Akima

Future Collaborative Platforms RPA Ops Planner (CCA) (TS/SCI)

Akima$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance required.
  • Bachelor’s degree essential.
  • Minimum 2 years of NAF or higher staff experience in complex operational aviation programs.
  • At least 2 years of experience managing Fighter, Adversary Air, or RPA operations programs.
  • 6 years of operational mission experience in DoD aircraft as rated aircrew (Enlisted or Officer).

Responsibilities

  • Liaise with key military organizations to develop a long-term operational strategy.
  • Host and coordinate weekly teleconferences to address strategy and operational risks.
  • Document action plans to track long-term objectives.
  • Develop future RPA systems requirements and contribute to the JCIDs process.
  • Recommend scheduling for operational units, including training and equipment upgrades.
  • Prepare system acquisition documents, including Operational Requirements Documents and Analysis of Alternatives.
  • Support development of key documents such as CONOPS, Roadmaps, and Contingency Plans.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and a 401(k) plan included.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time employees.
Full Job Description
Description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is looking for a Future Collaborative Platforms RPA Operations Support Professional to work at Langley AFB, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities
  • Liaise with Joint Staff, Headquarters Air Force, ACC/A1, ACC/A4, ACC/A5, ACC/A6, and ACC/A8 to support the determination a long-term strategy that meets operational objectives.
  • Attend, coordinate and host weekly teleconferences/VTCs. Additional teleconferences/VTCs may be required to address current issues or potential risks.
  • Document POAM type documentation to chart and update long-term objectives.
  • Write and develop future RPA systems requirements through operational inputs to the JCIDs process.
  • Provide scheduling recommendations for operational units that include time for training and equipment software upgrades.
  • Assist in preparing and coordinating detailed system acquisition documents, e.g., Operational Requirements Documents (ORD), Statements of Objectives, and Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs).
  • Provide support for the development and staffing of Staff packages, CONOPS, CONEMP, Enabling Concepts, Roadmaps and Contingency Plans; assist government with MWS Lead Command duties.
  • Build and manage future operational UTCs and coordinates on maintenance UTCs.
  • Provide technical and functional expertise to manage weapon system logistics activities and functions, including contracting, equipment management, acquisition, budgeting, coordinating, planning, and programming.
  • Coordinate with Wing and DoD Staff agencies to organize, train, and equip future platform enterprise units and personnel IAW CSAF/SECAF direction.
Qualifications
  • Must possess an Active TS/SCI Clearance.
  • Must possess bachelor’s degree.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of NAF or higher staff experience managing complex operational aviation programs.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience managing Fighter, Adversary Air or RPA related operations programs.
  • Must have a minimum of 6 years of operational mission experience in DoD aircraft performing duties as rated aircrew (Enlisted or Officer).

Pay Range:  $110K-130K Annually.

Benefits InformationRegular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Pay Range$110K-130K Annually Job ID2026-23653 Work TypeOn-Site

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