Research Analyst, (AFSEC-RPA)

VectorCSP is looking for an experienced Research Analyst to work in the Albuquerque, NM area.

Job Summary: Provide Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) to support AFSEC Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and other aviation safety programs with disciplines consistent with the AFSEC Aviation Safety Division (AFSEC/SEF) roles and responsibilities. Provide RPA and other aviation system safety expertise for AFSEC staff, Safety Investigation Boards (SIB), and System Safety groups (SSG).

Requirements:

• Secret Clearance Required

Education and Experience:

• At least a 4-year degree in operations research, engineering, mathematics, computer science or other related field.
• At least three years of experience with military or civil aviation.

Essential Duties:

• Assist with research, data mining, and identifying possible mishap root causes for SIBs.
• Conduct research using Air Force Safety Automated System (AFSAS) historical data for SIBs and all levels of USAF leadership.
• Perform a quality control assessment on all RPA and other aviation safety reports to ensure compliance with AFI 91-204 and AFMAN 91-223 requirements and recommend acceptance or rejection.
• Compare RPA mishap rates and causes with outside agencies (e.g. Navy and Army) to identify common trends.
• Assist with analysis and identification of RPA and other aviation mishap trends, development of safety data products and reports for AFSEC and senior USAF leaders.
• Respond to RPA and other aviation safety short-notice/time critical taskers, safety briefings, and presentations for AFSEC staff and higher headquarters.
• Support active engagement for ongoing RPA, sUAS, and counter-UAS activities and research efforts.
• Attend and participate in approximately six RPA/aviation safety meeting/conferences annually. Meetings/conferences may include, but are not limited to MQ-9 and RQ-4 System Safety Group meetings, unmanned aircraft system Technical Analysis and Applications Center (TAAC) conference, ground based sense and avoid Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E), counter-UAS tests, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Relevant databases and other computer resources include, but are not limited to: Reliability and Maintainability Information System (REMIS), Joint Technical Data Integration (JTDI) to include IETMs, AFSAS, Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS), Navy JASPER soft, Army Risk Management Information System (RMIS), Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet), and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manager (SUSMAN).

VectorCSP is a Federal contracting small business based out of North Carolina. We help our nation's military and government leaders realize the Cost, Schedule, and Performance goals of their organizations through our expert integrated logistics, engineering, training, and strategic program management support.

We offer Medical, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Insurance, Dental, 401K, PTO and Tuition Reimbursement to those who qualify.

To apply, please go to https://vectorcsp.applicantpro.com/. For assistance please contact our Human Resources Department by telephone at (252) 338-4255 or by email, teresa.delaney@vectorcsp.com.

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