Emerging Capabilities Architect

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Offutt AFB, NE
Salary
$159,800–$216,200 / yr
Posted
28 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Similar $202k
This role $188k
$140k most similar roles pay here $263k

This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $168,875–$235,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $188k versus about $202k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Emerging Capabilities Architect

The Emerging Capabilities Architect joins a team supporting USSTRATCOM to translate agency needs into actionable innovation opportunities while identifying and implementing new technologies and processes. This role involves working with multi-disciplinary teams to assess, scale, and optimize solutions for mission readiness. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing analysis of alternatives, business case analysis, market research, and cost analyses for infrastructure upgrades. The candidate will review building and infrastructure design drawings while managing project plans to solve complex technical problems. Required skills include a strong Systems Engineering background, experience in enterprise project management, and IT operations support for USAF and DoD programs. The role specifically utilizes Model-Based Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering methods. Technical requirements include ITIL 4 Foundation certification and DoD 8140 compliant cyber certification to support critical network environments like NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR.

What you'll do

  • Translate agency needs into actionable innovation opportunities and identify new technologies for implementation.
  • Analyze, scale, and optimize technical solutions to meet USSTRATCOM goals and objectives.
  • Perform analysis of alternatives (AoA), business case analysis (BCA), and market research.
  • Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies on mission readiness and organizational resources.
  • Develop project plans by identifying problem areas and evaluating multiple potential solutions.
  • Provide cost analyses for infrastructure upgrades to ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints.
  • Review building and infrastructure design drawings to provide technical recommendations and updates.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must possess a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Must have a Master's degree in a STEM discipline.
  • Must have 15 or more years of related experience.
  • Must hold ITIL 4 Foundation and DoD 8140 compliant cyber certifications.
  • Must have experience in enterprise project management and IT operations support for USAF and DoD programs.
  • Must have recent experience implementing emerging capabilities and infrastructure modernization.
  • A strong Systems Engineering background is required; experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering is preferred.

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