Senior SME Breaching Photography and Testing

Overview

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Senior SME Breaching Photography and Testing to provide research support administration services for our government customer in Ft. Bragg, NC.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the SGM and Deputy for Breaching as the Breaching Photographer and Testing SME, collaborating with government partners, academic laboratories, and private industry to develop, photograph, and test new tools and technology in support of the SOF explosive and mechanical breaching community.
• Assist in the preparation and development of new requirements documentation, including Initial Capabilities Documents (ICD), Capabilities Development Documents (CDD), SPECAT messages, Basis of Issue Plans (BOIP), Test Plans, and update Project Folders.
• Provide advice and photographic documentation training on current advanced drilling techniques/technology applications; explosive planning factors; charge preparation; charge emplacement; and the design, fabrication, and testing of commercial and industrial blasting products.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and/or Quality Assurance Manager to ensure adequate design specifications and associated documentation and problem resolution for problem reports.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have at least 12 years of experience in heavy and medium explosive and mechanical breaching operations (particularly SOF) with knowledge of breaching and entry techniques, tactics, and procedures.
• Must be a subject matter expert in current advanced drilling techniques/technology applications; explosive planning factors; charge preparation; charge emplacement; and design, fabricate, and test commercial and industrial blasting products.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (Born or Naturalized).
• Must have Active TS/SCI Clearance.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees. EO E, including Disability/Vets, or Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts including educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com.

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