Functional SME

Planned Systems International Inc. (PSI) is seeking an Integrated Broadcast Systems and Tactical Terminal SME to provide onsitesupport the Headquarters Air Combat Command (ACC) atJoint Base LangleyEustis Virginia.

Air Combat Command with headquarters at Joint Base LangleyEustis Va. is a major command. It was created June 1 1992 by combining Strategic Air Command and Tactical Air Command. ACC is the primary provider of air combat forces to Americas warfighting commanders.

Air Combat Command is the primary force provider of combat airpower to Americas warfighting commands. To support the global implementation of national security strategy ACC operates fighter reconnaissance battlemanagement and electroniccombat aircraft. It also provides command control communications and intelligence systems and conducts global information operations.

PSI Supports the A5/8/9 Plans Programs and Requirements Headquartered at Air Combat Command Joint Base LangleyEustis Virginia. Supporting planning and programming $60 billion annually for a force of more than 150000 personnel and more than 2000 aircraft supporting 10 unified commands and the North American Aerospace Defense Command. We also support functions related to the Combat Air Forces weapons systems acquisition modernization sustainment and test involving more than 140 programs.

• The candidate will provide IBS broadcast hardware and software technical expertise and guidance to AF ground & airborne users of IBS.
• Understand and articulate Air Force MAJCOM/Component/Weapon System IBS Data Requirements to the Joint IBS Community. This includes new data requirements revision to existing/emerging message formats and architecture modifications. Assist ACC/A5J in synchronizing current and future Joint IBS Enterprise requirements. Provide broadcast data dissemination and Air Force Tactical Terminal (AFTT) technical assistance to platform System Program Office (SPO)s during IBS terminal integration.
• Develop IBS inputs to Concept of Operations (CONOPs) Concept of Employment (CONEMPs) Information Support Plans (ISPs) and CDDs for AF weapon systems. Provide input to AFTT documentation i.e. System Operating Manuals (SOM) Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs) Memorandum of Agreements (MOA) etc. Participate in technical integrated logistics support (ILS) and program meetings.
• Understand and articulate Air Force MAJCOM/Component/Weapon System IBS hardware requirements to include implementation of changes from existing configurations. Coordinate with SPO operating commands to validate integration funding availability and integration schedules. Assist with advocacy and planning for funding procurement acceptance testing and fielding of technology insertion and upgrades.
• Analyze quarterly status reports from the depot for operational status of hardware assets. Coordinate with depot and users to ensure accurate and accountable shipment and return of COMSEC Controlled Items (CCI).
• Assist in the identification and validation of AF and Joint user IBS software application requirements. Assist with configuration management processes for AF IBS software. Coordinate approved CCB changes to IBS software baselines; identify associated cost for updates. Identify distribution needs and delivery of AF IBS software applications to Joint users. Identify program funding needs for current and outyear software sustainment advocacy.
• Support servicewide IBS training capability for over 2000 user base. Develop and assist in the implementation of approved IBS training plans. Training should encompass both general knowledge & specific technical aspects of IBS architecture broadcasts data types dissemination timelines for all hardware terminals and software applications. Training material must be scalable to satisfy needs of various AF user organizations and ready for handoff to Weapons School Mission Planning School enlisted/officer courses. Review/update training material annually including documentation PowerPoint presentations CBT and videos.
• Assist in developing and coordinating on planning and programming documentation POM justification briefings submissions and in the evaluation of initiatives disconnects and offsets. Assist in the development of unfunded requirements.

• Bachelors degree in computer science information systems business administration management or other related technical or scientific discipline.
• Experience with Information Technology in Intelligence Community systems.
• Experience supporting of Intelligence Broadcasts i.e. IBS Networks (IBSNS Global IBS Network Servers (GINS) Theater Interface Nodes TINs) Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB).
• Experience supporting data dissemination architectures i.e. UHF Alternate OverTheAir (OTA) Paths SIPRNET/JWICS/NSANET Global Information Grid (GIG).
• Experience supporting legacy and migration IBS message formats i.e. TAB37 Tactical Data Intercomputer Message Format (TDIMF) SENSOREP CMFB CMFX.
• Experience supporting IBS interService Interoperability; understand IBS architectures of other services and Five Eyes collaborating nations to enable leveraging of existing capabilities to support AF joint and coalition warfighters.
• Experience supporting technical and security issues involved with bidirectional data forwarding between IBS and Link16 and VMF (MILSTD6020.
• Experience supporting IBS message processing capabilities of Tactical Data Processor (TDP) and C4 Automated Information Systems (AIS) used by AF platforms.
• Experience supporting AF & DoD requirements for systems Information Assurance (IA).
• Experience planning for Air Force sustainment modification and life cycle support.
• Experience as an action officer managing software sustainment efforts.
• Staff experience at HHQ (e.g. MAJCOM NAF HAF or equivalent).
• Active T5 investigation with the ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances as required for access to classified information.

PSI offers fulltime benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave and options for employer sponsored group medical dental vision shortterm and longterm disability life insurance AD&D coverage legal services identity theft and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pretax savings for qualified medical dental and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses certifications and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions including but not limited to recruiting hiring training promotion compensation benefits and termination are made without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation pregnancy gender identity genetic information national origin citizenship status veteran status protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact Human Resources by emailing or by dialing.