Acquisition Specialist (Mission Planning)

HX5, LLC•US-FL-Niceville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide. HX5 is currently seeking an Acquisition Specialist at a Senior level to join our team at Eglin AFB, Florida. This position will be temporary subject to Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of a current employee's military return rights.

Requirements

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience with the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is desired.
Knowledge of CAF operational mission planning with USAF platforms such as: F-16, F-15, B-1, B-2, B-52, etc, is desired.
Knowledge of Air-to-Surface missile systems planning desired (i.e. JASSM, CALCM, ALCM, MALD, etc) is desired.
Mission planning experience in developmental or operational testing environments is helpful. Or prior mission planning experience in Operational Support Squadrons.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of operational aircrew mission planning and software process, including extensive knowledge of how aircrew use automated mission planning and software tools to accomplish their mission.
Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of mission planning systems used for conducting mission and flight operations, such as for fighter, bomber, guided weapons, tactical training, special operations, exercise, contingency, or similar operations.
Position is within an weapons Acquisition Program Office, so applicant will be applying military operational experience and scientific analysis in developing methodologies for evaluating the effectiveness and suitability of newly developed/updated mission planning system.
Assist and advise with the DoD planning, programming, and budgeting process; USAF weapons acquisition process; cost estimating and analysis of missiles, air delivered munitions, electronic systems, delivery vehicles, targets, and range systems; to support Government program managers and financial managers.
Prepare briefings.
Develop and manage program schedules and program plans.
Develop and manage program courses of action for streamlined operations and processes.
Support and execute risk management processes.
Prepare and coordinate responses to requests for information from external organizations.
Perform economic, budget, and financial analyses to include obligations and expenditure forecasting.
Develop funds management, funding status, automated models, and control techniques.
Prepare decision support information.
Work with industry on contract with the USAF.