Configuration Management Support, Journeyman F-16 WAM (Secret) - 101

Overview

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Credence has an immediate opening for a Configuration Management Support at the journeyman level who will be primarily responsible for supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center WAM (AFLCMC/WAM) directorate, F-16 division at WPAFB, OH. 

F-16 “Viper” AFLCMC/WAM is headquartered at Hill Air Force Base with units located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Tyndall Air Force Base, Eglin Air Force Base, and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.  The F-16 “Viper” is a multi-role fighter jet delivering air-to-air, air-to-ground, and surveillance capabilities for the United States Air Force (USAF) and Coalition Partners.

The F-16 program has the largest Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program in U.S. history producing over 4,500 jets for 24 countries.  Each F-16 FMS case is uniquely tailored to country requirements / development / funding.  Presently, FMS production orders exist through 2030. Additionally, the F-16 program includes the Multi-National Fighter Program (MNFP). MNFP is not a typical FMS program, but a unique, cooperative USAF and development program implemented through the FMS process under the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). MNFP began in 1975 with the countries of Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway; Portugal joined in 200.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:

• Will support and participate as a member of the F-16 Configuration Control Process (CCP), which controls changes to the F-16 weapon system.
• Shall assist to receive, track and distribute CM Documentation for the F-16 CCP processes, which includes the following reviews: JMCCT/B, Modification Screening Panel (MSP), and Fielding Decision (FD).
• Shall assist with the review of CM proposals for adequacy (proper format and completeness), including updating the Single Thread Tracking System (STTS) as necessary.
• Shall support and perform F-16 CCP secretariat roles and responsibilities, to include prepare packages for F-16 CCP review meetings, distribute to appropriate offices and collect and consolidate comments onto a summary sheet.
• Shall support meetings and perform secretariat functions, including maintaining action item log for traceability, prepare detailed minutes for Government approval, distribute final minutes and action items and monitor resolution of outstanding action items or tasks.
• Shall assist to ensure F-16 CCP membership/charter is reviewed and updated semi-annually to identify members with the authority to act as chairperson and/or board member to sign board directives.
• Will support the Technical Review (TR) by coordinating participation of all members, preparing and distributing briefing charts or other items of discussion, setting up meeting room facilities, and acting as lead and facilitator of the review.
• Will support IPTs to ensure CM is properly addressed, in conjunction with the PM, assist in the establishment of program milestones and schedules, identify and assess risks, develop WBS, form/fit/function/interface and Class I versus II determinations, and will assist to ensure CM processes and procedures are adhered to.
• Will support CM control over all Temporary T-1 and T-2 modifications pertaining to the F-16 weapon system IAW, the most current revision of AFI 63-131.
• Shall assist in maintaining control over the processing of temporary configuration changes until fully coordinated and documented.
• Shall assist to schedule and facilitate MSPs and ensure proper documentation is generated and approved.
• Shall assist to maintain the official file of all configuration control activities, including, but not limited to, F-16 CCP, TR, ECPs, and Organizational Change Request (OCRs), as part of the F-16 weapon systems records until records become eligible for consignment or retirement.
• Shall assist to manage requested changes to the F-16 weapon system organic change CM tool, Viper Change Management (VCM). The Contractor shall assist to coordinate with system administrators to develop/enhance the system to reflect process improvement changes. The Contractor shall assist to receive and manage account requests, verify "need to know" access criteria, activate accounts, and provide VCM training to personnel.
• Shall assist to obtain accounts/access to the STTS, VCM system, Secure Web-Enabled Electronic Acquisition Program (SWEAP), Enterprise Data Collaborative System (EDCS), Lotus Notes, FIN, and additional applications, as required.
• Shall assist to accomplish FCAs and PCAs through review of technical information, discussion of technical matters related to the program/project. The Contractor shall assist to schedule and attend audit meetings and perform required CM to complete the audit.

Requirements

• Must have at least an active secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field and at least three (3) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three (3) of which must be in the DoD
• OR, seven (7) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.
• Specialized Experience:  In addition to PWS Paragraph 3.1.1, recommend fighter aircraft maintenance or CM experience commensurate with skill level experience.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development