Scientist/Engineer level 3 EWG/Joint Simulation Environment JSE ISSO

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The candidate shall provide expert engineering advice and assistance to the 412 EWG/JSE in the Scientist and Engineer field comprised of Analysts, Engineers, and Scientists with knowledge and skills to apply a variety of analytical techniques to formulate and solve problems; plan for future technologies; conduct research and development; and define requirements for systems. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION IS TO SERVE AS AN INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY OFFICER ISSO FOR THE 412 TEST WING ELECTRONIC WARFARE GROUP JOINT SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT. THIS POSITION SUPPORTS A SINGLE OR MULTIPLE 412 TEST WING/AIR FORCE TEST CENTER RDT&E ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT AND INTEGRATION OF SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM, INFORMATION SECURITY, OPERATIONAL SECURITY AND ACQUISITION SECURITY PROGRAMS.  

PROVIDE HIGHLY UNIQUE ELECTRONIC WARFARE, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY OFFICER DUTIES TO EFFECTIVELY PLAN AND EXECUTE THE JOINT SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT (JSE) PROJECT.

• RESPONSIBLE FOR JOINT SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT (JSE) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
• COLLABORATE WITH JSE STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY, INTEGRITY, IDENTIFICATION, AUTHENTICATION, CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-REPUDIATION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS WHILE DENYING THE ADVERSARIES ACCESS TO JSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS 
• SUPPORT TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE MEETINGS, SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS REVIEWS, WORKING GROUPS, DESIGN REVIEWS, AND ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 
• ENSURE JSE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED, USED, MAINTAINED AND DISPOSED OF PROPERLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH IT’S C&A DOCUMENTATION.
• PROVIDE IT EXPERTISE AND ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY IT TECHNOLOGY EFFORTS THAT CAN ENHANCE THE CAPABILITY OF THE JSE.
• PROVIDE IT ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE IN SUPPORT OF VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION ACROSS MODELING AND SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT, SYSTEMS INTEGRATION LAB, HARDWARE-IN-THE-LOOP AND CORRELATE RESULTS WITH EXTERNAL SYSTEMS.
• SERVE AS A JSE IT EXPERT APPLYING PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF IT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
• DEFINE AND VALIDATE JSE REQUIREMENTS WITH JSE STAKEHOLDERS (NOTED ABOVE) 
• ESTIMATE FUTURE JSE IT REQUIREMENTS THROUGH ANALYSIS OF AVAILABLE AND PROPOSED TECHNOLOGY, CURRENT CAPABILITIES AND PROJECTED MISSION NEED, BALANCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL STAKEHOLDERS
• REVIEW THE IMPACT OF NEW REQUIREMENTS ON EXISTING JSE IT RESOURCES AND ENSURE RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE RIGHT TIME TO MEET THE CUSTOMER'S REQUIREMENTS
• ASSIST WITH DEVELOPMENT OF CONCEPTS AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF IT RESOURCES AND COMPLIANCE WITH DOD, AF AND AFMC GUIDANCE
• PROVIDE TECHNICAL ADVICE TO JSE PROGRAM LEADERSHIP REGARDING IT MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT AND STANDARDIZATION.
• PROVIDE TECHNICAL ADVICE TO JSE NETWORK ADMINISTRATORS IN IMPLEMENTING NETWORK SECURITY GUIDELINES AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS AND INADVERTENT DAMAGE OR MODIFICATION

FUNCTIONS INDEPENDENTLY AND MAY OVERSEE THE EFFORTS OF LESS SENIOR STAFF AND/OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EFFORTS OF ALL STAFF ASSIGNED TO THE JSE PROJECT

PROVIDE STRATEGIC ADVICE AND TECHNICAL GUIDANCE TO PROJECT LEADERSHIP AND STAFF FOR OPTIMIZING THE DEVELOPMENT OF JSE.

KNOWLEDGE OF AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEM (AIS) AND INFORMATION ASSURANCE (IA) REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE PRACTICES, PROCEDURES, DOD AND NSA REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE PERFORMANCE OF A FULL RANGE OF INFORMATION ASSURANCE, COMPUTER SECURITY AND AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON MANAGEMENT OF SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM (SAP) AND SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION (SCI) PROGRAMS. PRIMARILY, DODM 5205.07, VOLS. 1-4, DOD SAP MANUALS, INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY DIRECTIVES (ICD) AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 8570.01-M, INFORMATION WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MANUAL. 

KNOWLEDGE OF RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK (RMF) TECHNICAL WRITING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEM SECURITY PLANS AND CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION (C&A) DOCUMENTATION AND PROCESSES.  

KNOWLEDGE OF GOVERNMENT APPROVED SOFTWARE TOOLS USED TO IDENTIFY AND TEST KEY SECURITY CONTROL POINTS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS. 

SKILL IN WRITING SYSTEM SECURITY PLANS, CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION PACKAGES, TEST PLANS, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PROGRAM PROCEDURES. 

ABILITY TO EVALUATE AND IMPLEMENT MULTI-OPERATING LEVEL AIS PHYSICAL, EMISSIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND OPERATIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. 

ABILITY TO RESEARCH, INTERPRET COMPLEX GUIDANCE, REGULATIONS, LAWS AND POLICIES RELATED TO INFORMATION ASSURANCE.

PROVIDE STRATEGIC ADVICE AND SUPPORT FORMULATING, GENERATING, REVIEWING, RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS, STATEMENTS OF WORK AND OTHER ACQUISITION DOCUMENTATION. CONDUCTS FACT-FINDING STUDIES AND SURVEYS TO COLLECT AND ANALYZE DATA TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND RECOMMEND SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OVERALL ACQUISITION STRATEGY IN SUPPORT OF JSE STAKEHOLDERS TO INCLUDE JSE PARTNERS.

•             TECHNICAL REVIEWS
•             INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION &VALIDATION, OTHER TESTING AND DATA ANALYSIS
•             RISK MANAGEMENT
•             INTEGRATION PLANNING AND ENGINEERING
•             TECHNICAL COORDINATION WITH SUPPLIERS, OTHER SUPPORT CONTRACTORS, AFTC STAFF ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNCTIONAL, AND OTHER GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS 
•             METHODOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION 
•   DATA PROCESS DEFINITION
•             ANALYSIS TOOLS DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
•             IMPROVEMENT OF OPERATIONS ANALYSIS PROCEDURES
•             REVIEW AND OPTIMIZATION OF DESIGN DOCUMENTATION, FUNCTIONAL FLOW DIAGRAMS, SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION TO ASSURE SYSTEM CONCEPTS, ARCHITECTURE, AND APPROACH TO MEET SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.
•             IDENTIFY THE REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR EQUIPMENT.
•             DEVELOP/UPDATE/REVIEW SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT AND SPECIFICATIONS.
•             CREATE OR UPDATE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN AS NECESSARY.
•             ASSESS AND EVALUATE TECHNOLOGY, INTELLIGENCE, AND ENGINEERING OPTIONS AVAILABLE FROM EXISTING AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS.

WHY WORK FOR GMRE? 

GMRE is a small veteran owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed. 

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice as needed.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• At least 5 years related experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree, or 4 years of experience.

SECURITY CLEARANCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to obtain an active U.S. TOP SECRET security clearance and be subject to a government security investigation. 
• MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM AND SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION ACCESS ELIGIBILITY.
• Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits.

Salary : $130,000 - $139,000