Position Summary:

At MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Relentlessly driven by our dedication to service and performance, we have become the leading independent provider of manned/unmanned full-spectrum outsourced ISR services in the world. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success are expected.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage A/A weapon SSE activities, including identification of Critical Program Information (CPI) / Critical Technology (CT), SETR processes, and all related documentation and artifacts.
• Conduct gap analysis associated with warfighter needs and A/A weapons development.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all aspects of the development acquisition cycle executed by the weapons Program Management Activity (PMA).
• Requirements and roadmap development for future weapons capabilities.
• Liaison with developmental and operational test (DT & OT) communities (COTF & AFOTEC, DOT&E, Intel Communities (ICs), multiple program management offices, NAVAIR, JPO, manufacturing contractors and fleet/combat air forces when necessary).
• Liaison with FNC, SBIR and other Science & Technology analysis forums.
• Assist the NAVAIR Program Office with system integration of future capabilities for all Department of Defense (DoD) CA/CAD weapons.
• Manage risk assessment process regarding A/C & system of systems integration planning.
• Provide SME on HW/SW development process and industry best practices
• Provide the Program Office with engineering SME technical advice / insight to weapons development, fielding and end of life cycle efforts. Evaluate design, development, production, approaches and execution status in order to identify program risks and recommend to the Government specific actions that can mitigate identified risks. Provide technical analysis of PM and Requirements Officer acquisition flight plans, future naval capabilities, test communities and warfighter inputs to the PM supporting the weapons development process.
• Attend capability gap and/or platform / weapons requirements forums and test planning efforts to provide a cohesive and traceable list of desired capabilities, both in current and future weapons roadmaps.
• Liaise with OPNAV N98, HQMC APW and Joint Entities as necessary to ascertain current and future requirements and weapons roadmaps for both Naval and Joint Forces. Assist with the development of all requisite JCIDS documents to include AoAs, CDDs and CPDs and ensure there is a traceable and centralized list of requirements.
• Coordinate with DT (contractor and military test organizations (VX-31, AFMC Flight Test Squadrons, etc.) and OT (OPTEVFOR, AFOTEC, VX-9, 53d WG, etc.) communities regarding system development, test planning, execution, evaluation and reporting on the process of CA/CAD weapons development and integration.
• Coordinate with government SMEs regarding detailed development of SSE capabilities.
• Requires occasional CONUS travel

Requirements:

Experience:

• Experience with weapons system development desired.
• Programmatic acquisition experience desired.
• At least 10 years combined experience in testing and/or technical program management / management support and systems engineering and integration in major defense acquisition programs relating to aircraft / weapon system acquisition and development.
• At least 5 yrs experience in technical program management and/or system development team leadership position.
• Demonstrated understanding of DoD (or appropriate policies and directives) acquisition policy and directives.
• Knowledge and experience working with the Anti-Tamper Executive Agent and their processes is highly desired.

Education:

• BS or BA degrees in systems engineering, physics, mathematics, statistics, computer science or engineering (electrical, electronics, or computer) from an accredited four-year college or university required.
• Master’s degree in a business, management, engineering or relevant discipline will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience

Clearance:

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SSBI upgrade (within 5 years)

Special Note:

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position, including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Benefits and Compensation: At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.