Cloud-Based Command and Control (CBC2)/USAF Weapons School Test SME

This work is based out of Hurlburt Field in support of the 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron. Candidate will advise and assist by supporting the development and implementation of T&E projects for C4ISR weapons system. The contractor will advise and assist by interfacing with warfighter expertise across the Theater Air Control System (TACS), and other C4ISR Systems as tasked such as: Air Battle Management System (ABMS), Battle Control System-Fixed (BCS-F) and Tactical Operations Center Light (TOC-L). T&E activities include, but are not limited to: test concept, design, and methodology development; test planning; test instrumentation; test execution and data collection; test data reduction and analysis; assist in the development of test reports and test briefings. Support will include assisting in the development and production of draft test plans and reports for government approval on each system for T&E. Contractors may also be requested to support major exercises (Blue Flag, Red Flag, Cyber Flag, Virtual Flag, etc.) To facilitate T&E support, contractor shall be required to attend system-specific training and seminars and to maintain qualifications similar to government acquisition and T&E certification levels.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate traits that align with PatchPlus’ guiding principles – Purpose, Proficiency and Character. PatchPlus’ purpose is to continue to make a difference to our nation’s security while providing persistent, meaningful employment to its owner-employees. Proficiency defines the PatchPlus ethos where we seek to hire and develop members who possess a high degree of competence, skill and expertise in their field of work. Character is the moral compass in each member that guides us to do the right things.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise and assist by supporting the development and implementation of T&E projects for C4ISR weapons system.
• Advise and assist by interfacing with warfighter expertise across the Theater Air Control System (TACS), and other C4ISR Systems as tasked such as:
• Air Battle Management System (ABMS), Battle Control System-Fixed (BCS-F) and Tactical Operations Center Light (TOC-L).
• Assisting in the development and production of draft test plans and reports for government approval on each system for T&E.
• Advise and assist by supporting C4ISR system T&E (including force development evaluation (FDE), operational utility evaluation (OUE), operational assessments (OA), Tactics Development and Evaluation (TD&E) activities, Advanced Concept Technology
• Demonstrations (ACTDs), middle tier acquisitions (MTA), rapid prototyping, agile software upgrades including sprints, concept demonstrations, operational demonstrations, and special projects conducted and supported by the 605 TES.
• Focus on, but not be limited to, test and evaluation of the following:
• C4ISR architectures, such as BCS-F open-systems architecture for automating Homeland Defense Air Operations; distributing, and processing ISR information, such as the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS); DoD cryptographic modernization; and others that support a multitude of operational missions across the DoD; Air Force Logistics systems that support the readiness and sustainment of Aircraft and Munitions.
• Assisting in the development of operational test support requests (OTSR’s), developing end of day SITREPs, after action reports (AAR), and lessons learned as required by 605 TES leadership.
• May be tasked to assist in development of memorandums of agreement (MOA) and memorandum of understanding (MOU). The lead contractor shall submit visit authorization (VAR) and gatekeeper requests as required for TDY.
• Advise and assist by providing acquisition and process support by reviewing any 605 TES acquisition support activities and products.
• Assisting in the development and updates of the following:
• Integrated test team (ITT) charters, initial capabilities documents (ICD); capabilities development documents (CDD); capabilities production documents (CPD); operational requirements documents (ORD); analysis of alternatives (AoA); program management directives (PMD); test and evaluation strategies (TES); test and evaluation master plans (TEMP); concepts of employment (CONEMP) and concept of operations (CONOPS) and operational manuals and handbooks.

Experience and Other Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Tactical C2 Support. Most recent experience should be in the last five (5) years.
• Must have five (5) years’ experience with weapons, command and control, surveillance, identification systems
• Must be a USAF Weapons school graduate

Preferences:

• Desired experience with Air Defense Sectors, ABMS, BCS-F and TOC-L.
• Desired experience with agile practices and modern cloud-based software development.
• Desired three (3) years of experience as an operational tester.
• Desired to have completed DAWIA OT&E Practitioner Certification

Additional Comments:

• Start on/around May 2025
• Remote/hybrid work possible for highly qualified candidates
• Funded position