS Project Server collection sites daily. - Contractor shall maintain software needs for Government-provided desktop computers as required on a recurring basis with assignment of new Government or contractor personnel to GENM-O in support ofthe KM function, the contractor shall:- Coordinate within GENM-O Directorates and maintain the GENM-O Share Point portal.- Validate project is funded, named appropriately and assigned a unique ID, updated in the Master Project List (MPL), assigned to the proper directorate, and governance structure and electronic repository are established, as required.- Analyze project in coordination with GENM-O Directorates all portal Performance Work Statement (PWS) 38 documentation (i.e. plans, schedules, matrices, registers, charters, concurrence memorandums, support agreements, and strategies) to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with organizational standards, as required.- Modify site views, arrange for integrated version history tracking, accomplish collaborative live editing, and establish user friendly search capabilities based on validated user requirements as required schedule.- Recommend and assist Government enforcement of portal access and governance policy daily.- Establish and update authoritative repository for all project data as required with new projects and as old projects transition-out.- Provide users initial and refresher SharePoint orientation training with assignment of new personnel or when portal views are changed.- Prepare and maintain comprehensive user’s guide for the portal.- Establish process for gathering and tracking new requirements and updates.- Establish and maintain electronic trouble ticket process and respond to inquiries.- Coordinate trouble tickets with the help desk as required. 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 Project Manager (PM), Senior position supporting the Army’s Product Manager Power Projection Enablers (PdM P2E) organization. Below is a list of expectations the PM must meet for this effort:Major Duties and Responsibilities:- Serve as the Government’s point of contact.- Provide technical supervision and guidance for all Contractor personnel assigned to the contract.- Lead the Support Contract team in providing best business practices to the program office.- Oversee all contractual responsibilities and delivery of all contract deliverables.- Ensure an efficient, effective, and economical level of contract support is provided to the program office.- Provide oversight of staff and support activities.- Maintain contract costs.- Coordinate with the COR and, as required by the PMO, to fill vacancies with the most qualified personnel.- Manage overall contract performance to include providing subcontract management, monitoring invoicing, coordinating contract change proposals; and understanding the needs and customer expectations to ensure customer satisfaction.Some travel can be expected. Travel will consist of trips both CONUS and OCONUS.
OBXtek is currently staffing for an Acquisition Program Analyst, Senior in the AQP, Global Power Programs Directorate. This position supports the Secretary of the Air Force Headquarters on the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support (STAQSS) prime contract.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. 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. **This position is currently telework eligible, with on-site work happening 3-4 days per week. This position may be on-site more frequently. The Acquisition Program Analyst, Senior focuses on the Nuclear portfolio (GBSD, Mk21A, MM III Mods) under the Global Power portfolio, developing documentation to support Air Force budget requests, and generating decision-quality information for Air Force senior leaders. 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 Technical Writer, Senior position supporting the Army’s Product Manager Global Enterprise Network Modernization – OCONUS (GENM-O) organization. Below is a list of expectations the candidate must meet for this effort:- Researching topics, writing documents and editing their work for publication. - Assist Technical Leads in writing technical documentation for IT and networking hardware/software systems development, implementation, and operation. - Assist Technical Leads in writing necessary documentation for the Government to undertake and manage project system acquisitions. - Assist Technical Leads in writing necessary documentation for Continuity of Operations.- Assist the PMO in writing necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and program IT and networking hardware/software systems processes - Assist the PMO in writing requirement documents, acquisitions documents, and various other documentation on complex subjects used in a PMO. - Manage updates and revisions to Infrastructure Technology technical literature.- Adept in quickly grasping complex technical concepts and making them understandable in text and online help. - Use and contribute to the company’s style and branding guide. - Create and maintain a comprehensive list of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) directly related to this role. - Translate complex and technical information into an intuitive and straightforward format that is easy to digest. - Standardize learning designs material across various media (SharePoint, web portal, documents repository) according to organizational templates, branding standards and style guidelines. - Recommend new tools, support materials and learning opportunities for the team you will be supporting. Hybrid: In Office Tue and Thurs. Remote M-W-F.
OBXtek, Inc. is hiring a JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller) Instructor on the JTAC & SUAS Program Management Support contract at 21 Special Tactics Squadron Ft. Liberty, NC. Duties include:- JTAC instruction, training and tracking responsibilities.- Ensure activities are carried out in accordance with established specifications, schedules, and budgets.- Held or exceeded a JTAC instructor qualification (regardless of position) as defined in service JTAC guidance or instructions (e.g. JFS ESC AP MOA 2004-01, USSOCOM M350-5, AFSOCI 13-50)
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 an Acquisition Program Analyst, Senior in the AQP, Global Power Programs Directorate. This position supports the Secretary of the Air Force Headquarters on the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support (STAQSS) prime contract.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. 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 small diameter missiles (SDP II), FAWAP, MALD/Decoys. 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.**This position is currently telework eligible, with on-site work happening 3-4 days per week. This position may be on-site more frequently.
OBXtek is recruiting for a Software Solutions Architect assigned to support US Space Force’s Space Systems Command, Operational Command and Control Acquisition Delta, known as Kobayashi Maru (KM). Kobayashi Maru is responsible for continuously delivering impactful software for space operations. The program office’s mission includes the development and deployment of software for space defense, space domain awareness, and enabling data services. As the Software Solutions Architect, you will be expected to evaluate existing systems and technologies, as well as on-going development activities and constraints to orchestrate an executable strategy to develop the next generation solutions for (1) orbit determination, (2) decay/re-entry/de-orbit, (3) launch, (4) satellite catalog administration, (5) maneuver processing, (6) breakup/separation processing, (7) rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking, (8) conjunction processing, and (9) sensor tasking and calibration. Key duties of this role will include, but are not limited, to the following:- Define software system architectures, its main components, their interfaces, and the interactions with each other and externally at the portfolio and enterprise level;- Design the software system of systems to meeting Key Performance Parameters and Key System Attributes;- Enforce sound software engineering standards and methods, as well as proper, secure utilization of modern technologies;- Collaborate with Product Owners, Product Managers, Engineers, and Stakeholders to determine the discrete functional and non-functional requirements for software solutions;- Create architectural documentation and models to capture software design concepts, user interface layouts, functional workflows, and integration;- Develop software specifications to support development activities with keen attention to integration, test, dependency, resiliency, risk, constraints, and feasibility;- Effectively communicate concepts and guidelines at all levels to enable repeatable, secure, rapid software development and deployment;- Advise on best practices and approaches to software architectures, algorithms, development, patterns, implementation, and integration – while complying with data, platform, test, cost, and schedule constraints;- Provide development teams with architectural blueprints, workflows, and strategies to ensure delivered software meets mission requirements and user needs;- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues from system level integration and test, down to code issues, defects, and designs;- Architect the product level, portfolio level, and enterprise level roadmaps to inform development and delivery activities for the next 1 – 4 years;- Collaborate with requirements management, test community, data layer, platform and infrastructure, risk management, and configuration management to ensure mutual awareness and understand of the overarching design, development, and delivery solution Your resume must demonstrate the following experience:- Architecting software solutions for high volume, complex missions- Successfully executing systems of systems software planning, design, integration, and test- Designing cloud-native software application architectures and hybrid cloud environments in AWS and Azure- Delivering software within the DevSecOps framework- Implementing application security, cloud security, and cybersecurity techniques- Foundational understanding of astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, and/or space domain awareness- Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript, Java, Kotlin, SQL, Kubernetes, and Microservice This is a hybrid position. Due to the fast-paced nature of the role and the persistent need to access secure networks, you can expect to work on-site at least 3 days per week. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite with the Government customer at an off-base location in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Salary Range: $150k - $200k
OBXtek is currently staffing for an Engineer, Journeyman to support SAF/AQR, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology and Engineering, at the Pentagon. AQR serves as the Air Force S&T Executive, Air Force Acquisition Chief Engineer and Technical Authority, the Air Force Corrosion Control and Prevention Executive, Air Force Standardization Executive, and functional manager for the scientist and engineer (S&E) career field. Develops and implements plans, policies, and procedures for Air Force S&T, laboratory management, technology transition (to include Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations), Technology Cooperation Program, technology transfer, development planning (DP), and experimentation. AQR establishes engineering policy and guidance for Air Force systems, subsystems, and end-items. Leads the Systems Security Engineering activities that include the identification and protection of critical program information (CPI) and functions, elimination or mitigation of cyber vulnerabilities, and program protection planning. *This position is currently hybrid, being on-site at the Pentagon approximately 2-3 days per week.* The tasks for this position include:- Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution.- Providing Honest Broker assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions and of prime contractor technical and operational issues.- Researching and providing technical analysis for the preparation of programmatic documentation and responses to Congressional, DOD, Air Force Secretariat, and/or Air Staff.- Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommending solutions.- Performing technical studies on individual weapon systems, weapon system integration and capability areas.- Analyzing weapon systems architecture and integration and identify issues.- Identifying operational deficiencies and other key issues, conducting research to develop alternatives and providing recommendations and support for resolution.- Performing weapon system/technology/cost trade-off studies.- Reviewing and assessing technical, operational, and management concepts, documents, and specifications.- Assessing the capability of weapon system design alternatives to provide the required capability.- Providing expertise on Model Based Systems Engineering implementation and policy.- Assessing policy requirements and developing policy and procedures governing Air Force acquisition engineering and technical services.- Assessing operating system end of life support analysis and recommending strategies to address impact on weapons.- Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.
OBXtek is staffing for aJoint Event Life Cycle (JELC) Exercise Planner - Level I for the National Guard Bureau in Arlington, VA. The work will include but not be limited to the following:- Produce a report of information outlined in the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) listed in TE4 (STPA Checklist). - Provide the tasks and deliverables required by the JELC for approximately 220 events per year. - Provide support for the Collective Training Branch (NG-J374) working at the NGB/NCR home office.- Ensure that they provide proposed planning, training and support for NGB and JFHQs-State IAW CJCSM 3500-series policy documents. - Support the requirements of exercises during: command post exercises (CPX), field training exercise (FTX), staff and table top exercises (TTX) at the National, regional, State, local and unit levels using Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS), Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS), Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS) and Army Training Information Management System (ARTIMS) to automate the development of joint collective training events:- Facilitate and document exercise products. Formats and deadlines are subject to change, at the discretion of on-site program manager and military lead. - Validate and verify that event execution is in accordance with pre-approved planning. - Update branch upon the completion of the event execution. - Upon return from the event execution, complete TE9 to summarize Exercise Objectives, Observations and Findings, and Conclusions within five (5) business days. - Upon return from the event execution, commence tasks within TE3 and report weekly status during CRE weekly meetings.- Provide JELC planning status during the weekly JIET synch meeting. Work Performance: ***This positions is performed 100% onsite in Arlington, VA***
OBXtek is currently staffing for an Acquisition Program Analyst, Journeyman to work within the USAF Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology and Engineering (AQR). AQR serves as the Air Force S&T Executive, Air Force Acquisition Chief Engineer and Technical Authority, the Air Force Corrosion Control and Prevention Executive, Air Force Standardization Executive, and functional manager for the scientist and engineer (S&E) career field. It develops and implements plans, policies, and procedures for Air Force S&T, laboratory management, technology transition (to include Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations), Technology Cooperation Program, technology transfer, development planning (DP), and experimentation. AQR also establishes engineering policy and guidance for Air Force systems, leads the Systems Security Engineering activities, and establishes policy and guidance for the development, implementation, and operation of the Air Force airworthiness assurance system. *This position is hybrid, with work on-site currently 3-4 days per week to meet the mission's needs.* The Acquisition Program Analyst, Journeyman position focuses primarily on leading TMT workflow system and sub-actions required. Tasks for this position include:- Supporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF) Service Acquisition Executive (SAE) oversight and decision-making activities by coordinating staff actions for AQR divisions to support SAE.- Maintaining and analyzing planning, scheduling, and management data.- Integrating SAF/AQR divisions through consistent communication and coordination across the Directorate.- Managing, organizing, and ordering office supplies.- Setting up and maintaining file plans and maintaining records (including IT hardware inventory records).- Executing administrative policies within the SAF/AQR divisions. - Managing data repositories on network drives and monitoring organizational inboxes. - Providing organizational workflow management support via managing the Task Management Tool (TMT) program, including the following:- Creating, reviewing, assigning, and closing tasks within the AQR divisions.- Monitoring suspense’s, issuing follow-up correspondence, and reviewing correspondence for accuracy.- Providing regular status of organizational workflow at staff meetings.- Act as a liaison between the AQR divisions to manage stakeholder expectations and coordinate communications.- Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, strategies, program documentation, supplemental information, and program execution.- Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommending solutions.- Tracking and ensuring compliance with stated program direction and regulations.- Reviewing and providing data to assist in preparation for program documentation, briefing packages and read-aheads.- Providing weekly or ad-hoc reports to leadership on AQR projects/tasks.- Receiving and distributing mail, greeting visitors, and answering phones, on occasion when backup support is needed.- Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.
OBXtek, Inc. is hiring a JTAC Instructor on the AFSOC JTAC & SUAS Program Management Support contract and ensure activities are carried out in accordance with established specifications, schedules, and budgets. Functional areas of responsibility include JTAC instruction, training and tracking responsibilities, including JTAC, JTAC-I, JTAC-E, JTAC simulator training, range scheduling, mission duties for range operations, and CAS malfunction/accident/incident response and reporting. Maintain JTAC, JTAC-I and JTAC-E qualifications in accordance with, JFS ESC AP MOA 2004-01, SOCOM M350-5, AFSOCI 13-50, and Wing, Group, or unit level guidance. Assist in establishing and maintaining the unit JTAC academics, folders, and programs in accordance with JFS ESC AP MOA 2004-01, USSOCOM M350-5, AFSOCI 13-50, and Wing, Group, or unit guidance.
OBXtek is currently staffing for an Acquisition Program Analyst, Senior in the Global Reach Programs Directorate (AQQ). This position supports the Secretary of the Air Force Headquarters on the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support (STAQSS) prime contract. AQQ directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of Global Reach programs. 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, special operations, 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), 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 on-site for work 5 days per week. The Acquisition Program Analyst, Senior position support will be primarily for the AQQ Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) program. 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 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.
