Senior Principal Specialty Engineer

SAIC • Pearl Harbor, HI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Specialty Engineer to serve in HQ Pacific Air Forces (HQ/PACAF), Oahu, Hawaii. Work will be in PACAF A8Z Advanced Programs Division to provide subject matter expertise in technologies applicable to USAF warfighting capabilities and long-term continuity. The successful applicant will steer development of advanced Science and Technology (S&T) programs to transition into Pacific Air Forces, the Combat Air Forces (CAF), and the Department of the Air Force (DAF) writ large. The role coordinates across multiple MAJCOMs, Air Staff and other organizations as required to advocate with intent to field warfighting capabilities across the warfighting portfolio. They will shape PACAF, CAF, and DAF programming strategy to ensure future warfighter requirements are met. This position is located in Hawaii and requires up to 25% travel to CONUS, Alaska, and Hawaii areas. OCONUS travel possible. SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.

Requirements

• Subject matter expertise in technologies applicable to USAF warfighting capabilities and long-term continuity.
• Ability to steer development of advanced Science and Technology (S&T) programs.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple MAJCOMs, Air Staff and other organizations.
• Ability to advocate with intent to field warfighting capabilities across the warfighting portfolio.
• Ability to shape PACAF, CAF, and DAF programming strategy.
• Up to 25% travel to CONUS, Alaska, and Hawaii areas.
• OCONUS travel possible.

Responsibilities

• Act as PACAF/A8Z senior technical advisor supporting program management, requirements definition, technical, and analytical support.
• Provide operational, technical, and analytical assistance to the USAF Requirements Process and in particular, but not limited to, Special Access Requirements.
• Regularly interface with OSW, Joint Staff, Air Staff, MAJCOMs, NAFs, AF TENCAP, FFRDCs, and other Government organizations when performing duties associated with PACAF/A8Z.
• Provide advice and assistance to leadership in the areas of mission needs and requirements analysis, concept of operations development, program tradeoff analysis, program roadmap creation including technology insertion, platform integration, and support planning.
• Recommend policy changes and support the communication of policy changes.
• Assist in the drafting, review and implementation of procedures, policy, systems capability definition and requirement documents, and guidance for incorporation into CAF operations.
• As PACAF representative, participate in working groups, conferences, and meetings as determined by HQ PACAF.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed