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Job Description
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Acquisition Specialist, Senior (Mission Planning) Acquisition Specialist, Senior Eglin AFB, Florida Niceville, Florida HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide. HX5 is currently seeking an Acquisition Specialist at a Senior level to join our team at Eglin AFB, Florida. This position will be temporary subject to Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of a current employee's military return rights.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge of operational aircrew mission planning and software process, including extensive knowledge of how aircrew use automated mission planning and software tools to accomplish their mission. Extensive experience with the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is desired. Knowledge of CAF operational mission planning with USAF platforms such as: F-16, F-15, B-1, B-2, B-52, etc, is desired. Knowledge of Air-to-Surface missile systems planning desired (i.e. JASSM, CALCM, ALCM, MALD, etc) is desired. Mission planning experience in developmental or operational testing environments is helpful. Or prior mission planning experience in Operational Support Squadrons. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of mission planning systems used for conducting mission and flight operations, such as for fighter, bomber, guided weapons, tactical training, special operations, exercise, contingency, or similar operations. Position is within an weapons Acquisition Program Office, so applicant will be applying military operational experience and scientific analysis in developing methodologies for evaluating the effectiveness and suitability of newly developed/updated mission planning system. Other Duties and Responsibilities may be assigned: Assist and advise with the DoD planning, programming, and budgeting process; USAF weapons acquisition process; cost estimating and analysis of missiles, air delivered munitions, electronic systems, delivery vehicles, targets, and range systems; to support Government program managers and financial managers. Prepare briefings. Develop and manage program schedules and program plans. Develop and manage program courses of action for streamlined operations and processes. Support and execute risk management processes. Prepare and coordinate responses to requests for information from external organizations. Perform economic, budget, and financial analyses to include obligations and expenditure forecasting. Develop funds management, funding status, automated models, and control techniques. Prepare decision support information. Work with industry on contract with the USAF.
Education and Experience:
Associates degree and fifteen (15) years of professional experience; OR Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years of professional experience; OR Master's degree and seven (7) years of professional experience
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.
Other Position Requirements:
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is a requirement for this position. Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance. HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include: Relocation Assistance Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401(k) plan with Company Match Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Parental Leave Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Pet Insurance
HX5, LLC
is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status .
HX5, LLC
is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551. CJ
