Project Integrator - Subject Matter Expert

Cruz Associates Inc. of
Yorktown, VA (www.cruzinc.us) has a
position open and is looking for qualified candidates for a Project Integrator / Subject Matter Expert
(SME) . The job location is TBD in
support of Special Operations Mission Planning Environment.

Scope: Provides expert
advice, assistance, and guidance in support of highly complex Special Operations
Mission Planning software and hardware programs being procured/upgraded and
fielded by the Special Operation Mission Planning Program Office (SOMPO). The SME must possess significant knowledge
and experience with Portable Flight Planning Software (PFPS) tools, Microsoft
Operating Systems, and Microsoft Office products. Successful performance requires extensive
knowledge of USSOCOM fixed wing platforms and mission equipment, SOMPO
modernization initiatives, DoD acquisition processes, and the ability to
interface effectively with industry partners, Government agencies, and senior
operational and acquisition leaders. Uses
a wide application of principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to develop
innovative solutions to problems. Applies expert knowledge to gather facts,
research and analyze the data, and develop conclusions, recommendations, and
implement/execute approved project plans.

Responsibilities:

• Aids the software
  development team on Computer Based Training initiatives.
• Creates training
  videos and other training aids in support of SOMPO mission planning products
• Organizes and
  leads Program Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) and Preliminary and
  Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR).
• Supports
  independent developmental test and evaluation initiatives for SOMPO and Service
  developed software programs.
• Supports testing
  initiatives for: technical compliance of defined requirements, functional
  capability, performance, usability, product install and uninstall procedures,
  integration within a specified software environment on host computer hardware platforms,
  and data loading/retrieval operations to specific platforms.
• Serves as senior
  technical adviser to the SOMPO PM on complex and critical projects.
• Provides the
  highest level of technical, analytical, and program management support for all
  SOMPO managed commodities.
• Identifies
  potential risks, develops appropriate mitigation plans and implements solutions
  should technical issues arise, or user requirements change.

Required Education and
Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
  in Engineering, Scientific, or related technical discipline or equivalent
  technical training or work experience.
• 20 years
  experience working in military aviation.

Desired Education and
Experience:

• Former Military
  Instructor at a DoD Formal Training Institution.
• 10 years SOF
  Mission Planning experience.