Missile Maintenance Support

Applied Research Associates, Inc; Barksdale Air Force Base (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced ICBM logistics, maintenance, or staff professional to support MMIII to Sentinel at Barksdale AFB, LA.

The role emphasizes modernization, sustainment, and testing of missile systems, with strong planning, analyses and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in ICBM logistics, maintenance or sustainment and holds a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of ICBM logistics, maintenance or sustainment experience.
• Current or prior Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including briefing and executive correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as MAJCOM SME on MMIII to Sentinel acquisition, sustainment and modernization.
• Determine mitigations for weapon system shortfalls and readiness levels.
• Provide technical oversight for ICBM program operations and testing.
• Analyze evolving requirements and develop implementation recommendations.
• Support high-visibility special projects for A4 leaders and divisions.
• Lead studies and provide technical assistance on missile maintenance processes.
• Provide analysis for Sustainment, Integration, Capabilities, and OT IPTs.
• Develop MMIII deactivation and Sentinel transition planning documents.

Skills

ICBM Logistics/Maintenance/Sustainment

Clearance (Top Secret/SCI)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., Missile Maintenance Support to support Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC/A4) at Barksdale AFB, LA. This is an opportunity for an experienced ICBM logistics, maintenance, or staff professional to apply your operational expertise to ICBM modernization, sustainment, and future strategic weapons systems. The ideal candidate brings extensive planning, analyses, studies, problem resolution, training and associated systems engineering necessary to develop, produce, deploy, operate, maintain security, and test and evaluate missile, basing, reentry and launch vehicle systems and technology.

Who This Role Is For:

• This position may be a strong fit if you are a former or transitioning Air Force professional with experience in ICBM logistics, maintenance, training, requirements, acquisition, and MAJCOM/HQ staff activities.

• Relevant backgrounds may include: ICBM Maintenance, Weapons, Logistics, Sustainment.

What You'll Do:

• Serves as AFGSC MAJCOM technical/Subject Matter Expert (SME) on MMIII to Sentinel weapon system acquisition, sustainment and modernization
• Determine mitigations for weapon system shortfalls and required readiness levels.
• Research, develop, coordinate and provide critical ICBM program oversight in support of weapons system acquisition, sustainment and modernization program operations.
• Identify non-standard or emerging operational requirements, assess impact on assigned programs, and develop recommendations. Analyze problems created by the incompatibility of future programs.
• Participate in high-visibility special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments for A4 Director and A4B Division Chief.
• Performs, leads studies and provides technical assistance on the development and implementation of mission capabilities associated with critical ICBM maintenance processes.
• Provide technical analysis for Sustainment, Integration, Capabilities, and Operational Test IPTs.
• Develop AFGSC Minute Man III (MMIII) Deactivation planning document. Monitor technical and logistics execution of plan and recommended solutions to ensure program schedules and task completion.
• Develop AFGSC MMIII to Sentinel transition planning document. Monitor technical and logistics execution of plan and recommended solutions to ensure program schedules and task completion.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years ICBM Logistics/Maintenance/Sustainment experience or

• Current or previously held Top Secret/SCI clearance (previous clearance must not have been revoked)

• Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments within a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing briefings, staffing packages, white papers, and executive-level correspondence

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• ICBM logistics experience

• Effective time management skills to work independently, including setting and achieving interim milestones that support higher task objectives
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, within cross-functional teams, leadership
• Innovative, team-player and creative thinker with a 'can do' attitude

Compensation & Benefits: Pay Ranges: From $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year based on years of experience, degree and any special skills and knowledge that you may bring to the position. We mostly reserve the upper half of our compensation bands for internal growth. ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees' needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Experience Required

• 8 - 10 years: Experience with ICBM Logistics, Maintenance and/or Sustainment

Education Preferred

• Bachelors or better

Motivations Required

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

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