Nuclear Security Support Officer

SUMMARY

Provide support to the Air Force Security Forces Center (AFSFC) Chief of Integrated Base Defense Security Systems, force protection, and the integration of technology initiatives for Protection Level (PL) 1-4 AF bases under the Air Force Installation Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS) program, which includes command, control, and display systems, explosion detection equipment, access control systems, video assessment and surveillance systems, non-lethal weapons, and active and passive delay and denial systems. Responsible for system and equipment upgrades, including commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and government off-the-shelf systems (GOTS) that are considered replacements for fielded systems by Air Force (AF) operational commands.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support S5G in analyzing existing sensor systems through tests and realistic scenarios which cover the capabilities of infrastructure, modeling and simulation tools, data management and analysis tools, analytical methodologies and techniques used to support test and evaluation. These activities may include surveying the community for leading technologies that are needed for test and evaluation (T&E).
• Conduct site surveys of PL-1 areas while working to maintain or enhance security/force protection technology efforts.
• Provide oversight for the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) physical security enhancement projects (I-PLAN). Subject matter expert for several nuclear security locations.
• Responsible for program management of the Weapons Storage Security System (WS3) projects for all of USAFEs nuclear security programs.
• Evaluate and make recommendations to include courses of action, criteria, and timelines to meet initiative objectives to incorporate modifications to existing plans/programs/projects in response to changes to sensor systems, Remote Targeting Engagement System (RTES).
• Design physical protection systems. Identify existing physical protection elements for potential upgrading or design a new protection system, using elements of detection, delay, and response.
• Determine physical protection system objectives; study existing facility/plans to learn operation.
• Perform analysis of required capabilities that include identifying needs, documenting existing capabilities, identifying shortfalls, performing trade-off analyses, and recommending approaches to solve issues.
• Evaluate nuclear security units and their ability to effectively implement required security measures to protect PL-1 resources.
• Provide support to compile data, write reports, and perform detailed security system analyses while monitoring, developing and fielding sensor systems to support IBDSS.
• Develop accreditation packages.
• Coordinate training for personnel in the operation and maintenance of sensor systems and their instrumentation.
• Conduct a systematic evaluation in which a performance criteria-based approach is used to measure the effectiveness of physical security systems employed across a broad spectrum of targets and against a wide range of potential threats.
• Evaluate the use of modeling and simulation as an evaluation tool for design implementation.
• Create operational schedules that integrate with program and inspection schedules.
• Review and document lessons learned and test methods used to evaluate similar systems.
• Develop test concepts, support program and technical reviews, develop test plans, establish deficiency reporting, support test readiness reviews, and develop briefings.
• Develop inputs for test documentation such as T&E plans, execution documents that address operational effectiveness, suitability, and assessment objectives.
• Assist in developing measures of effectiveness (MOE), measures of performance (MOP), and measures of suitability (MOS).
• Review test procedures, evaluation methods, data management, instrumentation, and schedules. Submit your analysis to S5G with a recommendation to either approve/accept or deny/reject.
• Resource and identify candidate operators and maintainers to support operational test and requirements.
• Support program, technician and test readiness reviews.
• Perform site surveys on potential project sites and prepare project requirements such as defining site-specific installation, integration, preparation of environmental permit plans, and integration of equipment with systems available from other agencies or host areas.
• Provide field support such as deployment/redeployment, scheduling of all resources, and overseeing general field needs to achieve stated program objectives.
• Develop IBDSS program briefings and debriefings and review and update IBDSS program documentation.
• Prepare and deliver written reports on system software validation and verification, test results, and effectiveness, suitability, and operational impact of the system, when necessary. Submit reports on meetings and conferences conducted or attended that include attendees, topics of discussion, decisions and issues pending for each event.
• Prepare detailed plans, as needed, or obtain from SF Program Managers budgets and schedules for assigned programs/projects, and participate in the fiscal program/project planning.
• Support strategic planning and out-year financial planning activities; the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) to improve the direction and focus of programs and projects.
• Evaluate and recommend courses of action, criteria, and timelines to meet initiative objectives to incorporate modifications to existing plans/programs/projects in response to changes to sensor systems.
• Conduct documentation coordination with required agencies to meet suspense.
• Provide service support and coordination for the execution of USAF activities.
• Attend program reviews.
• Participate (i.e., teleconference) in S5R designated meetings.
• Develop and coordinate Financial Documentation.
• Provide input to S5R with respect to AF interests/issues to include funding for AF manpower/contractor support requirements/travel requirements.
• Conduct site visits as needed.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience as the designated service lead of a project or program.
• Recent knowledge and experience with DoD and USAF installation security and force protection security systems and procedures.
• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office software.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Secret security clearance.
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Understand and be knowledgeable of the current requirements process.
• Understand the funding process associated with the project’s life-cycle cost.
• Knowledge of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) funding process.
• Understand inventory management and life cycle replacement for equipment requirements.
• Understand systems and security requirements.
• Ability to present a professional appearance, and wear identifying badges.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

Required to travel to various locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). The expected travel time is less than 50%.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable on the company’s automobile insurance policy. Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving.  The expected driving time is less than 50%. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in a professional office setting, including the normal office equipment (e.g., computer, fax machines, copier) and with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, and lifting up to 20 pounds. Frequently uses hands and fingers for manipulation of keyboard, mouse, office equipment, and driving controls. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Benefits

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.

Compliance:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://apply.workable.com/katmai/

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).