AQT S103 - Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) Liaison, Se

Senior Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) Liaison
Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Schedule: 5 days onsite at the Pentagon, with telework on an ad hoc/case-by-case basis
NIS has an immediate opportunity on the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support Contract (STAQSS) for a Senior Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Liaison to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology, Maturation & Logistics (AQT).
AQT is responsible for guiding early-stage technologies and transitioning them into operational capabilities for the Air Force and Space Force. The mission broadly includes: Aligning research priorities with operational needs, Transitioning promising R&D efforts into acquisition programs, Sustainment strategy developments and Ensuring technology transition aligns with acquisition timelines.
Responsibilities

• Providing expertise on model-based systems engineering (MBSE), mission engineering, and analysis execution, implementation, and policy for Department of Air Force (DAF) capability development.
• Applying system of systems (SoS) thinking to modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) methodologies to ensure application of consistent mission objectives information.
• Analyzing weapon system architectures and integration and identify issues.
• Reviewing and assessing technical, operational, and management concepts, documents, and specifications.
• Assessing weapon system design alternatives to provide the required capability through system of system assessments and mission engineering.
• Analyzing program trends, identifying issues/opportunities, and recommending solutions based on external and internal operational analysis by performing weapon system/technology/cost trade-off studies.
• Providing objective assessments of operational and technical issues of programs approaching milestone decisions.
• Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies,program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution
• Assessing policy requirements and developing policy and procedures governing Air Force architecture modeling, operational analysis, and analytic tool development.
• Researching and providing technical analysis for the preparation of programmatic documentation and responses to Congressional, DOD, Air Force Secretariat, and/or Air Staff.
• Identifying operational deficiencies and other key issues, conducting research to develop alternatives and providing recommendations and support for resolution.
• Preparing, drafting, and coordinating responses to taskings and requests for information on mission engineering, and analysis execution and implementation initiatives; ensure responses are properly formatted and routed.

Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.

Qualifications:

• Active TS Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Masters' Degree in an Engineering specialty Master's degree in a Business, Finance, or Engineering discipline.
• over 10 years of systems engineering as well as modeling and analysis experience uarters.
• Must be proficient in all computer-based communication/office IT tools, to include the following: Microsoft (MS) Office Suite - Word, Power Point, SharePoint, Excel, TEAMS; Adobe (both reader and Pro).
• Must have the ability to learn new software/office IT tools as needed in a timely manner.
• Must be proficient in public speaking: capable of delivering briefs, speaking in meetings in person and online, and giving presentations.

Work Experience Substitutions:

• 12 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a MA/MS degree.
• BA/BS degree plus 8 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a MA/MS degree.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move or traverse throughout a large, secure facility and between multiple work areas
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists and fingers
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer

About Nationwide IT Services
NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP) and educational reimbursement along with Pet Insurance.

Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability or protected veteran status. We provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law.