LinQuest is seeking an Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) subject matter expert (SME) to join our team in Albuquerque, NM supporting the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC).  An active DoD TS/SCI clearance is required.   The OSS&E SME will support, develop, and establish Operational Safety, Suitability and Effectiveness (OSS&E) Support capability for NDS and the full spectrum of B61-12+ and W80-1 and W80-4 related Programs.   Responsibilities:   Support, develop, and establish Operational Safety, Suitability and Effectiveness (OSS&E) Support capability for NDS and the full spectrum of B61-12+ and W80-1 and W80-4 related Programs. Identify, assess, and prioritize OSS&E activities and required documentation across the entire NDS portfolio. Quantify impacts and model different scenarios to enable the project team to proactively address potential challenges and to formulate robust weapon and equipment sustainment management plans. Support AFNWC/NDS development and sustainment of the programs and processes that assure engineering rigor and discipline are applied to the TKA weapon subcomponent hardware during weapon system sustainment and aging surveillance test and evaluation (T&E). Support AFNWC/NDS-managed TKA Test Variants and support equipment.   Required Skills/Experience:   Be familiar with AFI 63-103 for Joint Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle Management, AFI 63-101/20-101 and AFMCI 63-1201 for Implementing OSS&E and Life Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE). Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience related to Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle management; an additional 4 years of experience can be substituted in lieu of the degree. Ability to multi-task and prioritize activities by levels of importance and suspense dates Ability to work with a team of multi-disciplined specialists Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels, including a matrixed environment An active DoD TS/SCI clearance

 

Compensation:

The salary for this position ranges from approximately $130,000 to $150,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

 

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enable defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation’s competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrated end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force

 

Benefits:

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more!  For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits