The Contractor shall perform work that applies to theoretical and practical knowledge of weapon systems engineering to the DoD acquisition process.

• Conduct reviews on armament programs portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved IAW approved specifications; perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved IAW program specifications; prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem
• Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective actions using application of engineering principles; perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and
• Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering weapon systems
• Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight; provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (AF SEAM)
• Provide engineering support to conduct formal trade studies based on engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, producibility, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule; provide technical recommendation support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering
• Provide proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems, components, approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness; provide concepts and requirements analyses support services including, but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing: Initial Capabilities Documents; CDDs; CPDs; AoAs; Military Utility Assessments (MUAs); CONOPS; Technology Development Strategies; Functional Configuration Audits/Physical Configuration Audits (FCAs/PCAs), and; Technology Standards
• Review and analyze system concepts and user requirements that have been approved and entered into a system requirements baseline (functional, allocated, and product).

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Required Skills Required Experience

•  TOP SECRET clearance required

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COMBINATIONS OF EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• PhD in relevant degree field, from a university with at least one ABET accredited program, and 25 years relevant experience
• Master's degree in relevant degree field, from a university with at least one ABET accredited program, and recognized at national level in a technical field, specialized engineering, or technology area + 25 years of relevant experience. Published in the area of  expertise and have taught formally in the area (conference/symposium). Waiver justification required from government customer at Master's level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•  ABET accredited degree

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.