Engineering Department Manager

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 Engineering Department Manager serves as the senior manager over multiple interconnected areas (engineering, installation, project management, special projects and complex programming) and is responsible for the organization, tasking, prioritization, and management of all projects and personnel within those areas. The manager leads those areas and directs and administers the programs of a technical and administrative nature to accomplish the functional task and overall development of the department and serves as a policy maker and advisor to the range manager.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

• Establish technical, administrative, and procedural guidelines to meet the needs of the work area in accordance with corporate, annex and customer requirements
• Manage the performance of work assigned to the department
• Coordinate with the project management office to maintain current operational status information and assessments on projects, budgets, and development plans
• Evaluate and make adjustments in procedures or reassign priorities to projects/tasks as needed to keep all activities on schedule and within budgetary limits
• Interview potential new job candidates and make decisions or recommend personnel actions such as hiring, discipline, and termination
• Oversee and monitor compliance with safety, security, quality assurance and process improvement goals and standards
• Assure appropriate and effective training is provided to personnel to promote a strong foundation of knowledge, cross training synergy, continuous improvement in services and in any other areas with the opportunity for growth
• Interact and coordinate with the customer on a personal basis, as required, to ensure all customer requirements or agreements are being met to their satisfaction
• Periodically evaluate the performance of all subordinates
• Perform a variety of other related managerial tasks as needed or as requested by the range manager or other senior managers
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

 

A bachelor's degree (master's is preferred), or equivalent formal academic or technical training and experience, and an in-depth knowledge of the principles of advanced management obtained through formal or self-study, or in-depth working knowledge of related career fields and 10 - 15 years of experience in one of the related fields and a minimum of 10 - 15 years of experience in a managerial/supervisory role are required for this position.

 

In addition, an Engineering Department Manager must possess the following qualifications:

• Understanding of the operational philosophy and business nature of the company
• Familiar with computer-based management tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Planning/organizational skills
• Ability to work under deadlines

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 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

 

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual haza