VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: AOC Electronic Warfare Professional Certification Project
In 2010 the AOC conducted a feasibility study that strongly supported the value of a certification program for EW professionals. As a result of the study, the AOC Board of Directors has authorized the AOC Education and Technical Committee, chaired by Tony Lisuzzo, to undertake a Job/Task Analysis (JTA).
A JTA is a process used to evaluate and design certification programs. It collects information about the jobs and tasks that members of a profession actually perform. It also identifies the knowledge and skills that are required by an industry’s workforce to perform their jobs.
The Electronic Warfare profession is broad and includes a diverse set of professional disciplines. The JTA will help identify common elements important to Electronic Warfare professionals across the community which could be considered the "essentials of Electronic Warfare." When finished, the JTA will define the content, education and qualifications for a certification program for Electronic Warfare professionals as well as outline elements of credentialing requirements and testing.
The Education and Technical Committee is looking for a limited number of experienced Electronic Warfare professionals to participate in the two-day Job/Task Analysis scheduled for July at the AOC offices in Alexandria, Virginia. Participants should have a broad-based knowledge of Electronic Warfare and be experienced in various EW professional disciplines.
To register your interest in participating please send a letter of interest, a résumé and a brief statement outlining how you will be able to contribute to the project. Those selected will be notified no later than June 13.
The AOC will contribute to the cost of travel, hotel and meals for participants. In addition, it will offer members of the JTA Work Group a complimentary registration to the November 13-16, 2011 AOC National Convention at the Marriott Wardman Hotel in Washington, DC.
For more information please contact AOC Director, Education, Mike Dolim at dolim@crows.org.
Additional information about Qualifications for the AOC Job/Task Analysis Panel
Individuals serving on the AOC JTA Panel should be representative of the broad cross-section of the industry. They should have a genuine concern for the electronic warfare profession and be dedicated to enhancing the reputation of the industry and to shaping the future of the electronic warfare profession.
We are looking for a diverse set of individuals; however all must meet or exceed these minimum qualifications:
Background
Five or more years working as an:
• Electronic warfare systems engineer
• Electronic warfare software engineer
• Industry decision maker – planner, leader, manager, etc.
• Electronic warfare procurement officer, or
• Educator of electronic warfare professionals
Bachelors or advanced degree in:
• Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Physics
• Math
• Management, or
• Other related field
Currently or recently employed in the electronic warfare design, development, operations, procurement, management or educational elements of:
• Private Industry
• Government
• Military; or an
• Educational Institution
Individuals from any country may apply.
No security clearance is required.
Abilities
JTA Panelists need to have a good understanding of the current breadth and depth of the electronic warfare profession including the variety of jobs performed in the industry, the range of skills needed and the types of situations in which these skills are applied.
Panelists also need to have an understanding of the forces that will shape the electronic warfare industry of the future and the types of professionals that will be required to meet these demands.