Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator – Barksdale AFB, LA Introduction : Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is responsible for the nation’s three intercontinental ballistic missile wings, the Air Force’s entire bomber force—including the B-52, B-1, and B-2 wings—the Long-Range Strike Bomber program, Air Force Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) systems, Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM), and operational and maintenance support for organizations within the nuclear enterprise. AFGSC collaborates with Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), and Air Combat Command (ACC) to receive highly trained aircrew from associated Formal Training Units. After being assigned to AFGSC, warfighters undergo training to achieve combat mission- ready status within their operational units and prepare for deployment in combat operations. While the latest generations of aircraft are undeniably technological marvels, AFGSC recognizes that the core of its competitive advantage will always come from its people. Deliberate investment in Human Performance (HP) is essential, particularly as the command undertakes one of the largest nuclear modernization efforts in the nation’s history—specifically, the Sentinel and B-21 programs. Background : To enhance aircrew readiness, AFGSC established the Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training (CRAFT) Team in 2022, expanding upon AETC’s 19th Air Force program by incorporating additional data-driven analysis requirements. With the addition of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) mission, the program has been renamed to Striker Strategically Enhancing Effective Long-Range Strike (STEEL). AFGSC is exploring the development of functional training centers tailored to the unique physical and cognitive demands of aircrew, ground-based strategic deterrence personnel, and supporting staff. These centers may integrate job-specific conditioning, advanced HP technologies, cognitive training, nutritional expertise, and accessible preventative and rehabilitative physical therapy. With three years of data-driven insights and continuous refinements at Barksdale AFB, AFGSC aims to expand HP across the Major Command, including the integration of ICBM operators at all Formal Training Units (FTUs). Purpose and Overall Objective : The AFGSC project is designed to enhance force readiness by optimizing the physical, cognitive, and emotional performance of aircrew and operators throughout their careers. By proactively reducing physical and mental injuries and expediting return-to-duty timelines, the program aims to sustain and multiply combat power, ensuring personnel remain mission-ready in high- demand operational environments. This initiative focuses on three key areas : cognitive performance, emotional resilience, and physical durability. Cognitive training will enhance information processing, decision-making, and mental acuity, while emotional resilience training will address stress management, situational awareness, and well-being. Physical performance optimization will emphasize injury prevention, strength and conditioning, and rehabilitation with an aggressive “return-to-fly” and Personal Reliability Assurance Program (PRAP) mindset. To ensure consistency and scalability, AFGSC will establish partnerships with HP programs across the flying and operations community, leveraging shared expertise, best practices, and data-driven insights. The Contractor shall play a critical role in executing this mission by designing, implementing, and refining a performance-based HP curriculum. This will include baseline assessments of cognitive, emotional, and physical capabilities, followed by structured evaluations throughout the training cycle to measure effectiveness and inform program improvements. Through this contract, AFGSC seeks industry expertise to support a purpose-driven, data-backed approach to HP optimization, ensuring aircrew and operators are prepared for the physical and mental rigors of combat aviation and nuclear operations. Security Clearances : All tasks outlined in this PWS require a Tier 1 (T1) security clearance, except for the Operations Director, who must hold a Tier 3 (T3) clearance. All contract employees must successfully pass a security investigation before performing any work under this contract, and any employee who receives unfavorable determination shall not be employed on this effort. Required clearances must be maintained throughout the period of performance to ensure continued compliance. Personnel without the appropriate clearance are strictly prohibited from working on this task order, and any exceptions must receive prior approval from the Contracting Officer (CO). Mandatory Experience :  5+ years of program or project support, administrative coordination, or executive assistant roles.  2 years of exposure to Human Performance, sports science, physical therapy, occupational health, psychology, or related fields (e.g., supporting HP programs, assisting HP staff, or coursework / volunteer work in HP-related domains).  Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, prepare reports, and track deliverables in a professional or government environment.  Familiarity with government processes, records management, and reporting requirements, along with awareness of DoD standards for information handling and cybersecurity of unclassified program data. Mandatory Education : Bachelor’s degree in business administration, health sciences, exercise science, psychology, or related field preferred. Mandatory Certifications : Project management or administrative certifications (e.g., CAP, PMP, CAPM) desired but not required. Project Coordinator : The Project Coordinator shall provide direct administrative and program support to the Human Performance Specialist (Level 3) / Chief Scientist. This individual is not responsible for overall program management but instead ensures the smooth execution of daily operations, coordination, reporting, and documentation in support of the Chief Scientist’s leadership of the Striker STEEL Human Performance program. The Project Coordinator shall serve as the primary point of contact for scheduling, correspondence, meeting preparation, and record keeping, while maintaining a basic working knowledge of Human Performance concepts to facilitate effective support. The Contractor shall : Assist the Chief Scientist in preparing schedules, meeting agendas, records of discussion, and action item trackers, ensuring timely follow-up and completion. Manage and maintain official program files, correspondence, and reports in compliance with Government records management standards. Provide administrative support for drafting, formatting, and submitting monthly reports, POA&M updates, and other deliverables directed by the Chief Scientist. Support meeting coordination with Government stakeholders, including logistics, invitations, minutes, and post-meeting documentation. Track milestones and deliverables at the direction of the Chief Scientist, ensuring alignment of documentation with program requirements. Facilitate communication within the Human Performance team by maintaining contact lists, calendars, and collaboration tools. Assist with reviewing and formatting briefing materials, presentations, and reports developed by the Chief Scientist for Government leadership. Provide administrative support for procurement requests, inventory tracking, and travel coordination, as directed by the Chief Scientist. Ensure all administrative processes, communications, and documentation comply with DoD information security and OPSEC standards.