Fighter Pilot - Weapon Systems Officer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking multiple highly experienced Fighter Pilots and Weapons Systems Officers (WSO) to develop the requirements for game changing combat capabilities for the Air Force. Join the team of dedicated Subject Matter Experts supporting Air Combat Command’s Advanced Programs Division (ACC A5/8Z). This team of specialized professionals works with Combatant Commanders, Air Staff, program offices, industry, and other organizations to define the systems required to defeat our nation’s adversaries, anywhere in the world. A5/8Z is responsible for nearly all weapons employed by the United States Air Force and is central to the development of cutting edge, highly classified technologies required to employ them.  This position is located at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA.  This position will require some OCONOS travel.

Responsibilities:

• Act as ACC/A5/8Z's senior technical advisor to the CAF AP Offices supporting program management, technical, and analytical support.
• Provide operational, technical, and analytical assistance to document MAJCOM and Special Access Requirements.
• Regularly interface with Air Staff, MAJCOMs, Numbered Air Forces, and other Government organizations when performing duties associated with ACC A5/8ZX.
• Provide advice and assistance to leadership in the areas of mission needs and requirements analysis, concept of operations, program tradeoff analysis, program roadmap creation including technology insertion, platform integration, and support planning.
• Recommend policy changes and support the communication of policy changes
• Assist in the drafting, review and implementation of procedures, policy, and guidance for incorporation into CAF operations
• Provide security/indoc briefing to personnel
• Plan, coordinate, and attend ACC A5/8ZX official functions and conferences
• Represent ACC/A5/8ZX at CAF requirements meeting and other SAP planning meetings

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience

REQUIRED CLEARANCE

• Top Secret required; Ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph required to maintain employment
• US citizenship required

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong background in fighter aviation (as an aviator)
• Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent research skills with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with Special Access Program requirements
• Solid understanding of electronic warfare principles and its application in highly contested environments
• Experience with air-to-air and/or air-to-ground weapons
• Experience in 5^th Gen fighters or ability to demonstrate a good working knowledge of their capabilities
• Previous experience leading an Advanced Programs Office in a fighter wing
• Flight test experience

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.