Gateways Program Management and Support

ASRC Federal • Hampton, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Broadleaf is seeking a Gateways Program Management and Support professional to support its USAF HQ ACC contract at Langley AFB, Virginia. The role supports HQ ACC A5/8/9 in airborne command-and-control (C2) capabilities, capability gaps, systems integration, and development of JCIDS documentation. The work aims to help achieve interoperable, affordable, responsive, and sustainable C2 systems that meet Service, Joint, Interagency, and Coalition information-exchange requirements. It also includes developing C2 investment strategies and providing technical assistance for airborne C2 systems integration planning.

The position supports Tactical Data Link (TDL) gateway programs throughout their lifecycle, from concept approval and operational field employment through integration into C2 networks, transition to Program of Record status, and sustainment. Supported systems include, among others, ROBE, JADSI, JRE/JTEP, Pocket J, Link 16 gateways for SADL, CDL, Link-16 Alaska, and CLIP. The role supports operational requirements for acquiring and integrating new or modified airborne C2, communications, and TDL capabilities; recommends executable courses of action; and develops and coordinates technical reports, JCIDS documents, and Air Force POM documentation.

The position also provides program and project management, requirements, planning, integration, technical, analytical, cost, and lifecycle support for TDL and tactical-edge network capabilities across air, space, and terrestrial networks. It involves advising operational users, coordinating with product centers and program offices, supporting system security and accreditation activities, and planning sustainment, modernization, and migration toward future architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in computer science, information systems, business administration, business management, mathematics, operations research, or engineering.
• Secret security clearance.
• Five years of direct operational experience in C2/TDL systems.
• Five years of direct experience analyzing, developing, and evaluating directives, policies, and procedures associated with modernization and sustainment of Air Force systems.
• Two years of experience fielding military systems.
• Two years of experience developing tactics, techniques, and procedures for C2/TDL systems.
• Three years of experience in an HHQ (e.g., MAJCOM, HAF, or equivalent) staff officer or equivalent position creating, preparing, conducting, and delivering oral and written decision briefs, reports, positions, draft messages, and other correspondence.
• Three years of experience with airborne and ground communication equipment, including deployable, airborne, and satellite equipment, cryptographic devices, and communications security policy.
• Three years of experience supporting Logistics Requirements Determination Process lead-command functions.

Responsibilities

• Support TDL gateway programs from concept approval through operational field employment, C2 network integration, transition to Program of Record status, and sustainment.
• Support program and project management and provide analytic support for TDL and tactical-edge network requirements, planning, and integration with air, space, and terrestrial networks.
• Support the generation of TDL, C2, and communications requirements, TDL planning, and TDL integration.
• Provide technical, analytical, cost, and lifecycle expertise for integrating and implementing TDL systems across the USAF, other U.S. services, and partner nations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned systems, assist operational users, and liaise between operational users and product centers or program offices.
• Assist with program requirements management activities, including Requirements Working Groups and Requirements Review Boards.
• Advise and assist on cryptologic matters for future architectures, including Link-16 modernization, radio systems, and data storage; coordinate with platforms and monitor integration schedules.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and support requirements definition, refinement, and validation through JCIDS processes, including development of JCIDS documents and supporting requirements-analysis documents such as ICDs, CDDs, CPDs, and AF Form 1067 modification proposals.
• Analyze proposed solutions against capability needs, including cost-benefit analysis, operational-benefit analysis, and operational feasibility; support design reviews and provide technical evaluations and recommendations.
• Assist in developing sustainment and modernization plans for airborne gateway systems, including integrated logistics support, maintenance, and training.
• Assist with security, testing, and fielding accreditations, including certification and accreditation activities required for System Security Accreditation Authority, Certificates to Operate, Interim Authorities, and Spectrum Certification.
• Support migration strategies for current capabilities toward Programs of Record and integration into future architectures.
• Support documentation of IT system certification and accreditation in the Information Technology Investment Portfolio Suite (ITIPS).
• Provide technical and analytical support to assess capability requirements, capability gaps, and risks, and facilitate fielding of capability solutions.
• Support Weapon System Teams and programs or concepts fielded or being fielded under JUONs, UONs, JEONs, and QRC, including analysis of new requirements and interoperable solutions and planning, programming, and integration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage.
• Paid leave policies that include bereavement, military obligations, and parental needs.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) plan with a company match and immediate vesting.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Professional development funding for eligible regular full-time employees after 90 days, including support for degrees, professional certifications, certificate programs, and professional conference registration fees.
• Centers of Excellence and Communities of Practice offering opportunities for professional development, sharing ideas and best practices, and collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time