Mission/Ops Controller III

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S
Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II
JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation’s war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today’s missions and tomorrow’s global challenges

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

The Mission Operations Controller III provides control, coordination, and direction to personnel operating system assets involved in mission activity
The incumbent performs complex assignments with widely varying duties including the complete cycle of testing parameters as related to primary assignment, determining cause and effect relationships, reaching conclusions, and recommending solutions
The incumbent performs with the ability to conduct a variety of tests under stressful conditions, in a constantly changing test environment
The primary duties and tasks include:
• Conduct testing objectives with project director using applicable systems for each test

• Setup, operate, and monitor communications networks, computer terminals, and CRT video displays to ensure integrity of processed data

• Provide positive control of assets during assigned missions, both close control as wells as tactical control

• Conduct test from a command post and direct systems as necessary to satisfy test objectives

• Interface directly with project director and customer to ensure test objectives are met with the scheduled systems

• Provide assistance with scheduling and administrative requirements

• Use established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of moderate complexity that vary in nature and sequence
RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTIONCOMPANY PROFILE JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S
Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II
JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation’s war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today’s missions and tomorrow’s global challenges
RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

The Operations / Test Analyst will be responsible for the following:
• Specializing in voice communications switching, video, telemetry, situational awareness, data transport, and support systems within a real-time mission support environment

• Performing network system administration tasks on work center systems such as communications distribution, data acquisition and distribution, range data transmission systems and associated ancillary equipment systems in accordance with standard industry practices, manufacturer data, applicable DoD policies, and local directives

• Resolving real-time mission support anomalies, performing daily network monitoring, and provides the status of all work center networks

• Implementing and enforcing new and update existing network system administration policies

• Identifying network and system administration weaknesses and problem areas and providing recommendations for corrective actions

• Troubleshooting data and telecommunication networks and equipment

• Providing real-time operational mission support within the various sections of the work center, will be required to lead work center personnel in accomplishing real-time operational mission support, will maintain networking equipment to include problem isolation and repair to the lowest repairable unit level

• Leading work center personnel in the performance of Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) activities on applicable networking equipment and will develop and maintaining network PMI procedures as required

• Serving as subject matter expert at the completion of on-the-job training and will develop, modify, and review operating instructions for general network and system administration tasks within the work center

• Implementing and adhering to all Informational Assurance requirements

• Interfacing directly with customers as needed and must be able to resolve simple to complex problems in a high-pressure real-time mission environment

• Must possess knowledge of networking and data link protocols such as IP, Ethernet, Frame-Relay, SONET, and T1

• Must be willing to work nonstandard hours which includes nights, weekends, and overtime
The overtime may be short or no notice

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to Top Secret with Special Access

• Must be able to work independently or as a member of a team and have strong verbal and written communications skills and must be able to qualify and maintain government flight line privileges
REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE Completion of technical training and 4 years of related experience; or an associate’s degree and 2 years of related experience or a related bachelor’s degree (engineering, math, computer science, or physics)
The incumbent must understand concepts, principles, and practices of engineering and analysis to enable the employee to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs
The position requires knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the latest developments in technology to solve problems in the specialty area
The incumbent must maintain excellent communications and analytical skills and working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs
The incumbent must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance up to Top Secret with Special Access
Must be a U.S
citizen
SALARY The expected pay range for this position is $68,120 to $83,200 annually
Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay
JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer
BENEFITS
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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•Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA’s
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
• JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
• 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards
There is occasional lifting up to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness
The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines
DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified
Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S
citizenship
Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver’s license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee’s ability to maintain employment
SCC: JOTDA18, A1412TW DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Desired qualifications include familiarization with GPS systems, log auditing functions, operating, and maintaining voice communication systems, and the ability to be cross trained in various areas
Highly desired experience would include cross utilization in multipurposed areas throughout an environment that supports real-time operations
The incumbent having an active DoD secret security clearance or higher
Finally, the successful candidate must be a team player
Someone who is eager to learn, and just as eager to share his/her knowledge in order to strengthen the team, is the type of individual we are seeking
REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE The incumbent should be a high school graduate or equivalent, graduate of a military Air Intercept Control school or Air Weapons Control school and have 6 years’ experience controlling aircraft using close and tactical control
This position requires 8 years’ experience with electronic systems, radars, communications/video systems, and knowledge of their operational characteristics
The incumbent must be familiar with testing procedures and experienced in directing the use of test assets and personnel to fulfill mission goals in an ambitious testing environment
The incumbent must have good verbal and written communication skills and be experienced in the use of computer terminals
The incumbent must be able to work duty days in excess of eight hours, shift work, overnight stays, and weekend work to meet required schedule demands
Working knowledge of word processing and integrated software applications is required
The incumbent must possess a valid . click apply for full job details