OverviewThe contractor will serve as the IBCS Increment 3 Engineering Lead and senior technical Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Responsibilities In this role, the contractor will provide comprehensive advisory support and technical expertise to the Systems Engineering team, focusing on requirements definition, traceability, hardware/software development, platform integration, component qualification, and system qualification. This engineering support extends to technology insertion testing, failure review boards, producibility, system modeling and simulation performance, product assurance, configuration management, test and evaluation, reliability, and in-service support for Increment 3 products.
As a Senior Advisor, the contractor will evaluate and assist in ensuring that all technical aspects of integrating IBCS into the AMDPCS family of systems meet all established technical requirements throughout the system lifecycle. The contractor will support the IFMC Hardware Product Manager and Hardware Chief Engineer by providing independent technical reviews and assisting in maintaining engineering discipline across all modernization programs. The contractor will serve as a direct advisor to the Hardware Chief Engineer for the proper application of engineering principles.
Additionally, the contractor will develop executive briefings, information papers, and technical reports, and will actively participate in discussions and briefings with senior Army, other Services, and OSD leaders, such as the Army Acquisition Executive, ASA (ALT) Systems of Systems Engineering & Integration, OSD Systems Engineering, and AT&L.
Major Duties
- Serve as the IBCS Increment 3 Engineering Lead and senior technical expert support for Air Missile Defense Systems.
- Provide senior engineering advisor support and technical consultation to the IFMC Systems Engineering workforce.
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining technical integrity across the IBCS Increment 3 modernization program portfolio.
- Coordinate and facilitate technical and programmatic collaboration with other program functional areas, external agencies, and stakeholders on behalf of the government program office.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years relevant experience
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office toolset (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Effective communication skills including written, verbal, and interpersonal with various levels of stakeholders
- 1-5 years IBCS Experience
- Proficiency in managing Technical Data Packages (e.g., mechanical/electrical drawings, interconnect diagrams, etc.)
- Secret security clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment
Desired Qualifications: - Agile SAFe engineering certifications
- STEM Master's degree
- Experience working in Defense ecosystem (e.g., familiarity with requirements process, developing retrofit kits, supporting engineering fielded systems)
