Senior Program Management Liaison III / HQ ACC Advanced Capabilities Program Support

Calvert Systems Engineering Inc • Hampton, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as a liaison between the 645 AESG Program Management Office (PMO), 645 AESS, and Headquarters, Air Combat Command (HQ ACC), focusing on the coordination and maturity of advanced requirements. The candidate will provide functional support and synchronization for RC-135 and related BIG SAFARI programs across various Air Force entities (HAF, HQ ACC, 16 AF, 55 WG, and PMO/SQ) to operationally transition and sustain advanced capabilities. The position ensures consistent guidance, messaging, and expectation management across the RC-135 enterprise. This role requires an active, fully-adjudicated US Government Security Clearance at the TOP SECRET/SCI level, and US Citizenship is mandatory.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience working in a leadership/advisory position within the Department of Defense, preferably United States Air Force.
• Minimum of 10 years of military, civil service, or defense contractor experience with developing/integrating/fielding/sustaining Electromagnetic Warfare, airborne ISR platforms, sensors, or national-tactical intelligence operations requirements.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with Rapid Acquisition.
• Must be a qualified former RC-135 mission crew member.
• Minimum 750 operational flight hours in RC-135 variants (RC-135V/W RIVET JOINT, RC-135U COMBAT SENT, or RC-135S COBRA BALL).
• Minimum of 3+ years of documented work experience in DoD Special Access Program (SAP) or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) enclaves adhering to DoDM 5205.07 standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of system security accreditation policy and guidance and support 16th AF evaluation of current and future hardware and software suitability/sustainability for use on weapon system.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense acquisition reform initiatives.
• Must be familiar with DoD 5000 series acquisition regulations.
• Proven record in problem solving, decision-making, financial management, logistics and concept development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include delivering presentations.
• Proficiency using PC software applications with an advanced ability to utilize Windows-based programs and Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Active, fully-adjudicated US Government Security Clearance at the TOP SECRET/SCI level.
• US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between 645 AESG PMO, 645 AESS, and HQ ACC for coordination and maturity of advanced requirements.
• Provide RC-135 and related BIG SAFARI program functional support and synchronization across HAF, HQ ACC, 16 AF, 55 WG, and PMO/SQ to operationally transition and sustain advanced capabilities.
• Ensure consistent guidance, messaging, and expectation management across the RC-135 enterprise.
• Advocate and guide operationalization of RC-135 advanced capabilities.
• Facilitate program-level indoctrination process for HQ ACC and 55 WG personnel.
• Author appropriate products (e.g., Staff Summary Sheets, capability roadmaps, Flag-level decision briefings, Technical Exchange Meeting executive summaries) for ACC leadership and SAF/AQL.
• Coordinate operational capability requirements between 645 AESG Program Office, HQ ACC, user, and contractor; determine adequate solutions and translate requirements into contractual language.
• Perform technical evaluations of contractor proposals for the 645 AESG.
• Coordinate between 645 AESG and contractor on evaluation results of contractor integration and manufacturing performance and assist with implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist with developing acquisition strategy, project schedules, program plans, financial plans, and other time-sensitive documentation.
• Assist with resolving technical problems associated with the integration of new capabilities.
• Coordinate sustainment requirements for system upgrades and system improvements.
• Evaluate contractor-generated technical data, technical manuals, and engineering changes.
• Provide technical and management oversight during the integration and test phases of newly installed systems.
• Assist with preparation of program briefings on acquisition, financial, and technical improvement projects.
• Assist 645 AESG PMs in monitoring contractor schedule and performance.
• Research existing and evolving technology for application to the program.
• Understand system security accreditation policy and guidance and support 16th AF evaluation of current and future hardware and software suitability/sustainability for use on weapon systems.
• Support long-term security strategy and interface with field units to provide security guidance for multiple electromagnetic warfare systems.
• Perform other tasks/duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision for the employee and family
• 401k Plan with a company contribution; fully vested immediately
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior