ITW/AA Requirements SME

ITW/AA Requirements SME (RS). This is a hybrid work opportunity. This position captures legacy
requirements across the weapons systems, maps them to current requirements, and leads the
development of future requirements within the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack
Assessment (ITW/AA) Lead Program Office (LPO). This position requires the ability to map from
capstone documents (NDS, NSS, etc.) to acquisition program requirements. The ITW/AA LPO is
responsible for the acquisitions side of the ITW/AA Weapon System (WS), the AN/USQ-249.
This position will be responsible for decomposing requirements from source documents,
validating current requirements, and advocating for future requirements. This position requires
knowledge of national strategy, defense strategy, missile and air warning, missile defense,
COCOM and Service level processes, and requirements definition. Working knowledge of JCIDS
and post JCIDS requirements processes is required.

 

The ITW/AA RS will be required to perform the following duties and tasks:

Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills
• Top Secret Security Clearance required, with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s Degree required, with a graduate degree in a related field preferred.
• 10 years of experience required in the respective technical/professional
discipline being performed, of which 3 years must include missile warning domain
experience.
• Deep knowledge of the requirements process at Service and Joint levels.
• Knowledge of CJCSI 5123.01 series and associated manual as well as JFRP process
is required.
• Must reside within one hour of Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO.
• Strong self-motivator with the ability to work well independently and in a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow through and complete HQ-level assignments/tasking with an
emphasis on attention to detail and professional interaction with senior leaders.
• Computer proficiency, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

 

Desired Experience, Knowledge, Skills
• Extensive background in missile warning operations with previous experience working in
the NORAD-NORTHCOM Command Center preferred
• In-depth understanding of ITW/AA change control management
• In-Depth understanding of Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) and Upgraded Early
Warning Radars(UEWRs) operations and concepts
• Understanding of the ITW/AA architecture and multitude of different systems and
message formats utilized from the sensors, to the correlation centers, to the forward users
• Computer proficiency, including Teams, SharePoint, Jira, and Confluence

 

Work Location
Work performance primarily consists of telework. A government laptop will be provided to
access necessary sites and data on Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET). In
addition to telework, work will be performed at various temporary meeting locations at PSFB
and other locations within the greater Colorado Springs, CO region. No permanent workspace is
provided. Must be able to support onsite meetings at PSFB within one hour of notice from the
Government.