Ausley Associates is pleased to recruit for the newest member of our premier team; Senior Weapons Engineer/System Security Analyst. This position will be responsible for requirements definition, Systems Security Engineering (SSE), and end-to-end development and fielding of weapons in support of US Navy and Marine Corps Counter Air/Counter Air Defense (CA/CAD) missions.

Essential Job Functions of this Position:

Provide support for continuing operations of existing capabilities of fleet assets ensuring legacy systems are fully available throughout system life cycle. Provide support to the risk assessment process which includes evaluation of system design, development, production, deployment and end of life planning / execution. In addition to support regarding counter air weapons development, this position will provide specific engineering support regarding the integration of A/A weapons on multiple platforms. This position requires knowledge and capability in detailed development of anti-tamper (AT) and cyber security.

Tasks include:

• 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, 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.

Specific tasks to be accomplished:

• 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.
• This position requires occasional travel within the CONUS.

Qualifications - Education and Relevant Years of Experience
US DoD TPS Graduate (desired). Professional experiences and training commensurate with technology curriculums typically associated with 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. At least 10 years of professional experiences in one or more of the following fields: operational and/or test experience in DoD/DoN aviation, system engineering / integration, physics, mathematics, statistics, or computer science. An Advanced professional study in a recognized in situational or governmental programs in the above areas could be substituted. A Master's degree in a business, management, engineering or relevant discipline will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience.

Qualifications: Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas: Experience with fighter weapons system development desired. TPS Graduate or VX/OT experience 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 ACAT I 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.

SECRET/SSBI (within 5 years) required (TS Desired and TS eligibility required)

Ausley's History and Culture

Founded in 1997, Ausley, a growing veteran-owned organization, continues to pride itself on employing highly motivated, self-starters that can identify and solve problems. We are devoted to developing our employees and providing opportunities to grow professionally. As an aggressive, successful, small company, we have much to offer in terms of a compensation package, professional challenges, a work-life balance, and growth opportunity. You will be surrounded by intelligent, driven colleagues and have the benefit of a collaborative culture and cutting edge solutions.

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