SETA

Job Description

Lead fast-paced team in technical design and program management of complex UAV / C2 system of systems, fully empowered by Government PM.

Analyze requirements, status, budget and schedules. Perform management, technical, or business case analyses. Collect, complete, organize and interpret data relating to program. Track program/project status and schedules. 

Design and manage complex system of systems. Identify stakeholders, define requirements, create system architectures, conduct trade studies, manage interfaces, and ensure the system's performance, reliability, and safety. Exploit opportunities to improve performance, reduce cost, and increase the likelihood of project success.

Principles

·       Stewardship: carry out activities with integrity, while maintaining compliance with guidelines.

·       Team: alignment with organizational cultures and guidelines.

·       Stakeholders: engage proactively to contribute to project success and customer satisfaction.

·       System Development: a holistic approach, interdisciplinary collaboration, requirements-driven design, lifecycle perspective, with iterative and incremental development, for the stepwise evolution of a new system.

·       Systems of Systems: combining multiple systems together in order to accomplish an objective that a single system cannot achieve.

·       Concept Development: analyze needs, requirements, and functions, to evaluate & select design.

·       Engineering: integration, followed by test & evaluation.

Activities

Define the program objectives, scope, and deliverables, as well as identify the resources required to achieve them.

Coordinate and manage the activities of the individual projects within the program to ensure they are aligned with the overall program objectives.

Manage stakeholders, resources, risk, and finances.

Perform concept definition, lead trade studies, develop system level requirements and architectures, plan demonstrations, optimize overall performance, and analyze risk.

Identify emerging technologies that advance system capabilities.

Document analysis/engineering results, prepare reports.

Essential Qualifications

Active TS/SCI level clearance.

Technical experience with UAV/C2 domain.

Personal experience with Pentagon.

Work experience with principles and activities, and demonstrated contributions on complex systems.

Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or related technical field.

Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

General Qualifications

Ability to travel periodically and provide technical advice.

Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Enhancing Qualities

DAU or commercial certifications in PM and/or SE fields.

Master's or Doctoral degree in Engineering or Business.

Professional experience specific to War Dept, Navy, or NAVAIR systems development and acquisition.

Prior military experience with tactical weapons planning and deployment.

Experience with Planning, Programming and Budgeting (PPBS), Acquisition, Research and Development (R&D), and Test and Evaluation (T&E) of War Dept systems.