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Program Analyst, SME

VMD Corp
United States, D.C., Washington
Apr 25, 2025
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Position at VMD Corp
As a Vision, Mission, and Driven company, VMD has been delivering information technology solutions to the Federal government in Agile Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure Protection since 2002. Our mission has now expanded, and we have merged with Xcelerate Solutions to revolutionize end-to-end enterprise security. Together we are committed to protecting our nation's citizens, critical infrastructure, and resources.
Why Join VMD Corp?
At VMD, now a part of Xcelerate Solutions, you have the opportunity to thrive in your career and become a Game Changer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives our success. We embrace an employee-first culture and make it a priority to provide professional development opportunities that foster career growth.
We help protect American Citizens and the nation's most critical infrastructure by working alongside our customers and delivering game changing solutions to strengthen their missions. We believe our passion and commitment to achieve our customers' goals and solve their most critical challenges defines who we are. We don't just dream big, we act on it - through teamwork, dedication, and resilience.

Learn more about VMD culture here: VMD Culture

About the Mission You Will Join:

  • The Cyber Effects Operations (CEO) (AF A2/6) mission is to employ cyberspace capabilities where the primary purpose is to achieve objectives and effects in or through cyberspace. The AF A2/6 develops innovative Air Force operating concepts, strategy, plans and solutions to compete, deter, and win in Air, Space and Cyberspace. AF A2/6 provides an integrated, capability-focused enterprise, with the goal of serving the warfighter's needs and eliminating the information seams that divide our capabilities. Cybersecurity is crucial to the proper execution of Air Force core missions.
  • The persistent and evolving cyberspace threat to the Air Force requires a holistic approach to cybersecurity that encompasses our people, culture, and operational processes. The Air Force will integrate cybersecurity throughout weapons systems development, testing, fielding, and employment. A culture shift in cybersecurity from compliance to resilience and risk mitigation across the Air Force will focus efforts on securing information across all our core missions.
  • In this role, you will provide advisory and assistance support to the HQ USAF where you are truly part of the total mission (Military, Civilian, and Contractor). You will have the ability to impact the A2/6 Cyber Mission directly and serve the Airman of the US Air Force.
Your Impact to the Mission:
  • Maintain expert knowledge base in satellite communications and networking technologies to include satellite waveforms, Air Force and DoD satellite capabilities, satellite antennas and gateways, as well as ground and air touch points.
  • Provide knowledgeable support for satellite networking tasks as they relate to the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), Defense Acquisition System (DAS), and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process.
  • Provide SME support for Satellite Database (SDB) management and the National Security SATCOM Systems Synchronization Roadmap (NS4R) while expanding the scope to include the future migration and/or convergence of these systems into other DoD SATCOM tools.
  • Provide support in SATCOM policy integration.
  • Help establish new organizational roles and responsibilities for SATCOM among the Services, Combatant Commands, and Defense Agencies. The associated policy and guidance documentation must add the implementing details and instructions.
  • Take a proactive role in shaping DoD-level initiatives such as SATCOM Enterprise Management and Control (EM&C) and SATCOM Ordering, Management, and Situational Awareness Tools (SOMSAT).
  • Interface and coordinate actions with senior leadership, and relevant staff members within Headquarters DAF, Core Function Leads/MAJCOMs/FLDCOMs, Joint Staff, DoD CIO, and other stakeholders as required.
  • Provide SME support to evaluate communication hardware and software, provide technical expertise for acquisition and policy support of military communications for Airborne domains.
  • Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.
  • Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges and or issues.
Experience Needed to Be Successful:
  • Minimum 15 years of related experience
  • Strong customer engagement skills.
  • Comfortable interviewing and communicating with stakeholders, end users, and other technical and non-technical resources to document current state and elicit future needs by managing client relationships and expectations
  • Air Force experience at HQ or MAJCOM
Basic Qualifiers:
  • Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree
  • Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree?Yes
  • Required Certification(s):None
  • Minimum Years of Overall Experience:15
  • Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field:15
  • Minimum Clearance to Start:Top Secret
  • Work Status Allowable:US Citizen
The Type of Person That Will Excel:
  • You are curious, inquisitive, and have demonstrated a constant eagerness to learn through actions.
  • You have high attention to detail.
  • You demonstrate personal accountability and integrity in all actions.

Travel and Telecommuting:

  • Travel:Little (less than 10%)
  • Telecommute Options:Hybrid Remote. As mission allows, telework is permitted.
VMD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws. VMD maintains a drug-free workplace.
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