Innovation Program Analyst / Team Lead (must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance) at Akima, LLC in Hampton, Virginia

Job Description:

RiverTech, an Akima Company, we are dedicated to bringing innovative solutions to our customers’ complex engineering and operational challenges. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to innovation, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

Respnibilities:

Ideal candidate will lead the team to achieve ACC/A3 objectives.  Applies military aviation training experience to manage innovation & advanced technology integration across multiple ACC training programs.

The Program Analyst/Team Lead duties include (but are not be limited to):

• Staff action officer for training innovation and Extended Reality at HQ ACC/A3.


• Conducts Flying Training Unit site visits, analyzes and prioritizes innovation & technical integration requirements, leads Extended Reality (XR) familiarization training, develops technology package proposals and staffs requests through appropriate weapon system Functional Area MAnagers (FAMs).


• Advises operations training development, contract source selections & contract modifications to support integration of emerging XR technology, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other innovative education and training techniques.


• Prepares and delivers oral presentations, training sessions, consultations, and training strategy sessions with ACC staff, operational and training units, and other USAF/DoD units as required. Attends regular meetings at HQ ACC campus.  Attends periodic conferences and innovation workshops.


• Coordinates with AFRL, AFWERX, AFAMS, ACC/A589, AETC, AFGSC, and other program leads for innovation and technology across the DoD. 

Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree and/or military IDE/SDE.


• Requires U.S. military training experience as a weapons system instructor and/or evaluator.


• Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives.


• At least 10 years of military leadership experience.


• Ability to plan, organize, and develop studies or projects, and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.


• Must be a US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance.


• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across CONUS.

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Previous background as rated USAF officer.


• Advanced degree and/or military IDE/SDE.


• Experience with flight simulation, aircraft systems, and distributed simulation is desirable.


• Experience with XR training systems, immersive training technologies, and computer based learning.


• Understanding of data analytics, training management systems, learning management systems, student records, and proficiency based training execution.


• A currently active DoD SECRET Security Clearance.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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