Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) Liaison, Senior (AQT, Science, Technology, Maturation & Logistics) - Secret or TS/SCI

Responsibilities

OBXtek is currently staffing for a Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) Liaison, Senior in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology, Maturation & Logistics (AQT). This position supports the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQT) on the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support II (STAQSS II) contract.

 

AQT is responsible for guiding early-stage technologies and transitioning them into operational capabilities for the Air Force and Space Force. The mission broadly includes:

• Aligning research priorities with operational needs,
• Transitioning promising R&D efforts into acquisition programs,
• Sustainment strategy developments, and
• Ensuring technology transition aligns with acquisition timelines.

 

*This position is currently on-site at work 5 days per week. Occasional exceptions may be considered 

 

The tasks for this position include:

 

- Liaison responsibilities will not include modeling or running simulations; the tasks below identify how your expertise will serve your analyses and assessments

- Providing expertise on model-based systems engineering (MBSE), mission engineering, and analysis execution, implementation, and policy for Department of Air Force (DAF) capability development.

- Applying system of systems (SoS) thinking to modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) methodologies to ensure application of consistent mission objectives information.

- Analyzing weapon system architectures and integration and identify issues.

- Reviewing and assessing technical, operational, and management concepts, documents, and specifications.

- Assessing weapon system design alternatives to provide the required capability through system of system assessments and mission engineering.

- Analyzing program trends, identifying issues/opportunities, and recommending solutions based on external and internal operational analysis by performing weapon system/technology/cost trade-off studies.

- Providing objective assessments of operational and technical issues of programs approaching milestone decisions.

- Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution

- Assessing policy requirements and developing policy and procedures governing Air Force architecture modeling, operational analysis, and analytic tool development.

- Researching and providing technical analysis for the preparation of programmatic documentation and responses to Congressional, DOD, Air Force Secretariat, and/or Air Staff.

- Identifying operational deficiencies and other key issues, conducting research to develop alternatives and providing recommendations and support for resolution.

- Preparing, drafting, and coordinating responses to taskings and requests for information on mission engineering, and analysis execution and implementation initiatives; ensure responses are properly formatted and routed.

- Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.

 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to move or traverse throughout a large, secure facility and between multiple work areas
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists and fingers
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer

Qualifications

Active Secret orTop Secret clearance, SCI eligibility

• A minimum of 10 years of systems engineering as well as modeling and analysis experience.
• Masters Degree in any discipline (Engineering preferred)
• Must be proficient in computer-based communication/office IT tools especially including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel), SharePoint, TEAMS; Adobe (both reader and Pro)
• Demonstrated ability to learn new software and IT tools as needed in a timely manner.
• Must be proficient in public speaking; capable of delivering briefs, speaking in meetings in person / online, and giving presentations
• For active Secret clearance, must be able to upgrade to Top Secret

Work Substitutions:

• 12 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a MA/MS degree.
• BA/BS degree plus 8 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a MA/MS degree.

How to Stand Out and get seen faster: 

Resumes showing the following experience Stand Out:

• Acquisition knowledge and experience
• Years of experience as required above