Logistics Program Integrator with Security Clearance

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Job description

Riverside Overview Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship. Position Overview Provides management, technical assistance, engineering and logistics support services to US Air Force Program Managers and project engineers during the design, integration, testing, maintenance, logistics support, and field service support on special purpose aircraft and ground mission systems in direct support to USG agencies. Responsibilities Reviews, analyses, evaluates and makes recommendations on developmental and sustainment issues related to information technology systems with specific emphasis on specialized classified capabilities. Conducts flight tests on developmental, functional, structural and system modification including major aircraft modifications Conducts T&E for aircraft and mission systems Monitors technology, analyzes proposals, and evaluates concepts to determine technical feasibility and military applicability of mission systems. Primary technical point of contact for fielded aircraft, ground systems, subsystems and aircraft/ground related mission systems. Maintains currency and qualification requirements as a test director in the assigned aircraft Advises PMO in the transformation of operational command mission requirements into technical specifications and contractor statements of work Validates technical specifications for systems/hardware/software against contract requirements Conducts preliminary and advance technical design studies supporting the preparation of engineering proposals and the establishment of systems architecture and design. Manages technical aspects of flight testing for mission systems on special-purpose aircraft. Manages emergency orders/quick reaction contracts to remedy time critical issues as they arise from urgent user requirements. Plan/create/execute test plans and mission system testing profiles. Prepare and review contractor bids and future Program investments. Works with industry partners on producing a COA document to aid Gov't PMO in the decision process. Develop and review ISR related ground and aircraft time compliance technical orders Review and validate user manuals and technical orders, electrical and mechanical engineering designs and makes recommendations for changes. Travel to Operating Locations, vendor locations to evaluate mission systems, products and development efforts. Travels to support installation and training of QRC and related products. Develops test and installation plans for emerging QRCs. Perform life cycle management duties for powered and un-powered aircraft and ground generation support equipment. Lead large scale off-site aircraft electrical and structural modification teams, verifies installation and ensuring testing completed in accordance to test plan. Qualifications US Citizen A current TOP SECRET/SCI Security Clearance with ability to obtain Special Access read-in. Current (or able to obtain) FAA Class III Flight Physical At least 8+ years of combined experience in flight operations, logistics, and acquisition At least 4 years of contract execution, management, and logistics experience. A proven record in problem solving, effective communication, decision-making, financial management, program and production management abilities Extensive military experience as an aircrew member operating within CONUS and OCONUS. ISR experience required. Prior experience as an Airborne Test Director and familiarity with directives governing USAF flight test. Be proficient in presentation, written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products. Must be world-wide deployable and available for travel up to 120 days per year. Global Comp $90,000 - $150,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors. Closing Statement Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.
Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

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