Weapons Delivery SME

Overview WEAPONS DELIVERY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME) LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL JOB STATUS: Full-Time CLEARANCE: SECRET CERTIFICATION: N/A TRAVEL: 10-20% Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a WEAPONS DELIVERY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME) with USAF Fighter/Bomber Pilot/Weapons Officer experience to support our customer (Air Force SEEK Eagle Office - AFSEO) located at Eglin AFB, FL. The Weapons Delivery SME supports the delivery of Combat Weapon Delivery System (CWDS) software, Common Advanced Safe Escape Software (CASES), Joint Safe Escape Analysis Solution (JSEAS) software and Guided Weapon Trajectory Software (GWTS) for multiple USAF fighter and bomber aircraft. The PM will be responsible for customer satisfaction and maintaining a relationship with the government customer that exceeds their expectations for teamwork and quality. Required Qualifications / Skills Previous Fighter/Bomber Pilot/Weapon Officer and 10 years Active/Guard/Reserve military experience required Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Combat Weapon Delivery experience with GP Bombs, Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs), Precision Guided Munition (PGMs) and 20/25/30mm Strafe Weapons Expert proficiency with MS Project, MS Word, and MS Excel Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently Must be organized, detail-oriented, and customer service focused Per contract requirements, must be a US Citizen, as you must be able to obtain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance Preferred Qualifications / Skills Fighter Weapons School Graduate with 20 years experience Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science; Master's Degree is desired Current clearance is desired Knowledge of and familiarity with Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) Familiar with or has knowledge of Next-Generation Open Mission Systems (NOMS) for mission planning Responsibilities The Weapons Delivery SME mission is to determine specific aircraft/weapon requirements for CWDS/JSEAS/CASES/GWTS, establish priorities and maintain active involvement in software development, test and evaluation. Astrion requires operator interface coordination and liaison with users at Air Combat Command, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Research Laboratory, various Test Wings, Weapons School instructor/students, squadron pilots and various contractors (BAE, LMI, Boeing etc.). Recommend and draft requirements. Review features to ensure the nature of the requirement is valid and technically accurate prior to assignment. Recommend additions, deletions or changes to software development. Verify the accuracy of Help File content altered by Contractor personnel to include other content experts. Ensure feature/user story/bug resolution prior to final development effort submission for customer acceptance. Attend meetings (i.e., iterations/sprints, scheduling, director’s calls, weekly staff, technical and development working groups, weapons tactics briefings, and conferences). Assess training, syllabus, and mission scenarios, to ensure courseware and training documents reflect current tactics, techniques, and procedures. Provide analysis of existing testing cases and recommend changes to improve software baseline and measure the proficiency of testing objectives. Build a knowledge base of clients' mission, organization, and objectives. Manage day-to-day client interaction, identify needs, expectations, and evaluate alternative solutions. Maintain accountability records/receipts for classified material to include transfer and destruction of material. Communicate progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones, and other key project metrics to clients and team members. #CJ "TEST&EVALUATION"