Job Requirements Andrews Air Force Base, MD Top Secret/SCI Polygraph not specified Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience) $130,000 - $140,000

Job Description Job Overview:

The National Guard Bureau's (NGB's) Air National Guard staff is responsible for the budgetary planning, system architecture, and functional management at the NGB for ANG ISR, RPA/Strike, Cyber/IT and C2 asset integration into the active-duty U.S. Air Force (USAF) architecture. We are looking for a highly motivated Subject Matter Expert in Distributed Common Ground Systems (DCGS) intelligence systems to provide onsite support to the Air National Guard (ANG) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) staff. This position requires a unique blend of ISR expertise, communication, and management skills. 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.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Serve as the point of contact for issues involving acquisition and integration matters at

ANG DCGS

units

• Coordinate with Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Major Commands, National Guard Bureau (NGB) and ANG staffs and ANG operational field units to synchronize and coordinate current and future

ANG DCGS

installations and capabilities upgrades and provide "cradle-to-grave" systems support

• Analyze DCGS systems issues and recommend solutions to the ANG ISR staff, upon their selection of a solution work with

ANG DCGS

field units, the DCGS System Program Office (SPO)

• Assist the ANG ISR staff by communicating NGB guidance and providing oversight of DCGS weapon system installation at ANG field units
• Inform ANG ISR staff of personnel training requirements for DCGS weapon system upgrades
• Provide DCGS systems requirements input in support of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) build process for

ANG DCGS

• Coordinate with HAF and gaining Major Commands on all ANG requirements and funding issues affecting

ANG DCGS

sites

• Assist ANG ISR staff with the coordination of National Guard and Reserve Equipment Appropriations requirements for supplemental appropriations and funding
• Travel to DCGS weapon system program management reviews, site visits, and meetings

Requirements:

• US Citizenship

TOP SECRET

(SCI eligible) security clearance

• Associate's degree (degree waived w/ 15 years of related experience)
• 7 yrs experience managing DCGS intelligence

Systems Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering science, physical science, or mathematical discipline
• Experience working in military headquarters staff
• Experience working military acquisition and budgeting

Additional Comments:

• Start date December 2026 group id: 10180261 Log in to view the job poster Apply now