Lockwood Hills, an Akima Company, provides critical mission support services for federal civilian and military operations.
With four areas of proven expertise, Lockwood Hills can conquer the operational challenges of any federal mission from remote installations stateside to secure locations overseas.
Our work includes safeguarding vital installations and personnel, maintaining and modifying aircraft, keeping operations on track with integrated logistics, and driving business with records management and administrative support services.
Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to safety, diversity and opportunity for career growth.
As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our companys profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.
Job Summary:
The Systems Engineer will support the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative contract vis-à-vis Lockwood Hills, LLC.
The ADL Initiative was founded in 1999 and conducts research, development, testing and evaluation to enhance distributed learning across the US federal government.
The ADL Initiative engages in thought leadership to help craft the vision of future learning science and technology, innovate research and development (R&D) to mature emerging concepts, coordinate related efforts with stakeholders across government, industry and academia, and facilitate transition.
Lockwood Hills, LLC provides a competitive salary and compensation package (health insurance, 401k, paid holidays, etc.).
Responsibilities
A s the Systems Engineer you will be entrusted to perform the following duties:
Research, develop, and support the implementation of learning technologies across the US Department of Defense (DoD) and federal government.
Serve as one of the Technical Points of Contact (TPOC) for several contracts funded to address ADL’s broad learning science and technology research objectives.
Responsible for executing RD&E team goals and ensuring quality technical oversight of externally performed R&D efforts (i.e., BAA contracts).
Understand, share, and exhibit the strategic plan of the ADL Initiative and support ADL solicitations, reviews, and technical evaluation processes.
Reporting to the RD&E Manager and executing the strategic R&D plan
Research, and support the implementation of learning technologies across the US Department of Defense (DoD) and federal government.
Draft technical and/or academic papers focused on applied research and development of learning technologies related to mobile learning and e-learning.
Serve as one of the Technical Points of Contact (TPOC) for contracts funded to address ADL’s broad learning science and technology research objectives.
Be a positive, dedicated team player who requires minimal supervision to complete tasks.
Required Qualifications
Highly motivated, creative and passionate about all-things technology related to distributed learning (i.e., innovative software, programs, models).
Bachelors Degree with minimum (5) years of experience in learning technology, and a keen sense of the future trajectory of this sector.
Excellent research and reporting skills (oral and written communication).
Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
Positive, dedicated team player who requires minimal supervision to complete tasks.
Ability to obtain and maintain active DoD Secret security clearance.
You must be able to meet all health requirements, including but not limited to, current and future vaccination requirements for infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with distributed learning specifications
Previous e-learning experience in US Government (USG) setting/environment.
Experience with standard web security (e.g., SSL certificates, OAuth, web-based data storage (e.g.
relational, document-based, graphs), and container frameworks (Docker).
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), preferably with Ubuntu and CentOS.
DevSecOps expertise
Currently or previous held Secret clearance is an asset
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.
This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.
Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessar y.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Shift
Day Job
Primary Location
US-FL-Orlando
Organization
Lockwood Hills Federal, LLC
Job
Engineering/Design
Ongoing
Travel
Yes, 25 % of the Time
Clearance Level
SECRET