RRD Unmanned Ground Vehicle/Systems, Mounted and Dismounted Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Support Manager, AFC-MCDID

Summary:

Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a qualified RRD Unmanned Ground Vehicle/Systems, Mounted and Dismounted Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Support Manager to support the U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC), Futures and Concepts Center (FCC), Maneuver Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate (MCDID) with capabilities development support services. MCDID performs key roles in the Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process with a focus on maneuver force transformation. MCDID leads the assessment of maneuver capabilities to identify gaps and develop integrated Doctrine, Organization, Training, materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) requirements to resolve or mitigate those gaps. They support the JCIDS Capability Based Assessment (CBA) by providing the identification of needs, combining joint concepts with analysis, and are responsible for the management of operational architectures. It leads the determination of maneuver force requirements, recommending priorities, documenting changes, and providing supporting analysis. These requirements result from JCIDS, Urgent Needs Statements, Operational Needs Statements, operational lessons learned, and senior leadership decisions to bring future capabilities into the force. They participate in Integrated Capability Development Teams (ICDT) to develop the necessary products associated with the JCIDS analysis and documentation requirements.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the performing operational analysis for approximately 25 (emerging, current, and enduring) ground, Counter Unmanned (Aerial and Ground) Systems. Including, but not limited to CRS-I, CRS-M, CRS-H, SMET, DUST, Legged and Consumable Ground Robotic capabilities. These projects can include, but are not limited to, Unmanned Ground Vehicles/Systems, Mounted and Dismounted Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Support.
• Have a working knowledge of ACM O&O and product CONOPS. Conduct capability development to find solutions to complex operational problems, identify new technical tools and capabilities to advance military operations. Assist the Director in the development of the RAS Execution Plan.
• Work with ACM to identify capability gaps and assign robotic technologies to those gaps as needed. Experimentation and Demonstrations: Work closely with the Maneuver Battle Lab, and various Combat Capabilities Development Command Centers (DEVCOM).
• Coordinate and track the integration of robotic products and applique into the various testing programs to include, but not limited to AEWE, JWA, AAC, and ATEC. Provide S&T Program Support. Work with AFC, FCC, MCDID CDD and the DEVCOM to identify, evaluate and validate S&T robotic programs.
• Provide JCIDS research and writing support for new start and Army directed products and initiatives. Current programs are defined as projects with approved JCIDs capability documents that are generally between Milestone A and post Milestone C. New start and directed initiatives are defined as projects without approved JCIDS requirements, generally pre–Milestone A or being procured utilizing rapid acquisition techniques. These may include but are not limited to Annexes to the current Programs of Record for existing and emerging capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration, or a related field or a high school diploma and 9 years of experience.
• To qualify based on experience, resume must describe at least three years of specialized experience which prepared the applicant to do the designated work.
• Excellent communicator both orally and written at the collegiate level.
• These projects can include, but are not limited to, Strategic Planning and Artificial Intelligence Support; must have experience in Strategic Planning and AI Support.

Clearance: Requires a TOP-SECRET clearance.

Location: FT Benning, GA

Travel: Some travel may be required