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Laukoa

IL · On-site

$53 - $67/hr

POSITION SUMMARY Aeromedical Evacuation Medical Modernization & Capability Development SME to support AMC/SG requirements analysis, RDT&E, capability-based planning, acquisition documentation ...

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Aeromedical Evacuation Medical Modernization & Capability Development SME

Laukoa

Scott Air Force Base, IL

$53 - $67/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY

Aeromedical Evacuation Medical Modernization & Capability Development SME to support AMC/SG requirements analysis, RDT&E, capability-based planning, acquisition documentation, modernization roadmaps, and technical assessments for Aeromedical Evacuation and En Route Care. Location of work for this position is at Scott AFB, IL

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Represent AMC/SG on Air Force and DoD teams performing requirements identification, validation, analysis, and modernization planning.
  • Support RDT&E, Capabilities Based Assessment, Capabilities Based Planning, and analysis of materiel and non-materiel solutions.
  • Prepare, coordinate, and maintain ICDs, CDDs, essential characteristics, test/evaluation criteria, milestone materials, and supporting documentation.
  • Develop strategic En Route Care roadmaps aligned to AMC/SG priorities, combatant-command needs, and Air Force Medical Service guidance.
  • Assess capability gaps, equipment alternatives, technical readiness, and operational impacts and brief actionable recommendations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Hands-on experience with DoD capability development, requirements analysis, acquisition support, RDT&E, or medical modernization.
  • Ability to develop or critically review capability documents, technical assessments, decision briefs, and strategic roadmaps.
  • Operational knowledge of Aeromedical Evacuation, En Route Care, expeditionary medicine, or a comparable DoD medical mission.
  • Current Tier 3 investigation with Secret eligibility and enrollment in Continuous Vetting; ability to obtain and maintain interim or final Secret access, CAC, system access, and required Government training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with CBA, ICD/CDD development, technical readiness assessments, acquisition milestones, or test and evaluation.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, life sciences, acquisition, operations research, or program management; equivalent experience is acceptable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

  • Full-time, primarily onsite at Scott AFB, Illinois, during Government core hours of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; short-notice schedule adjustments may be required.
  • Telework is not guaranteed and may be authorized only when the Government and contract permit situational telework.
  • The role may require CONUS/OCONUS temporary-duty travel for meetings, site surveys, training, exercises, testing, or mission support, including possible travel aboard DoD aircraft.
  • This function is designated mission essential and may require reporting during weather emergencies, restricted-access periods, continuity events, or other mission-driven conditions.

Salary Range: $53 - $67 per hour

*This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

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