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The Air Force Program Execution Office for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations (PEO ISR SOF) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the ISR SOF portfolio, which includes over 200 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO ISR SOF is headquartered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS. This position supports the Advanced E7 Development and the FMS Division, supporting the Royal Saudi Air Force, as part of the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control (FMS) Division; AFLMC(WIW). The WIW Division located at Tinker AFB (OK), and Hanscom AFB (MA), with dispersed support at Eglin AFB, Seattle WA, San Antonio TX and several OCONUS positions.\nThis is a full time Hybrid position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.\nResponsibilities\nDuties include, but not limited to:\nConduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications \nPerform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications \nPrepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepares management reports and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles \nPerform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems \nProvide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight \nProvide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with AF Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes \nProvide engineering support to conduct formal trade studies based on engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, productivity, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule \nProvide technical recommendation support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering IPTs \nProvide proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems, components, approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness \nProvide concepts and requirements analyses support services including, but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing:Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs) \nCapability Development Documents (CDDs) \nCapability Production Documents (CPDs) \nAnalysis of Alternatives (AoAs) \nMilitary Utility Assessments \nConcepts of Operation (CONOPs) \nTechnology Development Strategies, \nFunctional Configuration Audits (FCA)/Physical Configuration Audits (PCA), and \nTechnology Standards Profiles \n\nReview and analyze system concepts and user requirements that have been approved and entered into a system requirements baseline (functional, allocated, and product) \nSupports implementation and execution of software development and integration on in concert with Government and prime contractors \nApplies expert knowledge and mastery of advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to ensure assigned work remains consistent with program objectives, costs, schedules, performance criteria, and existing policies \nWorks with Government and Contractor personnel to review work performed by private industry, such as design, analysis and testing of systems and subsystems \nSystematically applies expertise in systems engineering to create new or substantially improved, processes, techniques, and/or procedures that address requirements \nApplies experimental theories, new applications or developments to improve operations and/or resolve unique or complex/controversial problems, conditions or issues \nUnderstanding of cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance, preferred \nExperience with Agile methods and Continuous Integration/Continuous Development, Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps) and Development and Operations (DevOps) principals, preferred \nUnderstanding and experience with Agile software development best practices specifically Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps and Agile sprint planning \nAbility to guide development efforts in the effective use of standards to achieve mission capabilities with Agile standards, as applicable \nDemonstrated critical thinking skills \nQualifications\nCitizenship: Must be a US citizen\nMinimum Required Qualifications\nClearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance\nPreferred Qualifications\nEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD OR,\n30+ years of directly related experience, 12 of which must be in the DoD\n Technical Skills\nPrincipal Systems Engineering expertise supporting the E-3 Saudi AWACS Weapon System modernization effort, with responsibility for system engineering planning, execution, and technical oversight.\nExtensive experience in requirements development, analysis, allocation, and traceability to ensure mission and program objectives are achieved.\nSkilled in the review and evaluation of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), technical documentation, engineering artifacts, and contractor deliverables.\nExperience developing, managing, and maintaining system engineering documentation throughout the system lifecycle.\nProven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks while supporting program execution, integration activities, and modernization initiatives.\nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) for technical reporting, documentation management, requirements tracking, and executive briefings.\nStrong understanding of systems engineering processes, technical reviews, configuration management principles, and defense acquisition environments.\nInterpersonal Skills\nExceptional verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with government personnel, contractors, and international stakeholders.\nDemonstrated leadership through influence, guiding technical teams and stakeholders toward successful outcomes without direct authority.\nStrong relationship-building skills with the ability to foster collaboration across cross-functional engineering, program management, and customer organizations.\nSelf-starter who proactively identifies technical challenges, drives resolution efforts, and supports mission-critical objectives with minimal supervision.\nAdvanced problem-solving and analytical capabilities for addressing complex technical and programmatic issues.\nAdaptable and effective in dynamic environments, balancing multiple priorities while responding to evolving customer and mission requirements.\nHighly organized and detail-oriented, with strong situational awareness and the professionalism necessary to navigate complex stakeholder environments and technical discussions.\nAdditional Information\nLocation: Hanscom AFB, MA\nTravel: 20% (OK, San 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Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. 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