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Description What You'll Do: As our TACCO, you will join our incredible team of technical experts supporting NAVAIR's PMA-290 Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) Program for the P-8A baseline and Increment 3 Block 2 Combat Systems programs. In this role, you will conduct software and hardware integration and test and provide PMA-290 leadership with in-depth analysis and operational feedback on critical mission capabilities. This position is based in Kent, WA with some flexibility for telework. Travel to Patuxent River, MD will be required for training. Responsibilities will include: Providing expert knowledge on the latest P-8A sensors, mission systems, and combat systems (I3B2) hardware/software Identifying and reporting software defects and analyzing the defect priority level based on mission impact, operator workload, and stability Conducting (in)formal functional and system-level testing of P-8A mission and combat systems in various labs Reviewing and providing feedback on formal functional and system-level test procedures against program software requirements and operational objectives Analyzing and summarizing results of independent sensor and integrated system-level tests in the form of written reports and oral briefings Interacting with fleet operators and system developers to help identify software and hardware improvements that will increase the effectiveness of the P-8A baseline and combat systems hardware and software Analyzing data to assist with the development of training materials that emphasizes the differences between fleet release software and hardware Potential for P-8A production and acceptance aircraft test ground and in-fight responsibilities Additional duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the program office This position will require some travel The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position. Additional duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the program office. Requirements Who You Are: Bachelor's degree is required. With no degree, additional years of related experience may be substituted. 7 years of Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance operational experience is required, 9+ years is desired 3 years of operational experience as a US Navy MPRA Tactical Coordinator (TACCO/COTAC/SEVAL) is required Must be experienced in all facets of ASW, ASuW, CSG Support, and ISR including coordination, mission planning, mission execution, tactics, and post-flight MPRWS Instructor/WTI preferred DoD Acquisition and/or VX test experience preferred Minotaur expertise preferred SIGINT expertise preferred NATOPS TACCO/SEVAL instructor/evaluator preferredP-8A NTOPS qualification pre and P-8A Aircrew qualifications (medical upchit, swim qual, etc), preferred These characteristics also describe you: Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems Able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions Able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Proactive personality with the ability to work with limited guidance and supervision Excellent organizational skills, adept at managing competing priorities and initiating projects ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. Security Clearance Requirements: This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Sa

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