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- Develop and evaluate proposed policy, directives, and guidance for the DoD on the use of various navigation systems—with a focus on radionavigation capabilities.
- Support the PNT Enterprise Council, Executive Management Board (EMB), together with associated Working Groups and coordination with the PNT Enterprise Oversight Council to ensure that proposed DoD policies, directives, guidance, and initiatives are consistent with the broader use of the GPS system as a global enabler for safety of navigation and for commerce (e.g., agriculture)
- Lead the analysis of initiatives and capabilities addressing navigation warfare (NAVWAR) to help ensure the availability of navigation capabilities to U.S
- Coordinate with various organizations across the DoD (e.g., USSPACECOM, U.S
- Assist in oversight of GPS Block II and III systems, SAASM and the NUDET Detection System
- Assist in oversight of the implementation of the cybersecurity architecture for GPS
- Assist in oversight of the acquisition of PNT capabilities and the adherence of the programs involved with DoD acquisition processes.
- Develop and lead the review of analyses of various navigation capabilities in various environments and operational scenarios to assess the military utility and operational relevance of these capabilities.
- Interface with key DoD navigation acquisition organizations to monitor the technical & operational suitability and programmatic executability of the capabilities being developed.
- Interface with USSPACECOM, USCYBERCOM, the NSA and the US Space Force to ensure that navigation capabilities being employed by the U.S
- Advises on various security aspects of PNT systems, especially regarding operational security for military systems and forces.
- Coordinate with international partners (U.S
- Oversee/monitor data collection, interviewing, data modeling, project testing, and creation of performance measurements to support project objectives.
- Identifies best practices, assesses performance measurement and research, collects, and verifies data and translates it into strategic and operational guidance
- Enable/support DoD engagement with commercial and private sector organizations to facilitate information exchange with producers of PNT-related equipment and with users of PNT systems, most especially the GPS system
- Supports customer requirements for communication of organizational vision, mission, and strategy.
- Prepare background papers, briefings, and speeches; creates web and portal content; and performs similar organizational messaging activities.
- Must have an active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for the position.
- Must be willing to travel 25 % of the time.
- Master's degree or equivalent and 12 years of relevant GPS/PNT-related work experience
- 10 years or more experience working in or with DoD (working for firms with contracts with the DoD qualifies; the experience does not need to be experience working for the U.S
- Understanding of fundamental timing and radionavigation principles, engineering, and techniques
- Working knowledge of DoD radionavigation and alternative navigation systems
- Deep experience with the GPS Block II and III spacecraft and associated systems
- At least 5 years' experience working in Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), combatant command and/or military service HQ senior-level environments.
- Working knowledge of DoD acquisition processes
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with U.S
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate strong writing skills to provide finished briefing products, fully developed correspondence packages and policy document reviews and recommendations.
- Familiarity with the National Capital Region and be knowledgeable of DoD (services, components, COCOMS's, etc.) and the various organizations which are key U.S
- Working knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities assigned to the various elements of DoD.
- Possess strong working knowledge of Pentagon processes and offices.
- Have strong technical expertise and skills using MS Office products (word, excel, teams etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to work productively with diverse organizations across the DoD, civil government agencies, other branches of government, and international representatives and agencies.
- Experience with OSD or Service Headquarters organizations responsible for radionavigation and alternative navigation systems
- Knowledge/experience in a DoD Program Office responsible for providing navigation capabilities.
- Experience with implementing GPS or other radionavigation systems
- Experience in developing or coordination radionavigation policy.
- Familiarity/experience with DoD's PPBES budgeting process
- 5 years of experience with developing or coordinating policy within the DoD
- Prior experience with systems engineering
Management Consultant IV with Security Clearance - Arlington, VA, United States - LinQuest Corporation
Description
Position Summary:
LinQuest is seeking a Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Management Consultant IV to join our OSD CIO team
Our customer, OSD CIO C3 Infrastructure Directorate, is responsible for the oversight of the DoD's capabilities for determining position, navigation, and timing—often referred to as PNT
The individual filling this position will apply their knowledge of space-based navigation systems such as GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, etc
as well as terrestrial and space-based alternatives to these systems
Will support policy development and working across the DoD and with other agencies of the Federal Executive Branch
Helps to develop and evaluate proposed policies and directives; prepares recommendations for DoD CIO consideration
Provides staff support for assessing compliance by the elements of DoD with DoD CIO guidance and policies for radionavigation and alternative navigation capabilities
Provides analyses and advice to the DoD CIO to improve the synchronization and diversity of navigation capabilities available to U.
Swarfighters
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare meeting records, maintain action items and status and maintain records for the PNT Enterprise Council, EMB and Working Groups and their meetings.
military forces.
Includes support of meetings of the Civil GPS Service Interface Committee (CGSIC) and preparing reports of these meetings for the DoD CIO.
Required Skills and Experience:
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers
LinQuest's corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence
Our employees' creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts
Benefits:
LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more For additional information please visit: Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Required TS/SCI