Aviation Manager Jobs in Dothan, AL (NOW HIRING)

JOB DESCRIPTION:  

• This non-personal services contract provides professional support services at Fort Rucker, Alabama. This contract directly supports the AVTID Aviation Transformation Integration Directorate and Transformation and Lesson Learned -Aviation Brigade (TLLM-AB).
• This effort enables the integration and synchronization of Army Aviation modernization for the enduring and future force, while preparing the force to field emerging capabilities. Contract personnel assist in executing Doctrine, Organization, Training, materiel, Leader Development, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTmLPF-P) initiatives. These efforts align with overarching directives from the Commanding Generals of AVCOE, the Transformation and Training Command (T2COM), and Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA).
• Primary focus areas include Reconnaissance and Attack aircraft, requirements development, and the integration of Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS). The position also requires coordinating the integration of Aviation Survivability Equipment on Army aircraft and analyzing Electromagnetic and Cyber impacts on aviation systems.        

JOB DUTIES:

• Develop Operational Methodologies: Support Warfighter Functions by capturing capabilities into materiel and non-materiel requirements documentation and work statements to reduce acquisition time, costs, and technical risks.
• Analyze and Assess Capabilities: Document military needs accurately according to the Joint Force Requirements Process. Draft Joint/Urgent Operational Needs Statements (JUONS) and apply non-standard methodologies to rapidly deliver necessary Army capabilities.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments across the full capability lifecycle, including mission needs, capability gaps, and solution options. This involves applying structured analytical methods—such as capability-based assessments, cost-benefit evaluations, and alternative analyses—to inform decision-making and guide future capability development.
• Develop and refine operational and technical architecture by evaluating mission requirements, system interactions, and communication needs, and supporting experimentation and standardized framework development.
• Recommend Resource Prioritization: Prepare analyses and studies for the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) Build, Force Design Updates (FDU), Total Army Analysis (TAA), Weapon Systems Reviews (WSR), and Programs of Instruction (POI).
• Execute TADSS Integration: Analyze, coordinate, and provide technical inputs to upgrade, deploy, test, and evaluate TADSS and associated Aviation systems for institutional and operational force training.
• Produce Independent Deliverables: Work independently based on broad senior-level guidance to produce completed white papers, concept papers, requirements documents, and operational views. Review and edit all products to ensure graduate-level writing prior to Government delivery.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of experience and education. 
• Professional Military Education (PME): Command and General Staff College / Intermediate-Level Education (CGSC/ILE) or Warrant Officer Senior Staff Course (WOILE) graduate.
• Warfighting Acquisition University (WARU) or equivalent courses:

• • Capability Development (RQM 1010 / CLR 101)
  • Requirements Management (RQM 1101 / RQM 110)
  • Capabilities Based Assessment (RQM 2500 / CLR 250)
  • Developing Performance Attributes/KPPs (RQM 2520 / CLR 252)
  • Market Research (CON 0040 / CLC 004)
  • Analysis of Alternatives (RQM 1510 / CLR 151)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE:

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Senior or Master rated Army Aviator with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of documented Army Aviation flight and combat operations experience in the AH-64D/E.
• Fleet Knowledge: Thorough understanding of the Army’s utilitycargo fleet and its operational limitations.
• Capability Development: A minimum of five (5) years of direct experience in capability development.
• Instructional Expertise: Demonstrated experience serving as a Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP) or Instructor Pilot (IP) within currently fielded Army Aviation attack helicopter formations.
• Operational Analysis: Demonstrated ability to perform detailed operational analysis of Army Aviation aircraft employment.

DESIRED and PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Tactical Staff & Combat Leadership: Leverages extensive AH64E Apache operational experience – training, tactical planning, and combat experience in a Battalion level or higher formation and managing or serving on staff for large organizations (400+ personnel).
• Technical Aviation & Analytical Expertise: Leverages experience as an AH64E Apache Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP), Examiner (ME), or Aviation Mission Survivability Officer (AMSO) to deliver precise, technically grounded tactical employment analysis. Uses this expertise to directly inform operational concept development, strengthen capability assessments, and support requirements documentation.
• Capabilities Assessment & Joint Planning: Lead Aviation studies and operational test events to evaluate emerging technologies. Includes direct participation in Army Aviation Operations Capability-Based Assessments (CBA) and proficiency in executing and facilitating Joint Working Groups.
• Education & Documentation Authority: Possess a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience) with the proven ability to independently produce strategic documents (white papers, concept papers, operational views) under broad guidance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Primarily in an office environment.
• Some travel is anticipated under this contract.
• Must be within the local commute area to Fort Rucker.

Why ASRC? 

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation, we are inspired by the Iñupiat culture. We embrace stewardship and the idea of using every resource effectively; teamwork when striving to achieve goals and building a collaborative environment; integrity in adhering to high moral principles and professional standards; respect in welcoming and regarding the differing opinions, experiences, rights and traditions of others; accountability in that we meet our commitments and take responsibility for our results; and continuous improvement, always striving to make things better, raising the bar and staying humble.

Advantages of Working at ASRC Federal:

• Purpose-Driven Careers: Join a company recognized as a:
• Certified Great Place to Work
• Military Times’ Best for Vets Employer
• Military.com’s Top 25 Veteran Employer

• Comprehensive Benefits:

• Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive plans for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term/long-term disability
• Paid Leave: Inclusive policies for bereavement, military obligations, and parental needs, along with 11 paid holidays annually
• Retirement Savings: A 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting to help secure your financial future
• Incentives: Employee referral bonuses to reward you for helping grow the ASRC Federal Family

• Learning and Development:
• After 90 days of employment, regular full-time employees are eligible for our professional development program. This includes annual funding for:
• Pursuing Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Graduate Degrees
• Obtaining industry-standard professional certifications
• Participating in professional certificate programs
• Covering registration fees for professional conferences

• Centers of Excellence: We established the Centers of Excellence to build, leverage and grow our technological capabilities, best practices and offer professional development for our technical teams.  They contain many Communities of Practice which are forums that offer a platform to share ideas, best practices, innovations, and to collaborate with technical peers.