Responsibilities

OBXtek is currently staffing for an Acquisition Program Analyst , 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 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 :

• Provide Investment and Strategic Partnership Oversight and provide support on strategic communication and pathfinder areas as well as support to overall AFWERX action items / taskers as directed.
• Provide guidance and oversight on the strategic objectives of this program on behalf of the Air Force Senior Acquisition Executive (SAE).
• Track, understand and assist with understanding of AF policy, directives & instructions and maintain a digital repository of key documents for reference in assisting staff.
• Advise and assist the AQR staff as they work to increase understanding of and support for AFRL within Senior leadership & Staffs.
• Support on strategic communications, congressional requests, and requests from senior leadership throughout the AF and DoD.
• Provide support and advocacy for policy and legislative change actions.
• Identify / analyze AFWERX internal / external communications requirements / processes to solidify the information needs of SAF / AQ and its internal / external stakeholders.
• Maintain regular exchange / communications with AFRL, on strategic relationships, such as manufacturing.
• Support all AF-wide training regarding commercial technology ventures, venture financing, and venture procurement.
• Supporting HAF budget preparation and defense, SAE oversight and decision-making activities, PEO program execution and oversight efforts of aircraft and spacecraft platforms and may be required to work independently.
• Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution.
• Tracking compliance with stated program direction and identifying issues.
• Identifying and researching programmatic issues and tradeoffs in terms of required capabilities, costs, and schedules.
• Providing short notice, quick-reaction analyses of critical programmatic issues in the context of Congressional, OSD Staff, Joint Staff, HQ USAF, MAJCOM, NATO, coalition, or bi-lateral ing PPBE documentation to ensure they accurately articulate the current program.
• Supporting the HAF review process - AFROCs, JWCAs, DABs, Congressional cycle, ASPs, AFRBs, CSBs, GAO reports, etc.
• 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.
• Handles confidential and classified (Secret / TS-SCI) information, correspondence, and communications.
• Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.

Qualifications

Active Top Secret-SCI Clearance

Bachelors degree in any discipline.

3-5 year of relevant acquisition experience in a System Program Office and / or HAF required. Experience in the DoD acquisition lifecycle, acquisition strategies, documents, and processes are highly desired.

Security Clearance

Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Company Information

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field.

Our mission is Our People Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO.

Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Last updated : 2024-06-14