Brandes Associates seeks to redefine the government-contractor relationship by maintaining a service-oriented corporate culture that is unique in the industry. Our "Living Company" work ethic is defined by the characteristics of mutual respect, high technical competence, and altruistic service to our customers and to each other. We sustain these values within an environment that is flexible and responsive to the needs of our customers' professional needs and to our associates' career and personal goals.

As a successful, rapidly growing company, we are seeking people eager to contribute to mission critical software development, UAV Solutions, warfighter-responsive program acquisition, and quality systems engineering. We are seeking extraordinary team members, not ordinary employees-talented professionals who value commitment, initiative, and self-reliance. In return, we are committed to the long-term proliferation of a rich, fulfilling, challenging, and highly rewarding life-long work environment that encourages career and personal growth. If you share our goals and values, please contact us at:

email:
human.resources@brandes-assoc.com

9220 Kimmer Dr
Suite 205
Lone Tree, CO 80124
phone: (303) 800-7446
fax: (720) 842-7449

Current Opportunities

UAV/UAS External Pilot

Requirements - Qualified External Pilot with:
At least 2 years of experience on large systems, preferably Pioneer or Hunter-class systems.
Rolling take-off and landing experience a must.
At least 300 flight hours, to include night-flying.
Strong team skills.
Qualified UAV/UAS EP instructor a plus.
References are required to apply
LOCATION: Relocation not required, but must be willing to deploy for two month rotations.  Training to occur overseas.

Deputy Project Manager for the Joint Mission Planning System

assist the gov’t PM with the following tasks:

• as Joint Mission Planning System-Expeditionary (JMPS-E) Project Officer within NavAir PMA-281’s Naval Mission Planning Systems (NavMPS) division.
• Be accountable to the Deputy Program Manager for NavMPS within NavAir PMA-281 (A GS-15 position).
• program acquisition requirements and ensure products and services delivered on schedule, within budget, and fully support documented technical requirements.
• Liaison with Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) as required.
• Liaison with fleet users and USN & USMC program offices to articulate and validate mission planning requirements. Subsequently coordinate with USN and USMC aviation and Mission Planning Project Managers to ensure USMC requirements balanced against program resources.
• Provide guidance to software engineers regarding JMPS-E design; execute travel and conduct face-to-face Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) with primary contractor as required.
• Provide guidance to LMSS contractor accountable for JMPS-E training and fielding.
• Manage the following disciplines commensurate with the duties of a NavMPS Mission Planning Environment (MPE) Team Lead:
  • Cost: Manage Obligations & Expenditures, Budgets, Spend Plans.
  • Schedule: Manage the project’s IMS with MS Project.
  • Performance: Manage overall Test and Evaluation process. Coordinate with USN and USMC OTA. Liaison with applicable USN and USMC training commands (EWCOE, EWTGPAC/LANT, MCTOG).
  • Contracting Affairs: Prepare Contractor Performance Appraisal Reports. Evaluate EVM data. Assist the Contracting Officer (KO) with contract modifications. Assist the KO with Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) tracking and reporting.
  • Risk Management: Manage all risks within NSERC’s Risk Exchange.
  • Requirements Management: Be cognizant of emerging technologies. Liaison with MCCDC, LHDRON, and USN and USMC service training commands.
  • Information Assurance: Monitor and facilitate IAT&E, SSAA, and ATO processing.
• Additional experience with Marine Aviation, Marine Expeditionary Units and 3 years with acquisition or DAWIA Level II in Program Management.

LOCATION: Lexington Park, Maryland

For further information on these and other opportunities
Please email:
human.resources@brandes-assoc.com

As an equal opportunity employer, Brandes Associates is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact HR Director Gloria Graham-Banks at 301-885-9212 for assistance.