Apogee · 1 day ago
Software Application SME
Offutt Air Force Base, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
20+ years expApogee is seeking a Software Application Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM/J5). The role involves performing system and requirements analysis, providing operational impact analysis, and supporting NPES operational activities while ensuring effective technical support and training for NPES systems.
Information TechnologySecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform system and requirements analysis supporting the Nuclear Planning and Execution System (NPES) operational community, to include analysis of impacts on and from integrated external systems
Support preliminary system concept studies/analysis, formulate descriptions of the NPES system architecture, perform detailed requirements analysis, and define product-level/subsystem-level requirements
Employ effective techniques to capture, maintain, and trace both explicit NPES user requirements and derived technical requirements
Provide the Government with an analysis of the operational impact of system and software engineering proposed changes to NPES and NPES-related systems
Support the Government during NPES operational activities for Technical Performance Evaluations (TPE), Staff Assistance Visits (SAV), Integrated Mission Area Training (IMAT), communications assessments, continuing evaluation programs, and exercise/real-world events
Attend meetings as required in support of planning and analysis activities as required
Participate, as a member of an Agile team, in requirements gathering with knowledge management stakeholders and develop user stories
Assist in identifying and assessing cyber vulnerabilities
Support the operation and maintenance of NPES computers supporting the NAOC, deployed location, and all training servers. This support includes scheduling and de-conflicting NPES server usage, hardware and software installation and delivery, and all NPES testing. At a minimum, this support shall include:
Technical Operational Support for daily system management, troubleshooting, quality assurance, problem analysis, and resolution for hardware, software, and interfaces
Assist in identifying and assessing cyber vulnerabilities
Creation of and processing of NSDLs
Training - Shall provide user training for all NPES systems
Conduct hands-on training for local battle staff members and other training as required
Produce an overview briefing for external users to create basic training requirements
Support the Government during scheduled NPES overview briefings and executive demonstrations
Provide Agile Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of NPES and NPES-related software. NPES testing includes scenario database preparation, creation and documentation of test plans and procedures, user story traceability, test tool recommendations, test jigs, data, etc
Perform the OAT and report the daily results in a test report
The performance of these services is considered essential in support of mission-essential functions during real-world crisis events and exercise events. A real-world crisis event will be determined by the appropriate functional commander or civilian equivalent. On-call deployment support shall be required with a one-hour or less response time during real-world crisis events and exercise events
Provide service to the requested organization until the real-world crisis or exercise event is over or the requirement is completed. Shall ensure the appropriate skilled
Personnel are available during a crisis for any operational emergency as required by the Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan
Travel is expected. Personnel shall be required to perform travel to various locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and may be required to travel on military transportation into non-hostile areas
Qualification
Required
Must be a US citizen
Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI w/ Nuclear Command and Control/Extremely Sensitive Information (NC2/ESI), and Alternative or Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) eligibility
Must possess an active Security+ Certification
High School Diploma
20 years of relevant technical experience, including: Minimum of 8 years supporting the DoD
Subject matter expertise in Information Technology (IT) or software applications
Preferred
Bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD, OR
Master's degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD
Demonstrated experience supporting USSTRATCOM weapon systems and/or capabilities
Company
Apogee
Apogee Engineering was founded on the commitment of making a positive difference regardless of venue, agenda or personality.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frank Varga
President and Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Cox
CFO
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2025-05-22
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