Senior Weapon System Acquisition SME

SABG is seeking a Senior Weapon System Acquisition staff member to support the office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ) in Arlington, VA.

About the role

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required. Location: Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates space vehicle design, ground control segments, launch capabilities, and integration with joint warfighting functions.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, and summary papers; explain complex concepts in relatively simple language; summarize key decisions; and provide recommendations supported by analysis.
• Assist in answering Congressional Reporting Requirements and respond to Congressional Staffer action items regarding oversight of space S&T efforts.
• Provide coordinating support to other SAF/SQ Directorates and Divisions, particularly assistance in supporting Original Classification Authority actions on new technology.
• Perform other tasks closely associated with the duties listed above as coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Requirements

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 15–20 years of relevant work experience in DoD and/or DAF policy, strategy, military operations, national security activities, space operations, and/or space acquisition/integration.
• Ability to work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing work environments while maintaining high levels of performance and support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Skills

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Regularly required to write and type on a computer.
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Work Environment

• Job duties are performed in a manufacturing/office environment utilizing standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, and telephone.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Pay

Salary range: $165,000 – $175,000. Compensation is determined based on the role’s requirements, education, certifications, skills, experience, geographic location, and market conditions. Final compensation is based on the specific qualifications and circumstances of each candidate.