Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialist, Sr - H-1 Platform Stores Integration SME (4723)

SMX • MD

82d • $103,100 - $175,800

About The Position

SMX is seeking an H-1 Platform Stores Integration SME, who is a Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialist (Senior) to support the USMC Light/Attack Helicopter Programs Office (PMA 276) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. PMA-276 manages the cradle to grave procurement, development, support, fielding and disposal of the Marine Corps rotary wing close air support, anti-armor, armed escort, armed/visual reconnaissance and fire support program systems.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree in Business, Management, Technical, or Scientific discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Active DoD Secret or higher Security Clearance.
• At least twelve (12) years of recent and relevant professional experience with aircraft tactical systems employment.
• Experience that demonstrates an understanding of USMC Rotary aircraft and Weapons.
• Prior military experience in USMC with operational experience.
• Experience that demonstrates knowledge of how weapon systems are managed and utilized in the field.
• Must be an O-4 or higher.
• Must be a graduate of a Navy Weapons School, Test Pilot School (TPS), or Marine Aviation Weapons Training Squadron-1 (MAWTS-1).
• Must be a Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI) with at least one of the following: USMC Naval Aviator with at least 1,000 flight hours, Tactics Officer (TACCO), Weapons Systems Officer (WSO), Head of a Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS), Weapons School Instructor, A former Department Head or Officer in Charge (OIC) with Level IV WTI.

Responsibilities

• Conceives, plans, organizes and supports the H-1 weapons and store integration activities.
• Conducts engineering analyses, test and evaluation of weapon systems, related subsystems and components.
• Coordinates and conducts projects assigned by the Platform/Stores Integration competency manager and in support of the Program Manager and IPT leaders.
• Develops requirements and store integration plans to ensure total weapon system performance.
• Coordinates project financial and administrative matters with project team leaders and the PSI competency manager.
• Responsible for managing and executing the airworthiness process for all store integration activities.
• Coordinates data requirements with airworthiness subject matter experts and ensures they meet established NAVAIR airworthiness requirements.
• Reviews flight clearances for technical accuracy and safety of flight.
• Reviews and prepares project directives, contract deliverables, detail specifications, test and evaluation master plans (TEMPs), contractor design approaches and results of contractor development testing.
• Prepares project correspondence such as test plans, technical reports, letters, and memorandums.
• Establishes and maintains communication with project team leaders, NAVAIRSYSCOM officials, competency management and IPT team members.
• Provides briefings and presentations as directed by project team leaders.
• Serves as Navy, IPT and store integration department representative during participation at conferences, design reviews, program meetings, mockup reviews, seminars and symposia.
• Provides technical inputs and prepares appropriate correspondence and reports such as trip reports, meeting action items, etc.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees