Training Systems Specialist- Part-time/remote (Mission Assurance 5)- 28431

Job Description

HII-Mission Technologies Division is seeking a part-time Training Systems Specialist that will work remotely with experience supporting DoD and Acquisition programs. We are looking for someone with a passion for solving complex problems, developing solutions in fast-paced environments, and supporting diverse teams in addressing hard problems. This position will be eligible for remote work and will have extensive global travel requirements.

The Future Tankers Program Office within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is responsible for planning, developing, and sustaining the Air Force’s aerial refueling capability to meet current and future operational needs. Its mission is to ensure the USAF can maintain global reach, sustain combat operations, and adapt to evolving threats through both modernization of existing tankers and development of next-generation systems. This position leads a team of subject matter experts in the performance of a Training Systems Requirement Analysis for the KC-46A Pegasus aircraft to analyze available training capabilities and identify efficiencies to meet an expansion in student throughput requirements. The goal is to utilize various training methods such as flight simulators, part task trainers, and computer-based training to find efficiencies where total flight hours in simulators could otherwise be accomplished using alternate and more cost effective training measures.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing mission support to team of HII and subcontract personnel, including budgeting support, scheduling, task oversight, and daily operations management
• Ensure customer satisfaction through recurring in-progress review, installation/base status, and financial review meetings
• Assist with contract financial plans, forecasts, and cost assessments
• Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, and recommending actions
• Represent HII in independent meetings and discussions with key customer stakeholders
• Perform detailed throughput and capacity analyses to determine training system requirements supporting military aircrew and maintenance training programs. Identify bottlenecks within training pipelines and provide actionable recommendations for increasing student throughput and training efficiency.
• Create executable analytical models and capacity planning tools that enable Government stakeholders to evaluate multiple scenarios and adjust key variables for planning purposes. Deliver models in accessible formats with transparent methodologies, enabling informed procurement and resourcing decisions.
• Conduct scenario-based analyses to determine training devices, equipment, and facility requirements across multiple locations and operational contexts. Provide phased procurement recommendations and identify all required physical assets to support Government budget planning and acquisition strategies.
• Analyze and update training task lists, curricula, media requirements, and training system elements to ensure alignment with current and projected operational capabilities.
• Map training requirements to appropriate training devices and delivery methods while maintaining compliance with applicable military instructions and standards.
• Assess new technologies, training devices, and instructional methods for potential integration into existing training systems. Provide recommendations on cost-effective alternatives and training efficiency improvements while maintaining or enhancing training effectiveness and mission readiness.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, analyses, and briefings in accordance with Government requirements and military instructions. Synthesize complex analytical findings into clear recommendations supporting acquisition decisions, budget planning, and program management objectives.
• Execute prioritized analytical work across multiple programs and deliverables while maintaining schedule adherence and quality standards. Coordinate interdependent work streams, manage stakeholder expectations, and proactively address risks to timeline or deliverable quality.
• Support Government procurement planning by identifying resource requirements, providing technical basis for cost estimates, and delivering procurement phasing recommendations.
• Collaborate with program offices, contracting personnel, and stakeholders to ensure analyses support acquisition timelines and funding execution strategies
• Set the conditions for program growth and expansion through solution development and requirements analysis

Minimum Qualifications

• 15 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant progressive experience
• Experience managing tasks and completing projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Excellent written and communication skills with experience briefing senior/executive leadership
• Critical thinking, interpersonal, and customer-handling skills with a strong customer service orientation
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Willingness to travel as needed and on short notice
• Proficiency with MS Office products and working knowledge of SharePoint
• Clearance- Must be able to obtain and maintain a clearance. 

Preferred Requirements

• Graduate Degree in business administration, engineering, or related fields
• DOD acquisition, technology development, systems integration, operations, and contract experience
• Experience working with large and small system manufacturers and integrators