Overview
We are seeking multiple highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to support Headquarters of the United States Air Force, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, SAF/SQ International Affairs/Negotiator Support.
Responsibilities
- Provide ORS support to the SAF/SQ in the form of ORS Office liaison support, coordination, actions/tasks in the National Capital Region.
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Provide a conceptual framework and new way of thinking for attaining more agile, resilient, and “tailorable” capabilities, and emphasizing flexibility across full spectrum.
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Maintain ORS focus on the subset of space activities designed to meet JFC’s needs for new, modified, or augmented capabilities; highlight timely application of space power in a theater of operations.
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Contribute the ORS portion to the Defense Space Council Program Assessment (DSCPA) Launch Integrated Product Team (IPT), and the Defense Space Council Plan (DSCP) Launch Team; support authoring and coordination of Issue Papers for Launch.
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Maintain awareness and assessing mission area-specific technology issues. Assess progress of overarching/pervasive technologies not covered within the functional area IPTs.
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Maintain awareness of on-going demonstrations, ACTDs and Operationally Responsive Space activities (ORS) and programs.
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Provide technical support to SAF/SQ in the areas of planning (data collection, plans assessment, analysis and study reviews, acquisition program support, and document preparation) and program assessment (budget database, POM/IPOM, assessment and documentation preparation) within National Security Space (specifically with respect to Space Technology).
Skills Required
- 10+ years experience in an Engineering, Scientific, Analysis, Policy or Planning field related to Defense Space
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10+ years experience in or directly supporting DoD or NRO space operations, policy or acquisition.
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Demonstrated understanding of Space enterprise to include DoD requirements, acquisition, and budgeting processes and applicable National Security Space (NSS) guidance and policy.
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Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, lead and execute studies or projects
- Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, oral presentation executive writing and documentation skills.
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10+ years experience supporting OSD, Service HQ or DoD Agency staffs.
- Understanding of the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and architecting processes.
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7+ years experience in or directly supporting ORS operations, policy or acquisition.
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Comprehensive understanding of current and planned ORS programs and system capabilities.Executive level leadership, interpersonal, organizational, oral presentation executive writing and documentation skills.
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10+ years experience supporting OSD, Service HQ or DoD Agency staffs.
- Understanding of the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and architecting processes.
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7+ years experience in or directly supporting Space Access operations, policy or acquisition.
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Comprehensive understanding of current and planned Space Access programs and system capabilities.
Desired Skills:
- Work experience in commercial and international SA capabilities and programs
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Experience with NASA, NRO, commercial providers.
Education
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:
Company Paid
- Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
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Dental Insurance for employees and family members
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Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
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Group Life Insurance
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Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
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Travel Accident Insurance
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Long-Term Disability
Voluntary
- Short-Term Disability
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Supplemental Life Insurance
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Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)
Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.
Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.
- Annual Leave
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Bereavement Leave
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Holidays
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Jury Duty/Witness Leave
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Military Leave
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Sick Leave
Location
Arlington Operations
2231 Crystal Drive
Suite 702
Arlington, Virginia 22202-3724
(703) 414-3290
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Tracking Number: 003-25-20