Sigmatech ยท 3 weeks ago
Senior Technical Advisor
Arlington, VA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expSigmatech, Inc. is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Senior Technical Advisor to support the Kuwait Security Assistance Liaison Office in Crystal City, Virginia. The role involves developing and executing plans for the Kuwait Air Force's procurement and sustainment of F/A-18 aircraft, serving as a liaison with various stakeholders, and addressing concerns with the Kuwait Ministry of Defense.
E-LearningEducationTraining
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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 functions related to Support Equipment at the Organizational, Intermediate and Depot levels of repair 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, assisting assigned personnel in day-to-day operations
Provide program/project office analysis support
Participate in meetings and support specified program and project teams
Track program/project status and schedules, take minutes, 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
Qualification
Required
Must have an active Secret clearance
Master's degree from an accredited institution in the relevant field
15 or more 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
Demonstrated 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
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
Company
Sigmatech
Sigmatech provides management, training, and eLearning solutions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Fee
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