Systems Engineer

Summary AJANTA CONSULTING, LLC Wright-Patterson Air Force Base THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON BID AWARD Center for research and technology evaluation in hazard mitigation, public health, contingency operations, performance enhancement, human systems integration, and clinical aerospace medicine disciplines including aeromedical evacuation. The division’s branches provide research and consultative capability for aeromedical, chemical, biological, and radiological health hazard needs, as well as research for the biomedical impact of flight. Responsibilities Guide and document the overall strategic plans and objectives of RHB’s support to the Aerospace Physiology/Medicine Product Development Area in close coordination with the Product Line Lead, Product Area Lead, external stakeholder(s), and Section level leadership. Assist in defining capability requirements and communicate them to the technical teams to inform their research priorities. Assist the technical teams to shape their research efforts toward addressing validated capability requirements and guide them toward product development. Evaluate existing systems, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and research trajectories and provide technical direction to guide program and project accomplishment through the various phases of the research lifecycle. Develop new SOPs as required. Provide guidance in the development of strategic and tactical acquisition planning by defining the scope, cost, schedule and performance parameters necessary to successfully execute projects within the division portfolio. Assist in preparing Statements of Work and other documents in support of research efforts that will lead to closure of validated capability requirements. Provide technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on a diverse set of research management issues. Prepare project reports for Major Commands, management officials and identified program/project stakeholders at Quarterly Reviews, Ad Hoc Status Reports, and annual Program Management Reviews. Collaborate and network with internal and external Subject Matter Experts, Core Research Area Leads, Product Area Leads, Mission Area Leads, and Product Line Leads for technical expertise and insight into customer requirements and S&T performance. Identify and document technical risks using expert judgment and historical data, and implement approved actions and workarounds required to mitigate and minimize the impact of project risk. May occasionally be required to travel. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical field. Relevant education/training and experience may be considered an acceptable substitute for minimum education requirements. Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Systems Engineering or a related technical field. (Preferred) PMP certification (or the equivalent). (Preferred) Have at least five (5) years of project management experience. Have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Be a self-motivated, detail-oriented, responsible team player who demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills and is able to work independently with minimal daily direction. Have a working knowledge of a broad range of technical areas from previous research or product evaluation experience, especially in the areas of Telemedicine, Telemonitoring, and Telementoring; Database Management; and Network Infrastructure. Have the drive and ability to work and interact with technically and organizationally diverse personnel at disparate locations. Be proficient in Microsoft Office software programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint as required for periodic reporting and oversight delivered to stakeholders and interested Joint community partners. Be results driven and have a demonstrated track record of working with consumers to help shape requirements, as well as iteratively develop product solutions to meet customer needs. Demonstrate capability to collect, analyze and appraise data required to draw conclusions and devise solutions to problems relating to the delivery of products. Collect, analyze and appraise data to draw conclusions and devise solutions to problems relating to the delivery of products. Have experience working in cross-disciplinary teams that involve subject matter experts from a wide-variety of technical disciplines. Knowledge in aerospace medical research strategies, policies, and regulations, and ability to recommend best practices consistent with those guidelines as required for successful product delivery. (Preferred) Plan, organize, and coordinate the technical activities and technologies required for the successful development and delivery of Aerospace Physiology/Medicine products and demonstrations. Engage in learning aerospace medical research strategies, policies, and regulations, and recommend best practices consistent with those guidelines as required for successful product delivery. Support budget tasks on estimating development, transition, and operational costs associated with Aerospace Physiology/Medicine products. Participate in portfolio (virtually or in-person) reviews, conferences, and meetings to deliver presentations on program requirements, advocate program objectives, status, accomplishments, challenges encountered and anticipated, and collaborations within and outside the Wing and Joint community. Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.