AOC CPD Test SME

About This Role

Who We Are: 

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. 

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. 

• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. 

What We Have to Offer: 

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance 

• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe 

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions 

• Recognition, professional development, advancement, and having fun!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

•  Advise and assist by supporting the development and implementation of T&E projects for C4ISR weapons system.  

• Advise and assist by interfacing with warfighter expertise across the TACS, Intelligence Systems, Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Systems, and other C4ISR Systems as tasked.  

• T&E activities include, but are not limited to:   

• • test concept, design, and methodology development; test planning; test instrumentation; test execution and data collection; test data reduction and analysis; assist in the development of test reports and test briefings.  

• Support will include assisting in the development and production of draft test plans and reports for Government approval on each system for T&E.  

• Support shall focus on, but not be limited to, test and evaluation of the following:  

• C4ISR architectures, such as Air Operations Center Weapon System (AOC WS) and related interfaced applications, to include systems deployed in a cloud environment; BCS-F open-systems architecture for automating Homeland Defense Air Operations; distributing, and processing ISR information, such as the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS); DoD cryptographic modernization; AFGSC Command Post systems and others that support a multitude of operational missions across the DoD; Air Force Logistics systems that support the readiness and sustainment of Aircraft and Munitions. 

• Support by updating RMT for their respective program.  

• Ensure RMT is updated daily to reflect the most up to date data.  

• The contractor shall support to include updating the PM on actual TDY cost for the squadron DO TDY tracker.  

• Support will include assisting in the development of operational test support requests (OTSR’s), developing end of day SITREPs, after action reports (AAR), and lessons learned as required by 605 TES leadership.  

• To facilitate T&E support, contractor shall be required to attend system-specific training and seminars and to maintain qualifications similar to government acquisition and T&E certification levels. 

• Advise and assist by providing acquisition and process support by reviewing any 605 TES acquisition support activities and products.  

• Support shall include assisting in the development and updates of the following:   

• ITT charters, ICD; CDD; CPD; ORD; AoA; PMD; TES; TEMP; CONEMP and CONOPS and operational manuals and handbooks. 

• Advise and assist by participating in working groups, technical reviews, and other mission-related activities.  

• The contractor shall provide documentation support in developing AOC WS configuration management policies, plans, procedures and evaluations for C4ISR systems.  

• Support shall include preparing and assisting in presenting technical status briefings documenting problem areas, test progress, and accomplishments affecting defined task areas.  

• Advise and assist in the development of plans to overcome any test shortfalls that may be encountered in the course of test planning.  

• This may include developing software to collect, reduce, and analyze data; documenting the requirement for systems needed to perform tests; and installing and integrating these systems.  

Experience and Other Requirements: 

• Must have 6 years of experience in Combat Plans Division (CPD). 

• Three (3) years of experience as an operational tester desired. 

• Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours. 

Other Position Requirements: 

•  Proof of U.S. Citizenship is a requirement for this position. 

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance prior to date of hire.  

• Must have the ability to obtain a US Top Secret/SCI SSBI within eight (8) months of hire. 

SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• This position requires a DoD secret security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws. 

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected] 

Position Type                       

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other  characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].