Senior Program Management Analyst

Description

As the Senior Program Management Analyst, you will provide senior-level technical and advisory expertise to NAVAIR's Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office (PMA-271), helping to shape aircraft system strategies, objectives, and execution plans. You will support the research, development, testing, evaluation, operation, sustainment, and advancement of E-6B and EC-130J aircraft systems, including mission and navigation systems, supporting infrastructure, airframe and auxiliary systems, maintenance activities, support equipment, and related hardware/software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the senior advisor and custodian of the PMA-271 Capabilities Road Map and Science and Technology plan.
• Research, identify and communicate candidate efforts for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
• Maintain awareness and communicate applicable guidance promulgated by the Secretary of War, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, CNO/OPNAV, and Combatant Commanders, translating guidance into capability.
• Evaluate plans, participate in operational activities, and identify deficiencies, risks, issues, and improvement opportunities to support E-6B and E-130J mission capability and readiness.
• Participate in engineering working groups using industry standard Model Based Systems Engineering applications.
• Recommend corrective actions and assess new capabilities to improve the E-6B's and E-130J's flight performance, mission effectiveness, safety, and overall combat readiness.
• Serve as a technical representative for PMA-271/E-6B/E-130J interactions with external ground, air and space communications authorities.
• Assist the IPT Leads with schedule development, management of contracted activities, and technology insertion at depot or flight-line sites.
• Develop and review system and subsystem level block diagrams in support of science and technology test insertions.
• Help define and plan future updates for E-6B/E-130J subsystems and components.
• Participate in SETR events, technical interchange meetings, conferences, and teleconferences.
• Collaborate in both in-person and virtual team environments to ensure aircraft systems products and services are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in full alignment with fleet requirements.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

The ideal candidate will bring strong systems engineering and leadership experience, a solid understanding of NAVAIR processes, and the ability to collaborate across a broad network of technical and programmatic stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or applied science is required.
• 20 years of experience in national and strategic command, control and communications, with at least 5 years of experience providing NAVAIR program office support, required.
• Well-versed in NAVAIR/NAWCAD acquisition processes and Department of War (DoW) changes to the acquisition and research and development process.
• Well-versed in requirements decomposition, justification, and capability road-map development.
• Experience with NAVAIR Airworthiness processes.
• Expert knowledge of DoW Force Transformation efforts and next generation systems.
• Working knowledge of E-6B mission systems, air vehicle structure and aircraft systems.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.