Payload Specialist

• Provide technical expertise to aid in the generation of system requirements and associated support documentation
• Manage contract details for the office, including funding and value mods
• Independently prioritize mission needs and workload
• Monitor task execution and completion
• Provide input and assistance in preparing project briefs, compose project reports and documents, and other project related materials
• Schedule and assist with organizing logistical support and hosting project related meetings, reviews, and video or teleconferences
• Assemble acquisition documents for purchase request packages
• Assist in portfolio, program, project planning and control
• Assist sponsor with determining technical and financial risk on operations and maintenance (O&M) requirements, and assist with collaboration on O&M support with industry partners
• Support travel to CONUS-based contractor and test facilities for programmatic reviews, technical exchanges, and system testing
• Perform other duties as required

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Fundamental understanding of government contract structure
• Engineering or other technical background and experience with complex, technical, airborne ISR collection platforms
• Ability to travel locally, CONUS, and OCONUS
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 3-5 years of experience preferred
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance with polygraph
• U.S. Citizenship required

Electrical, software, electrical, and/or aeronautical engineering background

• 401(k)-retirement plan
• comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company
• professional development funds
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support