IBCS Software Program Integrator

Overview

i3 is searching for an IBCS Hardware Program Integrator!

Responsibilities

Supports an Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) Project Office, Mission Command Product Office (Msn Cmd PdO) Assistant Product Manager (APM) responsible for coordinating Army Air and Missile Defense Command and Control System software product requirements.  The requirements focus on the Army Integrated Air Missile Defense (AIAMD) system portfolio to include the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) and Patriot, as well as integration of Sensor and Weapon Platforms such as Sentinel, Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), and Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC).  This position is located at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

The day-to-day work will include:

• Support Mission Command Product Office leadership on all business, financial, contract, logistics and technical management activities associated with software product requirements, classified laboratory development environments, and lab management.  This will include coordination with PMO contracts, budget, acquisition and systems engineering teams for development of independent cost estimates, contracts requirement packages, acquisitions strategies and technical solutions. Additionally, this will include coordination with industry OEM counterparts’ contracts, program management, engineering, and logistics teams to track and manage overall software support products.
• Assist the APM with the planning and execution of current and future year budget, manage and update the Comprehensive Cost and Requirement (CCaR) and the Management Acquisition Reporting (MAR) funding reports in Project Management Resource Tools (PMRT), update spend plans and manage associated contract actions. Support development of written and verbal products that clearly articulate on-going activities to internal/external organizations.  This includes weekly Situation Reports, Command and Staff charts, responses to internal and external taskers and updates to the Integrated Master Schedule.
• Manage and track IBCS hardware/firmware/software baseline per configuration (LRIP, FRP, testing and development labs), manage the material release process for Agile Software development and ensure seamless integration with fielded units, test sites, logistics and the Fires Center of Excellence.
• Codify user requirements & capability needs. Track need dates & linkages to JIRA tickets. Work with Solution Architect, Solution Manager, & Integration Director to develop and manage the programs designed roadmap. Plan and execute current and future year budget, manage spend plans, and associated contract actions.
• Provide periodic reviews with appropriate representatives to determine status of overall project and major milestones; ensure coordination of orderly phasing of all actions and cost, schedule, and performance risk; identify alternative risk mitigation approaches; and ascertain appropriate action required to maintain or improve project schedules.
• Coordinate IPTs, Meetings and Working Groups, develop briefings, agendas, minutes and action items. Represent the Mission Command Product Office leadership in situations where the government leader is not available. Coordinate domestic and foreign disclosure staffing requests for IFMC Mission Command Product Office related products planned for delivery or presentation to leadership and customers.  Ensure products are properly marked according to PMO information security standards.
• Develop and maintain historical archives to ensure activities, briefings and decisions are available for reference and to maintain the PMO/PdO leadership institutional knowledge.

Qualifications

At a minimum the candidate must have:

• An active SECRET security clearance and the ability to maintain.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or significant applicable experience.
• 10 years of applicable experience associated with business, financial, contract, and software management activities.
• A strong understanding of and experience with AIAMD systems.
• Good communications skills, people skills, and enthusiasm are essential, as well as the ability to handle a variety of tasks in a team environment.
• The ability to research data, analyze information, synthesize options, and make sound recommendations to staff contractors and government officials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to travel when required.

The candidate would be highly desirable if they have:

• Previous Army acquisition product or program management experience.
• Previous experience with the Army Air and Missile Defense Command and Control systems such as IBCS, Patriot, FAAD C2, Sentinel, LTAMDS, and Indirect Fire Protection Capability.
• Previous experience managing contractual deliverables.
• Previous experience with Atlassian software management tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence).

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Communicate well: listening, verbal, and written.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
• Work well under pressure.

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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

About i3

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!