Subject Matter Expert, Weapon Systems Operational Security

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with AFGSC stakeholders to identify capability gaps across operations, sustainment, training, modernization, logistics, and security.
• Conduct problem curation to refine requirements and determine root causes.
• Evaluate commercial technologies and recommend solutions to address AFGSC mission gaps, focusing on Global Strike weapon systems.
• Partner with DoD, DoE (National Labs), AFRL/AFWERX, PEOs, DIU, DARPA, academia, and industry to prototype, field, and scale emerging technologies.
• Coordinate with SBCC IPT Leads, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to align solutions with operational requirements.
• Guide technology scouting, vendor down-selection, and integration with SBIR/STTR and DoD acquisition processes.
• Support showcase events and represent RCD at industry engagements to identify innovative solutions.

Funding and Requirements Definition

• Assist in developing validated requirements and funding strategies (POM/PPBE).
• Coordinate with Program Element Monitors (PEMs) and Offices of Primary Responsibility (OPRs) to support approved initiatives.

Program and Contract Management

• Support execution of RCD programs in coordination with System Program Offices, labs, and FFRDCs.
• Aid in managing projects through lifecycle phases: problem definition, assessment, acquisition, execution, fielding, and transition to program of record.
• Support program reviews (PMRs), stakeholder coordination, and development of transition strategies.
• Maintain data accuracy and reporting across systems (e.g., Asana, SharePoint, IPODS).

Rapid Acquisition and Integration

• Support development of streamlined processes to accelerate acquisition and integration of solutions addressing AFGSC strategic capability gaps.
• Promote rapid fielding approaches aligned with Global Strike readiness and modernization priorities.

Prototyping & Experimentation

• Translate mission gap analysis into rapid prototyping and fielding efforts for weapon system capabilities.
• Assist in development of force development concepts and coordination of external partnerships, funding, and support.