TAIS Mission Command CPCE Liaison
CAS-MD-AB-12:066
Support the Government's Air Traffic Control Product Office in Huntsville, AL with Army
Airspace Control (AC) integration support relative to the Tactical Airspace Integration System
(TAIS) and Army Mission Command Systems, PM Mission Command. The TAIS Command Post
Computing environment (CP CE) liaison position will reside at Aberdeen Proving Ground,
Maryland.
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Shall provide support to PM ATC in the preparation and development of program
schedules, assess the Government and/or contractor schedules against schedule databases,
conduct risk assessments on both contractor and Government schedules and develop schedule
assessment techniques. The contractor shall provide program management advice to include
analysis and integration of results from field testing and operational testing to validate the key
performance parameters for the TAIS program. The contractor shall collect and integrate data
from logistics, operational testing, acquisition program baseline, acquisition strategy, key
performance parameters, risk analysis and life-cycle cost estimates and shall develop
recommended strategies for development and procurement requirements to ensure inclusion
of systems engineering, software acquisition management, funds management, logistics
management, and manufacturing and production. Contractor input and recommendations are
required in developing and evaluating strategies, plans, schedules, system engineering
analyses, technology assessments, briefings, and other deliverables in support of TAIS relative
to Army Battle Command System initiatives.
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The contractor shall provide support to ensure long range technical and logistics goals
and objectives are adequately planned, coordinated and met. Contractor will determine and
pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Completed work is reviewed from
a relatively long- term perspective, for desired results. The contractor shall attend or host
conferences and meetings in support of TAIS for acquisition, logistics, supportability, and
transformation processes. The contractor shall provide recommendations which will ensure
that the integration of ATC enhances mobility, versatility, and technological developments in
support of the Army Battle Command consolidation and ATC product lines, including planned
product improvements and airspace integration initiatives.
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Shall interact with O-6/O-7 leadership on a frequent basis to communicate positions and
recommendations.
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Shall serve as the primary customer contact for areas of responsibility.
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Shall provide recommendations in support of the TAIS strategic plans regarding
documentation and training as it relates to products in support of Common Operating
Environment (COE), Command Post Computing Environment (CP CE), and Network Integration
Event (NIE) efforts.
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Shall provide recommendations and inputs to the Mission Command Workstations and
Integrated Services Infrastructure Server Stacks architecture as it relates to TAIS requirements.
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Shall assist in effectively planning, organizing and leading lifecycle technical and logistics
efforts.
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Shall coordinate and interface with a geographically diverse development team
including the Government customer, Assistant Product Manager, subcontractors, and staff
leads for systems integration, training, technical documentation, and provisioning.
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Establish a parity relationship with the other disciplines and other programs centered on
collaboration and strategic planning
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Identify any technical and organizational risks, and ensure they are reported to all
appropriate parties.
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Provide timely, accurate and complete logistics data for internal and external program
reviews
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Shall coordinate and co-lead (with the Government) the TAIS portion of the program’s
Supportability Integrated Product Team (SIPT) meetings
Wyle CAS Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V
BS in Engineering, business or operations research and 20 years of relevant experience or MS
and 18 years of relevant experience or PhD and 16 years of relevant experience required. Travel
up to 20% required.
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Must be capable of interfacing with various personnel with their associated disciplines in
an IPT environment. The ability to analyze systems architectures and interfaces is necessary.
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Must be capable of conducting independent analyses, evaluation, and assessment of
system engineering and operational issues.
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Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to use
Microsoft Office suite of products.
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Knowledge of Acquisition Logistics (a multi-functional technical management discipline
associated with influencing design for supportability and planning the support infrastructure for
a system by focusing on the integrated logistics support (ILS) elements and working with and
across all integrated product teams required.
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Knowledge of the ILS Elements (supply support; maintenance planning; manpower and
personnel; technical manuals; training and training equipment; support equipment; facilities;
computer resources support; packaging, handling, storage and transportation (PHS&T); design
interface; reliability, maintainability and availability (RM&A), how they interact and how they
are applied across a program, their effect on a system, plus how a systems’ design and changes
affect the ILS elements required.
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In-depth knowledge of military/commercial requirements/specifications required.
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Must be proficient with Microsoft Office 2007 applications including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Project.
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Ability to effectively influence and coordinate with other disciplines for program/project
resolutions/enhancements required.
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Highly effective communication skills both written and verbal required.
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Ability to multitask consistently required.
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Very good conflict management skills required.
Candidate must be eligible for a security clearance which requires US citizenship.
Knowledge of tactical Army Command and Control is highly desired. Knowledge of command
and control, including associated digital messaging and other forms of data, including streaming
video is highly desired.
Strategic Communications
CAS-DC-ME-12:011
CAS has an immediate requirement to provide Strategic Communications Analyst in support of
a NORAD/USNORTHCOM contract in the National Capital Region, Washington, DC. Duties
include providing expert advice and technical support in support of JFHQ-NCR's mission.
Strategic Communications (SC) involve focused US Government (USG) efforts to understand and
engage key audiences to create, strengthen, or preserve conditions favorable for the
advancement of USG interests, policies, and objectives through use of coordinated programs,
plans, themes, message, and products synchronized with actions of all instruments of national
power. SC combines actions, words, and images to influence key audiences. The US military
plays an important supporting role in SC, primarily through information operations, public
affairs, and defense support to public diplomacy. SC considerations should be included in all
joint operational planning for military operations from routine, recurring military activities in
peacetime through major operations. Every Joint Force Commander has the responsibility to
develop a coordinated and synchronized communications strategy that links to, and supports,
planning and execution of coherent national and SC efforts
Duties include helping to sustain and execute process of "See First, Understand First, and Act
First" in partnership with Homeland Security partners to safeguard the Nation's capital. These
processes include maintaining communications with Federal emergency databases,
understanding internal crisis management activation systems, and ensuring key leaders are
informed of critical information. Support planning and coordinating for Homeland
Security/Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities in the NCR and maintain
situational awareness and a common operational picture and for all other events where JFHQNCR involvement is expected. Serve as "eyes and ears" of USNORTHCOM in the Nation's capital,
providing continuous real-time situational awareness of the utilization and tracking of assigned
forces for homeland defense and DSCA.
Bachelors degree and 5 years experience, Associates degree and 7 years experience or HS
diploma and at least 9 years of total experience. 2 of these years should include experience
with Strategic Communications and in a high-tempo, critical-importance communications
position. Experience supporting strategic communications in development of courses of
actions, proof of concept, implementation plans and contingency plans. Experience with
development and staffing of communications plans, policies, as well as identification and
promotion of organizations in exercises and ceremonial events. Must be self-starter, selfmotivated and able to work with little or no guidance. Must be experienced with strategic
communication processes. Experience with development of meeting agendas, briefings and
briefing materials, and event matrices. Must be proficient briefing senior executive-level
personnel, comfortable with all levels of rank, proficient delivering briefings and running
meetings and working groups..
Experience with community of interest/stakeholder outreach. Experience with the United
States Army special units and the Old Guard. Experience with planning, coordinating and
executing critical aspects of high-profile events involving dignitaries and media. Experience with
communications between Military District of Washington and subordinate Public Affairs offices.
Experience with the JFHQ-NCR Strategic Communications Coordination Group. Expertise with
Microsoft Office Suite products highly desired. Experience supporting NORAD-USNORTHCOM
and Joint Forces Headquarters National Capital Region and the Military District of Washington is
a plus.
Simulation Support Specialist
CAS-ME-QA-12:002
Will perform duties related to Modeling and Simulation in support of exercises and training for
the US Military and coalition partners. Job Activities include: Operation and Maintenance of
Computer and Networking Equipment; Initialization and operation of the Flight Mission
Simulator –Digital and related local and wide area network termination equipment; Setup,
operation and maintenance of the Reconfigurable Table Top Trainer (RT3); Packing/unpacking
and loading/unloading equipment for exercises. Setup, operation and maintenance of
computer systems and networks; Scripting and running various simulations on a wide range of
operating systems; Loading and testing software; Maintaining simulation equipment and
facilities; Performing inventories and maintaining accountability documentation;
Troubleshooting interfaces between simulation devices and tactical interfaces; Other duties in
support of Simulation & training events; Applicant must have good writing and communications
skills; Preferred experience includes - Recent experience with the Patriot Air Defense Artillery
Firing Battery or Battalion Information Coordination Central operations is preferred;
Understanding of Integrated Air and Missile Defense architecture; Engagement Operations
network, and Force Operations networks; Able to interface regularly with Higher HQ officers to
determine training exercise and event requirements. Able to provide leadership and guidance
to other Simulation Support personnel in the area to plan and execute distributed training
events. Experience with basic Sun Solaris, UNIX, Red Hat and Windows operating systems
helpful; Network Certification (CISCO) or comparable a plus. High School Diploma required.
Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related discipline preferred but not required.
Technical Certifications in Network +, Security +, CISSP or other Information Assurance vocation
a plus. Wyle CAS Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V
High School or Equivalent with 4-8 years experience or more with US Army, Air Defense Artillery
Patriot; This task will necessitate the capability of lifting equipment in excess of 80 lbs.
Applicant must be a US Citizen and must be willing to reside in an Overseas location; Must be
willing to travel to other overseas locations. Must able to conduct detailed coordination with
the supported HQ’s. Applicant must be able to function in areas that have minimum health
services. Able to work extensive hours periodically. Security + or higher Information Assurance
Training recommended. Candidate must be eligible for a security clearance which requires US
citizenship.