Riverside Overview: Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest.
We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems.
All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.Position Overview:Works with the RAF to manage cooperative program with the USAF.
Provides management and technical support to assist the RAF in developing requirements and assuring the contract deliverables meet operational needs.Responsibilities:Serves as technical expert on US-UK RC-135 RIVET JOINT Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case and Cooperative ProgramRepresents US/UK RJ Cooperative Program Office in all UK-based RC-135 related discussionsAdvises ISTAR FHQ Commander and Senior Leadership Team on availability, operational, and training issuesUpdates Cooperative Program Manager and senior team on emerging RJ-related UK government/RAF issuesEnsures Cooperative Program Information is shared appropriately amongst relevant stakeholders IAW Sustainment and Follow-on Development (SFD MOU)Works closely with UK Strategic Command Requirements Manager, ISTAR FHQ staff, and USAF staff on the development of UK requirements as part of the USAF requirements processOversees implementation of aircrew operations, maintenance operations, training, test/evaluation, and safety data sharing procedures for RAF/USAF RC-135 co-manning supporting the Temporary Assignment of Personnel MOUCoordinates with USAFE, ACC, and other relevant agencies on basing and support issues, including BOSCoordinates with US Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) and US Air Force Attaché on matters associated with USAF-RAF partnerships and the US/UK RJ Cooperative Program.Coordinates with UK DE&S Delivery Team on equipment upgrade, logistical, and maintenance issuesAuthors applicable USAF/RAF Memorandums of Understanding/Memorandums of AgreementCoordinates security and access procedures with national intelligence agencies and the USAFOrganizes UK-based US/UK Cooperative Program meetings, including the Steering Committee, Executive Program Management Review, and UK RJ Program Management ReviewWorks closely with leadership teams from local squadrons and L3Harris Field Service Representatives (FSR) on aircraft maintenance and enterprise support issuesAdvises RAF on RC-135 simulator training issues including the implementation of Project GladiatorAssists Cooperative Program Office in assessing logistics and maintenance operations effectivenessDevelops and implements Cooperative Program Office process improvement initiativesAdvises Cooperative Program Office on local L3 Harris FSR team compositionAssists local L3 Harris FSR team with local and UK-based access and support issuesQualifications:A current TOP SECRET/SCI/TK Security Clearance.A proven record in problem solving, decision making, financial management, and program managementExperience with working closely with allied foreign partnersKnowledge of Department of Defense acquisitionKnowledge of national and international policy relating to intelligence activitiesExperience with RC-135 RJ weapon systems, communication systems, computer systems, and reconnaissance type systems development, test, evaluation and sustainment rolesIn-depth knowledge of the RC-135 aircraft and mission systemsIn-depth knowledge of RC-135 Aircrew training requirements, qualification process, and aircraft ground maintenance weapon system qualification processes.Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, Web based technologies, and virtual meeting collaborative toolsExperience working on a HQ staff is desiredGlobal Comp: $130,000 - $150,000.
This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location, and other factors.Closing Statement: Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission.
Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.
Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.
Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.
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