AFO is looking for a RQ-4 SATCOM Systems Support Professional to work at Langley AFB, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Providing technical and analytical support to ACC/A5I in the development and integration of requirements into existing and/or planned systems

• Assisting in planning documents and activities to include, but not limited to O&M, various acquisition activities, requirements development and developmental planning

• Providing technical and analytical assistance including evaluating operational capabilities and addressing operational needs

• Providing development, analysis, and process assistance in all Program Objective Memorandum and Amended Program Objective Memorandum activities

• Assisting in the development, validation, and coordination of varied requirements documents.

• Assisting in investment strategy planning

• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets and databases

• Advising ACC/A5I on operational, logistics, and technical issues, transition strategy, project schedules, program plans, and other time-sensitive documents

• Providing DISA/DITCO information necessary to acquire satellite leases

• Making recommendations for satellite transmission plans between satellite vendor and RPA squadrons

• Providing key interface for Global Hawk Satellite Database (SDB) requirements with Air Force Space Command and Electronic Systems Center responsible for developing future satellite communications architectures (satellites and ground/air radio systems)

• Working directly with DISA and Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) to lease commercial Ku Band satellite services for GH overseas Operations

Qualifications

• Must possess an Active TS/SCI Clearance

• Must possess bachelor’s degree

• Minimum of 1 year of MAJCOM or higher staff experience

• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in operations, staff or working specific program or subject area of the specific A5I mission area assigned for this task

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience developing requirements for commercial KU-band satellite leases

• Must have experience in supporting communications related bed-down activities for new Relay Sites; and stand down activities for an existing site

• Must have a knowledge of Federal Budget and Resource Allocation process and procedures in support of the specific A5I mission area assigned for this particular task

• Must have a knowledge of the process and procedures in which ACC programs and budgets are developed, staffed and approved by Air Force

• Current knowledge and understanding of ACC test and training mission/systems is a must!

• Must be familiar with CAM sustainment funding and processes

• Must be familiar in developing JCIDS and QRC documents and processes

Job ID

2024-14127

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States

For our shareholders , AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).