A5F F-35 Interoperability and Training Subject Matter Expert (SME)

ASRC Federal • Hampton, VA

14d • $190,000 - $210,000 • Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Broadleaf is seeking a highly motivated A5F F-35 Interoperability and Training Subject Matter Expert (SME) for their USAF HQ ACC contract on Langley AFB, VA. The primary purpose of this role is to support the HQ ACC/A5F F-35 System Management Office (SMO). This individual will report directly to the Operations Branch Chief, ACC/A5FO at HQ ACC/A5F and be aligned under the ACC/A5 Requirements Directorate. The company, ASRC Federal, is a leading government contractor with a mission to further missions in space, public health, and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, their work helps secure an enduring future for their shareholders. They are recognized as a top veteran employer and a Certified Great Place to Work™.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Three (3) years’ experience on USAF MAJCOM or higher Air Force level staff (combination of active duty, Government service, or Contractor) in operations, or working specific program or subject area of the specific A5/8/9 mission area being tasked
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience
• Top Secret clearance, SCI and SAP-eligible, Rated

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and analytical support to track and analyze trends, user requirements, and other key issues and assist in development of critical documentation to support system resource requirements.
• Assist HQ ACC in the management, execution, planning, programming, and staffing actions associated with the F-35 program.
• Provide program continuity, technical and analytical assistance in the preparation and presentation of background papers, briefings, General Officer (GO) correspondence, and other responses to requests for information (RFI) on F-35 program-related issues to include operational requirements.
• Provide SME support and represent HQ ACC/A5F for USAF F-35 Interoperability and Training issues and requirements.
• Responsible for reviewing and providing inputs to acquisition program requirements and documentation, such as the Operational Requirements Document (ORD), Capability Development Document (CDD), Capability Production Document (CPD), Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), and other documents including Concept of Operations (CONOPS), to ensure HQ ACC C2 integration requirements are addressed.
• Manage and prepare budgets and briefings used during the Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) cycle.
• Support to the Senior Warfighter’s Group (SWG) representative for the USAF.
• Provides SME support on the employment of the F-35 for the Operating Forces of the USAF.
• Represent ACC/A5F on various ACC and F-35 working groups and programs, including F- 35 Interoperability, F-35 Communications, Navigation, Identification (CNI), F-35 Training Systems and Simulation, and select F-35 weapons and sensors working groups working groups, sub-groups, and IPTs.
• Act on behalf of ACC at specified F-35 meetings.
• SME for all USAF F-35 communications, navigation, and Identification requirements.
• Analyze and coordinate requirements for CNI system modernization including but not limited to Line of Sight (LOS), Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) datalinks, voice, communications, Embedded GPS/INS, and Identification Friend of Foe (IFF) systems.
• Conduct analysis to identify interoperability issues with all Ground and Air C2, and Information Exchange Communications Segments.
• Analyze C2ISR requirements being proposed for integration into emerging USAF communications architectures to support operational kill chains and resolve any interoperability issues.
• SME for all USAF F-35 training systems requirements.
• Analyze and coordinate requirements for F-35 pilot simulator modernization and fielding including but not limited to Full Mission Simulators (FMS), Modified Mission Readiness Trainers (MMRT), Joint Simulation Environment Operations Enclaves (JOE), Effects-based simulators and Distributed Mission Operations Network connectivity.
• Analyze and coordinate requirements for F-35 aircraft training systems modernization and fielding including but not limited to Embedded Training, Air Combat Maneuver Instrumentation (ACMI), and Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) integration.
• Provide analysis support for operational test (OT) requirements to include Joint Simulation Environment accreditation.
• Analyze and coordinate requirements for select post-Block 3F, Block 4, and future F-35 weapons and sensor systems.
• Analyze and coordinate prioritization of aircraft and simulator deficiencies to address capability shortfalls.

Benefits

• Comprehensive plans for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term/long-term disability
• Inclusive policies for bereavement, military obligations, and parental needs, along with 11 paid holidays annually
• A 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting
• Employee referral bonuses
• Professional development program (after 90 days of employment) including annual funding for pursuing degrees, obtaining certifications, participating in certificate programs, and covering registration fees for professional conferences.
• Competitive pay and benefits packages
• Health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior