Software Development

Axient -

Overview

Contingent on contract capture, Axient LLC seeks a software developer to support the Air Force A-5 Wargaming contract.  The candidate must be a skilled professional leader, with a background to support the Air Force A-5 wargaming efforts.  The tasks include wargame operations, analytical support, video teleconference operations, wargame information environment (WIE), surge operations, and program management.

Responsibilities

Work will include supporting the Pentagon Air Staff A-5 in the management oversight of air and space wargaming.  The candidate must be able to support the Service customer in the development and management of innovative wargaming that support Air and Space Force requirements.

The candidate will design, build, test, and deploy wargame specific software and 1) creates a client-based wargame “common operating picture” that integrates operational and logistical requirements using Geographic Information System(s) (GIS) platform such as ARCGIS and supported on an existing intranet, 2) creates intuitive front-end user interface with multiple-user capabilities, and 3) develops capabilities to integrate and dynamically update existing databases based upon user inputs. 

The candidate must also be able to 1) provide support and as needed and attend required meetings, 2) prepare inputs for reports, briefings, strategy documents, and/or draft policies through research, analysis, writing, and soliciting data and compiling inputs from staff in partnering offices; 3) identify potential risks or opportunities for future force strategies and capabilities, 4) draft written reports supporting air and space strategy and integrating of nuclear energy into future military architectures; and 5) support modeling and simulation activities, including wargaming, detailing the impact to the warfighter; and other tasks as assigned.

The candidate must have skills to 1) communicate clearly, 2) work well with government and commercial engineers, and 3) interface across the HQ Air Force, HQ Space Force, Air Force Research Laboratory, Office of the Secretary of Defense offices, and the other military Services.

Qualifications

Qualifications• BS.• 10 years of software development experience.• Must be eligible for a Secret clearance upgradeable to TS/SCI.• Position includes travel 10-20% of time, field work, potentially at locations on unimproved surfaces, and the lifting and moving of hardware components and couriering documents and components as needed.• Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols.