Recertification Assistant Program Manager for Systems Engineerin

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

This position supports the Tomahawk Recertification Product Team Lead (IPTL) and the All-Up-Round (AUR) Assistant Program Manager for Systems Engineering (APMSE). The primary responsibilities of the position will be to execute APMSE duties in support of the Tomahawk AUR Recertification, an ACAT 2 program, to include leading all Tomahawk AUR recertification engineering activities across multiple sites. The Tomahawk Recertification program is focused on the induction of previously fielded Tomahawk missiles, recertifying them, and re-fielding them for fleet use. On a regular basis the engineer coordinates, informs, and communicates efforts with various competencies, IPT members, contractors, subcontractors, and naval field activities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES: 

• Resolving recertification related engineering issues, 
• Providing technical support for Request for Proposal (RFP) generation to support future recertification efforts, 
• Developing and reviewing Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), 
• Coordinating with NAVAIR Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Prime Contractor representatives for engineering solutions for recertification related issues, 
• Addressing obsolescence and service life related issues, 
• Reviewing & approving contractor data deliverables, 
• Addressing identified system deficiencies, 
• Developing/updating system interface control documents (ICDs), 
• Conducting Engineering Investigations (EI), 
• Addressing integration issues with other TWS segments, 
• Assisting in test planning and resolving deficiencies encountered, 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:

• Position requires semi-frequent travel (CONUS) as needed to support various working groups. Not to exceed 40 hours per month (one week). 

EXPERIENCE:

• At least ten (10) years of recent and relevant experience in an engineering position. Demonstrated knowledge in an area of engineering expertise is required. 

Highly desired: 

• Team assignment progression of increasing responsibility involving direct interaction with program/project office & engineering disciplines in application of systems engineering, safety, airworthiness, acquisition, and program management processes,
• Multiple team leadership roles leading multi-discipline teams,
• 3 to 5 years of proven sustained performance in a relevant subsystem SE (i.e. APMSE) role,
• 3 to 5 years of relevant Naval Aviation experience in an engineering discipline,
• APMSE rotational assignments.

EDUCATION:

• MS or MA degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Allowable Substitution: BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related scientific discipline and an additional four (4) years of recent and relevant experience may be substituted for a MS or MA degree. These four (4) years of experience are in addition to the required minimum of ten (10) years to meet the experience requirement, requiring a total of fourteen (14) years of experience. 

SECURITY:

• Active TS//SCI clearance with current background investigation is desired. 
• At minimum, Active Top-Secret clearance with current background investigation is required. 

ACE Consulting Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.