J56 Operational Technology Integration

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for J56 Operational Technology Integration to support cutting-edge research, development, and technical analysis efforts for US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)/J56 and the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Enterprise Center (NEC). This Role involves advancing mission planning and execution capabilities for strategic deterrence through systems engineering, Agile/DevOps practices, and continuous integration/delivery methodologies. Contractors will be engaged in evaluating and

enhancing the survivability, interoperability, and reliability of strategic weapon systems while contributing to planning documents, test and evaluation strategies, and rapid technology fielding efforts. This is a unique opportunity to work on mission-critical NC3 software and systems that shape national defense strategies and collaborate with

diverse DoD and government partners to drive innovation and operational excellence in support of the strategic enterprise.

This is a full-time position located at Offutt AFB, NE

Responsibilities

• Provide technical reviews of design and development specifications of software applications, systems, and other engineering artifacts, and develop or maintain those artifacts as required in the systems engineering process
• Support the certification, maintenance, and testing of software applications and the integration of complex software systems, as well as provide comments, recommendations, status, etc
• Support the delivery of software, installation, configuration and testing, problem resolution, and maintenance, including all procedures/timelines to achieve approval to test and promote new or updated software to production
• Advise the Government to ensure compliance with applicable standards, participate in developing new standards, and help improve existing standards
• Assess technical and architectural changes for impact on IPT-specific software, other command-level systems, and the enterprise
• Assess items such as processes, products, contractor-developed solutions, baseline changes, Remedy Change Requests, etc., and provide comments /recommendations as necessary
• Support the development of program documents (support plans, strategies, assessments, requirements documents)
• Use approved processes (e.g., Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)) and participate in and provide support (e.g., prepare briefing or written material) for program management and technical reviews
• Support the Program Chief Engineer and engineering authorities as requested through the program office
• Possess knowledge of acquisition streamlining initiatives and acquisition reforms (e.g., NDAA Section 804, DoD and USSTRATCOM initiatives)
• Provide direct support to the Test and Enterprise System Branch, working with the PM, FM, and Chief Engineer
• Support the Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) process for placing new deliveries into production
• Assist in reviewing or proposing inputs to Requests for Proposal (RFP) artifacts and source selection-related documents such as Acquisition Plans, LCMP, and Acquisition Strategy
• Integrate user community requirements, desired capabilities, and characteristics to support injection into the requirements/capabilities generation, planning, and programming processes and documents
• Review associated documentation and software for compliance with configuration management procedures, testing policies, and design as stated in current directives
• Provide analyses of interface requirements for applications based on recommendations from modernization efforts
• Provide full spectrum support for the programs, including the development of test plans and test reports, assisting and coordinating test events with interested parties (program office, contractor, user, AFOTEC, external agencies)
• Assist in the security evaluation of program information and hardware throughout the program life cycle
• Support the development, analysis, and implementation of an Agile DevOps, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery model of software development, integration, and deployment; Cloud technologies; and microservice architectures

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Years of Experience: Minimum of 15 years relevant experience to include:

• 5 years supporting the DOD
• Extensive technology coordination, design, integration, and implementation experience
• Experience reviewing and assessing new technologies and their applicability to SMPES

Additional Information

Location: Offutt AFB, NE
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 25%