Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Specialist

ASRC Federal Broadleaf Division is seeking a qualified candidate for our Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Specialist position in support of our Air Combat Command team located at Langley AFB VA.

JOB DUTIES:

• This position shall provide Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) broadcast, hardware, and software technical expertise and guidance to Air Force ground & airborne users of Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS).
• Understand and articulate Air Force MAJCOM/Component/Weapon System IBS Data Requirements to the Joint IBS Community. This includes new data requirements, revision to existing/emerging message formats, and architecture modifications.
• Assist ACC/A5J in synchronizing current and future Joint IBS Enterprise requirements.
• Provide broadcast, data dissemination, and Air Force Tactical Terminal (AFTT) technical assistance to platform System Program Office (SPO)s during IBS terminal integration.
• Develop Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) inputs to Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Concept of Employment (CONEMPs), Information Support Plans (ISPs), and CDDs for AF weapon systems. Provide input to AFTT documentation, i.e., System Operating Manuals (SOM), Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs), Memorandum of Agreements (MOA), etc.
• Participate in technical, integrated logistics support (ILS) and program meetings.
• Understand and articulate Air Force MAJCOM/Component/Weapon System IBS hardware requirements to include implementation of changes from existing configurations.
• Coordinate with SPO operating commands to validate integration funding availability and integration schedules.
• Assist with advocacy and planning for funding, procurement, acceptance, testing, and fielding of technology insertion and upgrades.
• Analyze quarterly status reports from the depot for operational status of hardware assets. Coordinate with depot and users to ensure accurate and accountable shipment and return of COMSEC Controlled Items (CCI).
• Assist in the identification and validation of Air Force and Joint user Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) software application requirements.
• Assist with configuration management processes for Air Force Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) software.
• Coordinate approved CCB changes to Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) software baselines; identify associated cost for updates.
• Identify distribution needs and delivery of Air Force Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) software applications to Joint users.
• Identify program funding needs for current and out-year software sustainment advocacy.
• Support service-wide Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) training capability for over 2,000+ user base.
• Develop and assist in the implementation of approved Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) training plans. Training should encompass both general knowledge & specific technical aspects of IBS architecture, broadcasts, data types, dissemination timelines for all hardware terminals and software applications. Training material must be scalable to satisfy needs of various Air Force user organizations and ready for handoff to Weapons School, Mission Planning School, enlisted/officer courses.
• Review/update training material annually including documentation, PowerPoint presentations, CBT, and videos.
• Assist in developing and coordinating on planning and programming documentation, POM justification, briefings, submissions, and in the evaluation of initiatives, disconnects, and offsets.
• Assist in the development of unfunded requirements.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years minimum experience with Information Technology in Intelligence Community or similar systems.
• Five (5) years minimum action officer experience.
• Three (3) years supporting data dissemination architectures, i.e., UHF, Alternate Over-The-Air (OTA) paths, SIPRNET, JWICS
• Three (3) years supporting Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) or similar inter-Service Interoperability; understand IBS architectures of other services and Five Eyes collaborating nations to enable leveraging of existing capabilities to support AF, joint and coalition warfighters.
• Three (3) years prior staff experience at Higher Headquarters (HHQ), e.g. MAJCOM, NAF, HAF or equivalent.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, management or other related technical or scientific discipline.

CLEARANCE LEVEL:

• Top Secret Security clearance, SCI eligible.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• This role will be full-time on-site at Langley AFB