Job Description:

Job Title / Level



Schedule Analysis Subject Matter Expert, Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligible)





Clearance Required?



Top Secret/SCI





Location:



Alexandria, VA 22302 US (Primary)






% Travel



0 - 10%





Job Description

WANTED: An experience Schedule and Assessment Subject Matter Expert with demonstrated experience in DoD systems acquisition, software assessments and best practices in developmental test and evaluation, and assessment of air, land, naval, space, NC3I and missiles warfare programs.

As a Schedule Analysis SME you will:

• Support the developmental test and evaluation and interface with Joint Staff, Services, and warfighters to coordinate engineering and analysis needs and analytic results.


• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.


• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!


• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of a Schedule Analysis SME:

• Provide Engineering and Test expertise in Software Engineering and Schedule Risk Assessment to support Systems Engineering and T&E IPTs to share best practices across the Department, clarify DoD policy and guidance, communicate OSD expectations, and provide advice on program strengths, issues, and risks.


• Identify, collect, report, and analyze relevant program performance and execution metrics to support root-cause analysis, benchmarking, and individual program assessments.


• Support DTE&A in planning and conducting cross-functional, multi-discipline Independent Technical Risk Assessments (ITRA) that support critical acquisition milestones and engineering decisions

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Our employee-owners are encouraged to make a difference, implement new ideas in a collaborative environment, and focus on mission critical success. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day. Join us!

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Job Requirements

• 15 years within the specified technical discipline.


• B.S. degree in a scientific, engineering or other applicable technical or analytical discipline.M.S. degree desired


• TS/SCI eligible


• Experience in analyzingperformance and execution metrics include schedule metrics, Key Performance Parameters, Key System Attributes, and other requirements as identified by the baseline program planning and engineering documentation.


• Expert in schedule analysis and experience in evaluating integrated program schedules for complex DoD Weapons Systems and experience with complex scheduling tools including MS Project and Primavera.


• Experience in preparing Preliminary Design Review (PDR) / Critical Design Review (CDR) Assessments, DT&E Sufficiency Assessment, and Developmental Test & Evaluation Assessment consistent with DoD Instructions 5000.88 and 5000.89.


• Knowledge of DoD policy and guidance (see https://ac.cto.mil/itra/) as well as industry standards and best practices (e.g., IEEE 15288.2 - IEEE Standard for Technical Reviews and Audits on Defense Programs).


• Experience in coordinating and collaborating with FFRDCs, Joint Staff, Service/COCOMS, and other OSD organizations.


• Experience interfacing with Joint Staff, Services, and warfighters to coordinate engineering and analysis needs and analytic results is highly desired


• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communications skills, and the ability to work with others are vital.


• Excellent writing, communication and briefing skills to senior DoD leadership.


• Knowledge of DoD policy and guidance (e.g., DoDI 5000.89 and USD(R&E) Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 19-007, "Developmental Test and Evaluation Sufficiency Assessments") and industry standards and best practices (e.g., IEEE 15288.2 - IEEE Standard for Technical Reviews and Audits on Defense Programs)

EOE M/F/Disability/Veterans

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