The Role
Lead systems engineering and technical program support for the U.S. Air Force Sentinel ICBM program. Responsibilities include requirements verification, risk management, technical performance measurement, analysis of DOORS data and MBSE models, system qualification reporting, and coordination with prime contractors and the Air Force System Program Office. The role also manages team workloads, employee performance, training, compliance, and workplace relations.
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Expertise and Functions
RequirementsEducation/Training:
Benefits
- Conduct requirements verification, Risk Management, and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)
- Support the military customer’s acquisition of the next-generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), the LGM-35A Sentinel system of systems
- Assist the United States Air Force (USAF) in managing internal program requirements, analyzing Prime contractor DOORS data modules and CAMEO/SysML models
- Prepare critical reports for System Qualification
- Serve as a key interface with the Prime Contractor to ensure alignment with U.S. Government intent regarding requirements products and artifacts, while consulting regularly with the USAF System Program Office (SPO) on stakeholder needs
Managerial Duties:
- Create realistic and accurate job descriptions for your team
- Direct employee workload to ensure productivity and performance against job description
- Engage to manage positive employee relations and workplace atmosphere; work to resolve any conflicts
- Conduct ongoing feedback – both informal and semiannual feedback, counseling for improvement if necessary
- Advise management as to which employees deserve recognition including but not limited to raises, promotions and awards
- Manage accuracy of employee timecards
- Ensure employees receive and perform any required training for both position and company needsGuide employees to ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies/processes
- Serve as link between upper management and employees; disseminate company information as appropriate – goals/changes/updates/news
- Co-ordinate with Director and/or VP on corporate matters
- Other duties as assigned
RequirementsEducation/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or STEM field required
- Master's Degree in an engineering or STEM field preferred
- 3+ years of experience in a related field required
- Direct experience with the Sentinel or MMIII weapon systems preferred
- Experience with MBSE and Dassault’s Cameo or other MBSE tools (Rhapsody, etc.) preferred
- Experience with Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) preferred
- Experience with Risk Management preferred
- Experience with Primavera P6 preferred
- Experience with IBM Rational DOORS preferred
- Experience with SysML preferred
Security:
- Must be a US citizen
- Active Top Secret clearance required
- Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
- Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
- Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
- Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Salary:
The projected salary range for this position is $115,000 - $125,000 per year. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM field
- At least 3 years of experience in a related field
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Direct experience with Sentinel or MMIII weapon systems
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and Cameo or other MBSE tools such as Rhapsody
- Experience with Technical Performance Measures
- Experience with Risk Management
- Experience with Primavera P6
- Experience with IBM Rational DOORS
- Experience with SysML
- Master's degree in an engineering or STEM field
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The Company
What We Do
KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense acquisition and technology company. Founded in 2003, KIHOMAC is a Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides system acquisition and life cycle management support to government agencies.









