System Integrator
Arlington, VA

Job Description

ZelTech is a veteran and minority owned professional services and information technology solutions business dedicated to bolstering US national security. We deliver expert advice, critical technologies and cost-effective solutions to help customers gather essential knowledge, collaborate efficiently, decide quickly and act decisively. Our staff includes experienced operational specialists, analysts, engineers, scientists, and program managers. ZelTech Team members and employees have the opportunity to connect with each other in a work environment of cutting-edge technology that is characterized by a strong sense of caring, community and mutual respect. We are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive variety of elective benefits to include, but not limited to: Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Holidays and Paid Time Off, 401(K) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Referral and Merit Bonuses, Computer Purchase Program, and Education Reimbursement.

Must have an active TS/SCI to be considered for this position

Contingent / Noncontingent X

Job Summary: The position is located in Arlington, Virginia supporting the Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization (JIDO). The applicant will serve as a primary action officer to coordinate the procedural and administrative efforts for the rapid acquisition of technically focused Counter-Improvised Threat projects. The position requires the applicant to develop detailed acquisition strategies and project plans, task tracking products, milestone dates and decisions to ensure proper sequencing of events and budgets throughout the life-cycle management of rapid acquisition projects. The position requires applicant to possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance.      

Essential Job Functions:

* Monitors project cost, schedule, performance, milestones, and key events for multiple Joint Improvised-threat Defeat Organization (JIDO) Integration and Delivery Division (IDD) projects
* Coordinates with Service and Inter agency Program Managers for JIDO funded projects to facilitate acquisition strategy to include development, evaluation, fielding, employment and ultimate transfer to service and inter agency partners for life-cycle management
* Responsible for the justification, development, execution, and sustainment of JIDO Counter-Improvised Threat capabilities
* Serves as technical portfolio subject matter expert to maintain oversight and coordinate efforts of assigned projects while identifying and recommending actions to ensure each Counter-Improvised Threat project meets or exceeds cost, schedule and performance parameters
* Develops Alternatives of Analysis (AOA's) and conducts novel market research to support Improvised Threat solutions and Course of Action (COA) generation
* Prepares executive level General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) briefing presentations in support of informational and decisional authority boards
* Authors quality acquisition support documentation, staffs and initiates timely workflow actions for sustainable capabilities, war fighter employment and solution protection
* Submits weekly/monthly summary of deliverables in support of contract performance requirements
* Leverages rapid acquisition policy guidance in support of customer decision making
* Identifies Risk and implements risk mitigation strategies to projects
* Manages task order contract deliverables and uploads to appropriate databases and repositories
* Performs other duties as required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Read, analyze, and interpret technical phenomenology, reports, legal documents, etc.
* Prepare reports and presentations to company management and/or customer
* Respond to inquiries from customers, management, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
* Possess ability of abstract reasoning
* Oversee daily activities of area or customer
* Support development and/or execution of company policies, procedures, & guidance
* Ability to manage complex acquisition portfolios
* Ability to manage time & resources
* Good interpersonal skills
* Effective communicator           

Education:

* Required: BA/BS in Engineering, Business Administration, Science, Finance or Mathematics      
* Desired: Masters degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Science, Finance or Mathematics
* In Lieu Of: 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree

Special Requirements:

* Must have an active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this position
* 10+ years' experience in relevant areas
* 3+ years in a Department of Defense or Federal Acquisition focused position
* Possess understanding of Counter-Improvised Threat Research and Development, portfolio and project management
* Demonstrated experience in project management
* Preferred Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
* Preferred Defense Acquisition University Program Management Level 1 & 2
* Demonstrated technical experience in two or more of the following areas:
* Materials Science;
* Explosive Detection / Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD);
* Directed Energy / Device Neutralization;
* Ground penetrating Radar (GPR);
* Hyperspectral Imagery (HSI);
* Electro Magnetic Spectrum (EMS);
* Signal processing;
* Electronic Warfare / Electronic Attack;
* Biometrics;
* Sensors and/or Sensor Integration.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer "This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities."