Senior Technical Advisor

Sigmatech; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense consulting firm in Virginia is seeking a highly qualified Senior Technical Advisor to support the Kuwait Security Assistance Liaison Office. This role involves project management, technical and logistics evaluations for F/A-18 procurement. Candidates must possess a Master's degree, active Secret clearance, and extensive experience in combat aircraft operations. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for collaboration with various stakeholders. The position includes on-site work in the U.S. with periodic travel to Kuwait.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance.
• 15+ years of experience with fixed‑wing combat aircraft operations.
• Experience with acquisition and logistics for armaments and weapons systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage Kuwait F/A-18 Project Office functions.
• Evaluate technical and logistical support for Kuwait arms programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate project risks.

Skills

Project management

Technical expertise

Collaboration with stakeholders

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Senior Technical Advisor

Sigmatech, Inc. is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Senior Technical Advisor to support the Kuwait Security Assistance Liaison Office (KSALO) in Crystal City, Virginia, which coordinates the Kuwait Ministry of Defense’s acquisition, sustainment, and training management activities in the United States. The Senior Technical Advisor reports to the senior Kuwait Liaison Officer of the F/A-18 Project Office and is responsible for developing and executing plans to support the Kuwait Air Force’s procurement and sustainment of 28 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet aircraft and associated systems and training through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process. The role requires on‑site work with periodic travel in the United States and to Kuwait.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management functions for the Kuwait F/A-18 Project Office and provide technical, engineering, cost, and logistics support evaluations and recommendations concerning Kuwait armament and weapons system programs, including support equipment at the Organizational, Intermediate and Depot levels in an FMS environment.
• Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, and evaluate military weapons systems; review and provide technical analyses for reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.
• Apply technical expertise to assess systems, configuration management, and acquisition and resource management.
• Evaluate software, components, and systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems, and management information systems.
• Understand and monitor the project’s status, working with KAF leaders, DoD stakeholders, and industry partners to resolve project and technical issues.
• Work with industry partners to achieve KAF program goals.
• Collaborate with program stakeholders to develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks to program goals.
• Oversee and enhance all administrative programs, assist assigned personnel in day‑to‑day operations, provide program/project office analysis support, participate in meetings, track program/project status and schedules, take minutes, and prepare presentations, reports, studies, and documentation.
• Assist the Project Office with administration and management of office reports and correspondence.
• Ensure full compliance with contract requirements.
• Duties may also include similar efforts concerning other Kuwait Armed Forces weapons systems, equipment, and supplies.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field.
• 15+ years of experience with fixed‑wing combat aircraft operations, testing/evaluation, acquisition, maintenance, and sustainment.
• Experience working with the Navy International Programs Office and the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
• Understanding of and experience with the Foreign Military Sales process and the U.S. Government’s security cooperation enterprise.
• Experience with acquisition, sustainment, and logistics for armaments, weapons systems, and support equipment for fixed‑wing combat aircraft.
• Experience working with foreign partners in a military and diplomatic context.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and other standard computer applications.
• Ability to extend influence across multiple stakeholders to achieve the customer’s objectives.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• This position is only open to U.S. citizens.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with F/A-18 Super Hornet operations, maintenance, testing/evaluation, and sustainment.
• Experience working with Naval Air Systems Command.
• Experience working with F/A-18 Super Hornet industry partners.
• Experience with DoD program management practices, reporting, quality guidelines, and financial management requirements.
• Experience in cross‑cultural communication.
• Keyword: F‑18, combat aircraft.