Functional Analyst

Functional Analyst

Location

US-VA-Hampton

Job ID

2025-11013

Overview

Planned Systems International, Inc. (PSI) is seeking a Functional Analyst, F-22 / F-35 OTTI SME, to provide onsitesupport the Headquarters Air Combat Command (ACC) atJoint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

Air Combat Command, with headquarters at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., is a major command. It was created June 1, 1992, by combining Strategic Air Command and Tactical Air Command. ACC is the primary provider of air combat forces to America's warfighting commanders.

Air Combat Command is the primary force provider of combat airpower to America's warfighting commands. To support the global implementation of national security strategy, ACC operates fighter, reconnaissance, battle-management, and electronic-combat aircraft. It also provides command, control, communications and intelligence systems, and conducts global information operations.

PSI Supports the A5 / 8 / 9 Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquartered at Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Supporting planning and programming $60 billion annually, for a force of more than 150,000 personnel and more than 2,000 aircraft, supporting 10 unified commands and the North American Aerospace Defense Command. We also support functions related to the Combat Air Forces' weapons systems acquisition, modernization, sustainment and test involving more than 140 programs.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

The candidate will support ACC A589 by translating weapon system requirements into documented studies and analyses. This will include providing technical and analytical assistance to assess weapon system capabilities and translate system requirements into resource evaluation and documentation products.

The candidate will provide functional onsite support to include : establishment of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) standards, generation of requirements for Cross Domain Solutions for Combat Air Force (CAF) Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) and Live, Virtual & Constructive (LVC) training programs; generation of requirements for CAF DMO training centers to include Distributed Training Center, USAF Warfare Center Virtual Test & Training Center (VTTC) and any future efforts; development of capability requirements for Fighters, Bombers, and C2ISR DMO and LVC platforms, integration of F-16, F-15, Fifth Generation aircraft, and Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) systems into Mission Training Centers (MTC). These duties also include collaboration and interfaces with other MAJCOMs, Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Joint Services and Coalition training partners, and System Program Offices (SPO) for management of simulator / DMO and the Operations & Integration (O&I) programs, collaboration and interfaces with Functional Area Managers (FAM) in the development of Ready Aircrew Program (RAP) tasking and MTC / DMO requirements, Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS), Operations and Maintenance (O&M), various acquisition activities, logistics and procurement in support of the USAF OTTI.

The candidate will assist in developing, refining, and producing life cycle management plans in support of integrating DMO systems with the Mission Training Centers (MTCs). The candidate shall maintain in-depth knowledge of M&S, DMO, and LVC concepts to provide technical and analytical assistance in the development, validation, and coordination of DMO capability requirements documents and assist integration of CAF DMO capability requirement into weapon system MTC programs. This includes but is not limited to Simulator Common Architecture Requirements and Standard (SCARS), Common Synthetic Training Environment (CSTE), and Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).

The candidate will assist in collaboration and interface with Functional Area Managers to develop weapon system training device requirements, resolution of training issues and shortfalls, and provide recommendations and guidance for simulator enhancements to support RAP training and POM submissions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Experience on USAF MAJCOM or higher AF Level Staff.
• Experience in M&S, DMO and / or LVC.
• Experience designing, planning, preparing, executing, and providing documented assessments of DMO and other combat readiness programs or plans.
• Experience in producing reports to indicate investigation methodology, evaluation processes, and recommendations for new LVC technologies and training concepts for inclusion into CAF's DMO and other readiness programs.
• Experience providing analytical and conceptual studies on readiness-related efforts and LVC technologies.
• Experience analyzing technical and operational impacts, cost, and training benefit of proposed changes in a resource-constrained environment and propose changes to programs to MAJCOM level leadership to meet operational capabilities and addressing operational needs.
• Experience participating and collaborating on DMO / LVC and M&S working groups and meetings to develop possible solutions for integration and interoperability problems.
• Experience working in Requirements, Operations, and / or SPO capabilities and responsibilities.
• Experience with JCIDS staffing processes and requirements development.
• Experience in preparing and presenting high level briefings, Bullet Background Papers (BBPs), and Technical Reports.
• Knowledge of CAF Training Requirements.
• 5th Generation fighter rated experience.
• Experience with various DoD Test and Training facilities and events (VTTC, DTC, DMOC, Red Flag, Fallon ITF, etc.)
• Top Secret Clearance, Sensitive Compartmental Information, Special Access Program - eligible.

Company Benefits

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.

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