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Location Ridley Park, PA Virtual Office/Telecommute? (Things you should know about Virtual Office) Virtual Work Not Available Shift First Business Unit Integrated Defense Sys Division Engineering Program Rotorcraft Occupation Title Systems Engineering Skills Management Title Operations / Systems Analysis Job Classification 6K8CP3 Job Type Non-Management Experience Level Mid Level (5-15 years of experience) Exemption Status Exempt Union No Security Clearance Required? (Security Clearance definitions) Current Secret - US Citizenship Required Work Eligibility Required? Yes US Person Status Required? Yes Export Control Required? Yes Relocation Money Available? Yes Date Posted 08/08/2008 Closing Date (Things you should know about closing dates) 08/29/2008 Position Description Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Performs analyses for safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success. Develops the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes. Resolves cross-functional technical issues. Works under general direction. Competencies General/Leadership [ + ] Communication Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. [ + ] Initiating Action Takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Implements new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Takes action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve objectives. Technical [ + ] Analytical Skills Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the department level. [ + ] Ops Effective Analysis Complete knowledge of operational effectiveness analysis methodologies (e.g. mission and system effectiveness analysis) and tools (e.g., mission simulations; measure of effectiveness; human in the loop simulators, test facilities, and operational evaluations). [ + ] Systems Trade Studies Complete knowledge of trade study process (e.g., benchmarking, best value). Education and/or Experience Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 5 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 3 or more years' experience or PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Other Job related information Primary duties include:(1) use of modeling and simulation tools in conduct of operations analysis studies, developing spreadsheet and other models as required., (2) accurately characterizing and studying current and future military rotorcraft operations, especially with respect to survivability and mission effectiveness, to guide decision-making by engineering and business development customers. Ideal candidate: (3) has held Operations Research position(s)., (4) possesses specialized skills / knowledge for evaluation of rotorcraft operations in a future war fighting context, (5) has conducted force effectiveness analysis, trade studies, aircraft survivability and/or mission effectiveness analysis., (6) has working knowledge of operational scenarios, modern / future war fighting concepts & doctrine, TTPs (Tactics, Techniques and Procedures), and implementation of war fighting in virtual and constructive simulation, (7) has working knowledge of player-interactive and/or high fidelity force-on-force military simulations (e.g. ATCOM (Advanced Tactical Combat Model), JCATS (Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation), Janus), (8) has relevant military background and operational experience that complement analytical skills and knowledge., (9) has had previous interactions with US Army analysis agencies (e.g., AMSAA (Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity), TRAC (Training and Doctrine Command Analysis Center), Battle Labs). Position requires leadership skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, and light to moderate travel.