Senior SME Breaching Photography and Testing Job at Alaka`ina Foundation Family

Overview

Senior SME Breaching Photography and Testing — Fort Bragg, NC

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

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 updating 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 to resolve problem reports.

Required Degree / Education / Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Required Skills and Experience

• 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.
• Subject matter expert in current advanced drilling techniques/technology applications; explosive planning factors; charge preparation; charge emplacement; and design, fabrication, and testing of commercial and industrial blasting products.

Required Citizenship and Clearance

• U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized).
• Active TS/SCI Clearance.

Company Information & Equal Opportunity

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 illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees. “EOE, including Disability/Vets” or “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.”

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) comprises Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses, including Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Our activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com