AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Research Analyst

• Develop, maintain, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for large, complex DoD acquisition programs.
• Perform schedule risk assessments for weapon system programs, including the development of schedule logic, identification of driving paths, and critical dependencies.
• Conduct Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) using Monte Carlo simulation techniques to quantify schedule uncertainty and identify key risk drivers.
• Provide actionable recommendations to mitigate schedule risks and improve program execution.
• Support planning and execution of customer engagements, including standing up new schedule management processes or improving existing processes.
• Interface directly with government program managers, technical leads, and executive leadership, delivering clear, concise schedule briefings and decision-support products.
• Support proposal efforts, contract start-up activities, and transition-in planning as required.

Operations Research Analyst, Associate Principal

Administration

• providing on-site technical support to end users in a large enterprise environment
• resolving hardware and software issues directly at the user’s workstation
• managing face-to-face interactions, documenting all activities in the IT ticketing system
• troubleshooting desktop computers, laptops, peripherals, and software
• assisting with user account management, imaging devices, and collaborating with other IT teams for escalations
• supporting end-user training

Deskside Administrator I

Engineer

• Setting up and operating a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments
• Working closely with engineers and designers to bring new concepts to life
• Fabricating, modifying, and repairing prototype components

W37 Engineer Technician

• Conduct analysis of emerging DoD and MDA missile system programs using modern digital engineering tools and reviewing historical performance of related programs, technologies, and activities
• Understand acquisition plans and technology issues inherent in emerging missile programs and related-systems; conduct outreach to key experts within the program and the test community to enhance understanding of capabilities under development
• Evaluate the acquisition and technology risks of missile-systems programs and supporting development; secure cutting-edge technology and engineering capabilities to facilitate modernization efforts across DoD
• Analyze and evaluate acquisitions programs to support timely delivery of key warfighting capabilities to DoD
• Integrate analysis of digital engineering artifacts into the assessments
• Provide Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Systems Engineering support to the government on advanced missile systems and related technology
• Extreme focus on hypervelocity capability
• Provide assessments and risk evaluations to OUSD(R&E), Milestone Decision Authorities, Services, Agencies, and PEOs
• Identify and analyze key digital engineering artifacts from systems like CAMEO, AFSIM, and others which will contribute to DTE&A's assessment and analysis process
• Review and assess Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), developmental test plans, System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Lifecycle Sustainment Plan (LCSPs), Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADMs), Acquisition Baselines and Strategies, and other milestone decision documents
• Evaluate test results, schedules, resources, and technological risks for program reviews
• Provide working-level integrated product teams (WIPTs) Test and Evaluation and systems engineering support
• Support Independent Technical Risk Assessments (ITRA)
• Travel as required to collaborate with stakeholders and programs
• Develop papers, reports, and briefings targeted to senior OSD decision makers
• Assess and provide recommendations on DT&E policy

Lead Aerospace Engineer, Missiles

• Conduct analysis of emerging DoD air system programs using modern digital engineering tools and reviewing historical performance of related programs, technologies, and activities.
• Evaluate the acquisition and technology risks of air-systems programs and supporting development; secure cutting-edge technology and engineering capabilities to facilitate modernization efforts across DoD.
• Analyze and evaluate acquisitions programs to support timely delivery of key warfighting capabilities to DoD.
• Integrate analysis of digital engineering artifacts into the assessment
• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals; work closely with senior government decision makers and managers and stay in sync with DoD priorities.
• Manage your efforts within a mixed virtual-, in-person work center.
• Provide Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Systems Engineering support to the government on advanced air systems.
• Provide testing and evaluation (T&E) expertise related to air systems.
• Provide DTE&A Assessments and risk evaluations to OUSD(R&E), Milestone Decision Authorities, Services, and PEOs.
• Review and assess Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), developmental test plans, System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Lifecycle Sustainment Plan (LCSPs), Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADMs), Acquisition Baselines and Strategies, and other milestone decision documents.
• Evaluate test results, schedules, resources, and technological risks for program reviews.
• Evaluate digital engineering artifacts produced by programs, test centers, and services in support of informing DTE&A assessments.
• Provide working-level integrated product teams (WIPTs) Test and Evaluation and systems engineering support.
• Support Independent Technical Risk Assessments (ITRA).
• Develop papers, reports, and briefings targeted to senior OSD decision makers.
• Assess and provide recommendations on DT&E policy.

Lead Aerospace Engineer, Air Systems

Analyst

• Serve as a key member of a small, tight-knit team supporting a senior executive body for technology protection-related matters
• Analyze and provide recommendations on issues dealing with the full spectrum of Department of War technology protection-related issues, from research through capability deployment/employment
• Coordinate with technology protection community representatives throughout all phases of development concerning requirements definition, clarification, prioritization, and alternatives
• Compare, analyze and evaluate the relative merits of program activities and alternatives
• Apply emerging doctrine and tactics, whether detailed in formal doctrinal changes or emanating from experiments, demonstrations, or activities, into operational design, development, and deconfliction
• Assess the impact of programmatic and technical options on stated user requirements, policy, and doctrine
• Prepare reports and briefs, summarizing formal events and commentary, requirements, deficiencies, and investments for various programs, systems, and activities
• Leverage authorized AI tools to scale technology protection analysis

Technology Protection Analyst

Business Analyst

• provide direct acquisition and contracting support to government customer’s Production Integrated Product Team (IPT)
• support the Production IPT Lead in contracting, cost analysis, contract modification tracking, proposal technical assessments, and other time-sensitive action items
• prepare purchase requests for small acquisition procurements and support larger acquisition efforts
• conduct detailed technical analysis of contractor proposals, coordinate evaluation activities, and draft detailed assessment reports
• develop and utilize cost models to establish government cost positions

Master Acquisition Program Management Analyst, Part-Time – Top Secret w/SCI eligibility

• Work as part of a small team within Office of the Undersecretary of War (Research and Engineering) (OUSW(R&E))
• Focus on understanding DoW space architectures, emerging capabilities, and technologies
• Engage with priority space systems acquisition programs
• Provide an independent analysis of program status, technological maturation, and risk areas
• Support small-team efforts to analyze programs and characterize risk tied to program acquisition milestones
• Effectively communicate program status, issues, risks, plans to executive leadership
• Evaluate and understand the technology and engineering capabilities central to space programs
• Work independently to become an expert on programs and technologies

Lead Aerospace Engineer, Space Systems

System Administrator

• Supervise a team of ten System Administrators
• Manage system administration for operating systems
• Support cloud services and on-premises hardware
• Administer security and antivirus technologies
• Develop and test deployment strategies for upgrades

Lead Systems Administrator

• Install, configure, and manage VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi environments
• Design, deploy, and administer VMware NSX and SDN solutions, defining virtual networks, security rules, and automation workflows
• Deploy and manage VCF 9 cluster
• Integrate and manage container platforms (Kubernetes, Tanzu, Docker) within the VMware ecosystem
• Monitor performance, capacity, and availability to optimize the virtual environment
• Automate tasks and deployments using PowerCLI, Ansible, or Terraform
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within virtualized compute, storage, and network layers
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, designs, and operations
• Collaborate with IT, security, and application teams to design hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure solutions
• Perform system hardening following DoD STIG standards and maintain compliance artifacts