We are seeking a highly motivated
IBS and Tactical Terminal Support position to understand and articulate Air Force MAJCOM/Component/Weapon System IBS Data Requirements to the Joint IBS Community. This includes new data requirements, revision to existing/emerging message formats, and architecture modifications. Assist ACC/A5J in synchronizing current and future Joint IBS Enterprise requirements. Provide broadcast, data dissemination, and Air Force Tactical Terminal (AFTT) technical assistance to platform System Program Offices (SPO) during IBS terminal integration.
Responsibilities- Develop IBS inputs to Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Concept of Employment (CONEMPs), Information Support Plans (ISPs), and CDDs for AF weapon systems. Provide input to AFTT documentation, i.e., System Operating Manuals (SOM), Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs), Memorandum of Agreements (MOA), etc. Participate in technical, integrated logistics support (ILS) and program meetings.
- Understand and articulate Air Force MAJCOM/Component/Weapon System IBS hardware requirements to include implementation of changes from existing configurations. Coordinate with SPO operating commands to validate integration funding availability and integration schedules. Assist with advocacy and planning for funding, procurement, acceptance, testing, and fielding of technology insertion and upgrades.
- Coordinate with depot and users to ensure accurate and accountable shipment and return of COMSEC Controlled Items (CCI).
- Assist in the identification and validation of AF and Joint user IBS software application requirements. Assist with configuration management processes for AF IBS software. Coordinate approved CCB changes to IBS software baselines; identify associated cost for updates. Identify distribution needs and delivery of AF IBS software applications to Joint users. Identify program funding needs for current and out-year software sustainment advocacy.
- Support Service-wide IBS training capability for over 2,000+ user base. Develop and assist in the implementation of approved IBS training plans. Training should encompass IBS architecture, broadcasts, data types, dissemination timelines for all hardware terminals and software applications. Training material must be scalable to satisfy needs of AF user organizations and ready for hand-off to Weapons School, Mission Planning School, and enlisted/officer courses.
- Assist in developing and coordinating on planning and programming documentation, Program Objective Memoranda (POM) justification, briefings, submissions, and in the evaluation of initiatives, disconnects, and offsets. Assist in the development of unfunded requirements.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, management or other related technical or scientific discipline.
- Active TS/SCI or at the minimum Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
- Five (5) years' minimum experience with Information Technology in Intelligence Community or similar systems. Three (3) years supporting data dissemination architectures, i.e. UHF, Alternate Over-The-Air (OTA) paths, SIPRNET, and JWICS.
- Three (3) years supporting IBS or similar inter-Service Interoperability; understand IBS architectures of other services and Five Eye collaborating nations to enable leveraging of existing capabilities to support AF, joint and coalition warfighters.
- Five (5) years' minimum action officer experience.
- Three (3) years' prior staff experience at Higher Headquarters (HHQ), e.g. MAJCOM, NAF, HAF or equivalent.
Schedule- You can flex time during the 2 week pay cycle - avoid using PTO for appointments
- A compressed work schedule may be available at the discretion of work center leadership (i.e. 4/10 or 9/80)
