Icbm Development Training Support Analyst

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., www.ara.com is seeking a full-time ICBM Training Support Analyst to provide support to AFGSC/10 on-site at Barksdale AFB, LA. Applicant must have a strong background in ICBM training requirements development and training analysis support. Previous assignments at AFGSC, AFNWC, 20AF, AETC, AFOTEC or 576th Test squadron desired.

Essential Functions:

• Support A10 in training planning, analysis, program management, and decision support for ICBM modernization and sustainment to include trainers.
• Assist in the coordination, review, and editing of training plans and processes to determine impacts related to HQ AFGSC/A10 missions and sustainment of ICBM weapons systems
• Draft and support requirements briefings (approved by A10) to other MAJCOMs, AF, joint, and national agencies.
• Analyze training plans to support milestone decisions relating to future nuclear systems.
• Participate in integrated training teams for current and future ICBM acquisitions
• Assist A10 in providing requirements and programmatic oversite to programs involving operational, support, and maintenance training, trainers, and trainer-unique support equipment.
• Assist A10 in interfacing with other agencies (AFGSC/A3, 576 FLTS, AFNWC, AETC, AFOTEC, etc.) to ensure training compliance
• Assist A10 in drafting and staffing packages, briefings, point/background/white papers, and electronic staffing (E-staffing) in response to internal and external MAJCOM taskings

Required Skills:

• Possess a Top Secret (TS) SCI Clearance or previously held a TS which has expired (not revoked)
• Possess a minimum of 10 years ICBM experience in ICBM operations and/or maintenance
• Have a minimum of 3 years of staff experience working on an Air Force MAJCOM, Headquarters Air Force (HAF), or joint equivalent

Preferred Skills:

• Familiar with Training System Requirements Analysis (TSRA) document, Training Program Development and Management Plan (TPDMP), Training Device requirements document (TDRD)
• Completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
• ICBM operations and/or maintenance training/trainer experience desired
• Familiar with trainer systems, trainer devices, part-task-trainers, and design requirements

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the ICBM Development Training Support Analyst position.