RC & WC-135 Operational Support

RC/WC-135 Operational Support


Location: Hampton, VA


Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI


** This position is contingent upon contract award. **


This role requires an active, fully-adjudicated US Government Security Clearance at the TOP SECRET/SCI level. US Citizenship is required to hold a US Government security clearance. Candidates without the appropriate clearance are not eligible to be considered.


Travel: up to 10%

As RC/WC-135 Operational Support, you will provide expert guidance in developing and managing training programs for the RC-135 fleet, making sure ops requirements are written in alignment with real-world capabilities. You'll oversee initial qual, re-qual, mission, and continuation training; maintain training materials, conduct annual reviews and recommend mitigation strategies to mitigate risks to training. The role also evaluates program effectiveness using metrics gathered from field units and analyses training needs based on projected capabilities and identifies gaps in readiness, proficiency, and flying requirements. The role additionally supports fiscal planning, helping integrate requirements into budgets and advising leadership on improvement opportunities. The role may be remote work-eligible.


Who You Are And What You Need:

• 6 years of experience as a USAF RC/WC-135 weapon systems aircrew member or a comparable DoW equivalent within the last 10 years
  
  
  
  • OR 4 years of USAF Headquarters Staff (NAF, MAJCOM, or above) experience working RC/WC-135 programs within the last 8 years
  
  
  
  


• 4 years USAF or comparable DoW equivalent training program management and standardization/evaluation programs experience, preferably in RC/WC-135


• 4 years relevant experience as a project and/or program manager with demonstrated ability to perform as a senior level expert and serve as a senior project lead


• 3 years of experience working within a USAF Headquarters Staff environment at the NAF, MAJCOM, or above level, with experience producing decision documents, developing and presenting staff-level briefings, building staff packages, coordinating actions across staff directorates and major command elements, and interfacing with senior USAF leadership and external staffs


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications and platforms, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint, with the ability to produce professional documents, briefings, data analyses, and collaborative workspaces in support of senior leadership

What You Will Do:

• Provide expertise and advise leadership in the development, planning, establishment, and implementation of RC/WC-135 training programs to ensure alignment with operational requirements and Air Force standards.


• Oversee and manage RC/WC-135 Ready Aircrew Program (RAP), Programmed Flying Training (PFT), and Formal Training Unit (FTU) Initial Qualification Training (IQT) programs, ensuring compliance with Air Force directives and operational readiness objectives.


• In coordination with ACC TRSS Det 10, review and maintain the Master Training Lists for Initial Qualification Training (IQT), Mission Qualification Training (MQT), Requalification Training (RQT), and Continuation Training (CT) programs, including Training Task Lists (TTL), syllabi, and courseware, utilizing Instructional System Development (ISD) practices and principles. Provide updated lists to leadership upon request.


• In coordination with ACC TRSS Det 10, review, prepare, and coordinate RC/WC-135 aircrew position-specific training syllabi for IQT, MQT, RQT, and CT. Conduct annual reviews and recommends risk mitigation strategies to address identified training risks.


• Develop metrics to assess the effectiveness of RC/WC-135 training programs annually, including IQT, MQT, RQT, and CT, and provide periodic reports to leadership with recommendations for improvement.


• Identify and document requirements, deficiencies, and recommended solutions for RC/WC-135 aircrew training programs to address gaps in readiness and proficiency. Provide analysis of qualification timelines, flying hour requirements, and training program effectiveness.


• Analyze current and future RC/WC-135 capabilities, including baseline configurations and quick-reaction capabilities (QRC), to determine operational training requirements and develop solutions to address emerging needs.


• Assist Functional Area Managers (FAMs) in managing the Graduate Production Requirements process and coordinate with MAJCOM and Headquarters Air Force (HAF) counterparts to ensure training objectives are met.


• Coordinate with leadership and ACC/A3O to provide sourcing solutions for exercise planning and execution requirements, ensuring alignment with operational priorities.


• Provide recommendations for integrating emerging technologies and capabilities into RC/WC-135 training programs, including advanced training technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and simulation systems, to enhance aircrew proficiency, reduce training costs, and improve mission effectiveness.


• Advise leadership and recommend options to manage and improve RC/WC-135 processes, procedures, and doctrine; manning levels; efficiency and effectiveness; equipment capabilities; training requirements.


• Assist the RC/WC 135 Functional Management task to manage the RC/WC-135 readiness program. Utilize and manage readiness tools and processes such as Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS), Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS), Designed Operational Capability (DOC) Statements, Mission Capability (MISCAP) Statements, weapons system test support, and Joint In-Lieu-Of (ILO) requirements. Analyze readiness data provided by units to identify trends, gaps, and shortfalls, and develop actionable recommendations to address these issues. Provide leadership with regular briefings on readiness status, challenges, and proposed solutions, ensuring informed decision-making and effective program management.


• Serve as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all administrative support program functions. Directly assist branch leadership in developing, establishing, implementing, and tracking branch administrative procedures. Analyze taskings, procedures, practices, and resources to ensure efficient and effective branch operations.


• Prepare and track branch taskings, consolidate required information, and make adjustments based on tasking system, affected branch manning, experience as, training, and abilities. Provide quality control and final review of all taskings and administrative documents prior to dissemination to ensure accuracy, compliance, and professionalism.


• Provide training and assistance to branch personnel on Microsoft Office applications, standard staffing templates, and administrative practices outlined in the ACC Action Officer handbook. Ensure branch compliance with established administrative standards and procedures.


• Assist branch leadership to facilitate Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) duties while ensuring fiscal compliance and execution of programmed funding. Assist and advise branch leadership in the integration of requirements into the annual fiscal programs.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision for the employee and family


• 401k Plan with a company contribution; fully vested immediately


• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance


• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 10 paid holidays


• Employee Assistance Program


• Tuition Reimbursement

Who We Are:


Calvert Systems is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Bellevue, Nebraska, with operations in twelve states including the District of Columbia. With over 20 years of trusted support to the Department of Defense, Calvert combines the strength of deep mission expertise, a workforce composed largely of veterans, with the values of a family business culture. Our team is committed to exceeding customer expectations by leveraging a rich blend of operational experience, technical excellence, and a strong commitment to service.


Calvert Systems Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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