Expert Aircraft Survivability SETA

Leidos•Chantilly, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an Expert Aircraft Survivability Technical and Programmatic SETA to support aircraft survivability programs. This is a fully funded, immediate-fill position supporting the ARTEMIS program. The successful candidate will provide technical, engineering, programmatic, acquisition, testing, and logistics support for aircraft survivability systems. The position requires extensive experience within the government or military aviation environment and the ability to operate independently in a dynamic mission environment.

Requirements

Current and active TS/SCI with Polygraph required. No exceptions.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
12-15 years of specialized experience in engineering and program management within the government or military aviation industry.
Familiarity with government acquisition processes and budget cycles.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic, changing environment and build partnerships across the enterprise.
Ability to perform complex tasks with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience or knowledge of aircraft survivability systems.
Experience participating in or directing airborne range testing.
PMP certification and/or programmatic experience managing contractors or subcontractors.

Responsibilities

Assist and advise the customer in the research, evaluation, development, procurement, integration, testing, and sustainment of aircraft survivability systems.
Support management of a portfolio of programs, including monitoring technical, schedule, and cost performance.
Analyze technical alternatives and support risk-management activities.
Review program expenditures and invoices against approved spend plans and support development of future-year budget requests.
Support range testing of aircraft survivability equipment.
Support logistics and lifecycle management of survivability equipment, including: Tracking equipment installations on aircraft platforms. Monitoring equipment purchases and deliveries against operator need dates. Ensuring property tracking and accounting systems are updated as equipment is procured, repaired, or retired. Planning and executing the movement of hardware and personnel in support of operations.
Develop strategies and plans that leverage emerging technologies and innovative TTPs/CONOPS to enhance aircraft survivability.