Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Administrator IRES - SSFB

Amentum•Colorado Springs, CO

20h•$135,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Administrator supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will develop system and reference architectures for expeditionary APNT within mounted, dismounted, and C2 environments. They will also develop user requirements and technical specifications for expeditionary APNT capabilities, and develop thorough testing practices and analysis of incremental system improvements as they become technologically and programmatically available. Additionally, the role involves developing modeling for the entire project lifecycle using a tailored and integrated framework based on TOGAF and ITIL best practices, and developing/authoring deliverables in the form of technical papers and technical briefs required to convey information, interpret data, and provide courses of action to decisionmakers. The position also includes deployment and testing of the Test Asset Fly-Away Kit (TAFAK), performing market analysis/technical assessments of new and emerging, commercially available APNT capabilities, and mentoring government and contractor staff on PNT related topics. Providing SME support on APNT system integration within/on military platforms and with PNT dependent client systems, and SME oversight into the development and testing of PNT technologies/systems to ensure systems satisfy requirements and their effectiveness and/or limitations are known in contested environments are key responsibilities. The role also entails conducting/participating in modeling and simulation activities on APNT capabilities/systems, performing vulnerability assessments to evaluate military platforms and systems for vulnerabilities to jamming, spoofing, and other MDA threats, and developing, testing, and implementing mitigation strategies to protect friendly forces from PNT attacks. Advising on offensive operations to deny, degrade, or deceive an adversary's access to PNT data, and assessing new technologies for PNT resilience are also part of the role. Collaboration with interagency and allied partners for PNT-related challenges and coordination of responses is expected. The administrator will review CDRLs from APNT vendors, assist team leadership in process improvement initiatives and problem-solving, and gather/apply data to determine, update, and maintain metrics for program objectives.

Requirements

Must have 12, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience (May be reduced with completion of advanced education).
Must have 6, or more, years of directly related experience (May be reduced with completion of advanced education).
Must have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role (May be reduced with completion of advanced education).
Must have experience as a PNT systems engineer/administrator supporting a large enterprise with knowledge of large operational environments.
Must have general networking experience.
Must have a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification or higher.
Possess recognized APNT subject matter expertise with a deep knowledge of the military tactics and technical methods used to control and protect PNT data in contested environments.
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop system and reference architectures for expeditionary APNT within mounted, dismounted, and C2 environments.
Develop user requirements and technical specifications for expeditionary APNT capabilities.
Develop thorough testing practices and analysis of incremental system improvements as they become technologically and programmatically available.
Develop modeling for the entire project lifecycle using a tailored and integrated framework based on TOGAF and ITIL best practices.
Develop / author deliverables in the form of technical papers and technical briefs required to convey information, interpret data, and provide courses of action to decisionmakers.
Deployment and Testing of the Test Asset Fly-Away Kit (TAFAK).
Perform market analysis/technical assessments of new and emerging, commercially available APNT capabilities, including anti-jam antennas, distribution hubs, and various mission-essential accessories.
Mentor government and contractor staff on PNT related topics.
Providing SME support on APNT system integration within/on military platforms and with PNT dependent client systems.
Provide SME oversight into the development and testing of PNT technologies/systems to ensure systems satisfy requirements and their effectiveness and/or limitations are known in contested environments.
Conduct / participate in modeling and simulation activities on APNT capabilities/systems.
Vulnerability assessments: Evaluate military platforms and systems to identify vulnerabilities to jamming, spoofing, and other MDA threats.
Mitigation strategies: Develop, test, and implement technologies and procedures to protect friendly forces from PNT attacks.
Offensive operations: Advise on tactics to deny, degrade, or deceive an adversary's access to PNT data.
Technology evaluation: Assess new technologies for PNT resilience, such as advanced anti-jam antennas, multi-sensor integration, and alternative PNT solutions.
Interagency and coalition coordination: Collaborate with interagency and allied partners to build a common understanding of PNT-related challenges and coordinate responses.
Review CDRLs from APNT vendors to ensure contract / technical compliance and that positive progress is being made.
Assist team leadership/members in identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives, problem-solving actions, and in gaining consensus from senior leadership and stakeholders on solutions to issues that may conflict with existing policies, organizational objectives, and/or practices.
Gather and apply data to determine, update, and maintain credible and relevant metrics in support of program objectives and decision points.