Project Lead III - Mission Planner

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, JT4 provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

Perform BOMBERS Mission Support System (MSS) mission planning & mission data duties for the U.S. Air Force BOMBERS Squadron at Edwards AFB, Ca. Operate and maintain BOMBERS MSS mission planning product suite. Provide support, assistance and guidance to squadron weapons officer in establishing and maintaining BOMBERS mission data sensor scenarios. Assist BOMBERS pilots with operational mission planning and post-mission debrief support. Interface daily with BOMBERS pilots and frequently with BOMBERS maintenance personnel.

Job Duties:

• Supporting actual mission planning for Bomber test missions
• Assessing MP updates/changes/fixes
• Installing test software, then assessing it
• Maintaining system and s/w
• Coordinating Authorizations to Operate (ATOs) and hardware upgrades
• Attending demo evals, FQTs, etc.
• Building relationships across organizations
• Providing inputs to SPO, OT, contractor
• Interpreting requirements

Basic Qualifications: Current Secret clearance required. Mission planning experience with aircraft or weapon systems and experience with Linux, UNIX, Solaris or Windows operating systems. Experience with troubleshooting computer hardware/software equipment. May be required to work flexible schedule of odd hours, nights or weekends in support of flying operations.

CompTIA Security+ certification required to be obtained within 180 days of initial employment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior military experience
• Test experience (plan/provision/execute/analyze/report)
• Flight experience
• Experience with the following planning software: Portable Flight Planning Software, Joint Mission Planning System, Common Sensor Planner, AFMSS, Omniview, Enterprise Collection Planner, and/or Combat Flight Planning Software
• Experience with web-based flight planning (i.e. Skyvector.com, etc.)
• Ability to effectively communicate (both verbal and written) and work as part of a team.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Must have a bachelor's or higher degree or any combination of formal education, training and experience equivalent to ten (10) years involvement in technically demanding program or project assignments. Possess knowledge of project management fundamentals and working knowledge of systems engineering processes that complement project management. Must have demonstrated knowledge and skills in resource organization and allocation, planning and budgeting, continuous quality and process improvement, configuration management, setting and measurement of program goals, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. The incumbent must possess a valid, state issued driver's license. Must have or obtain and maintain a current DoD Security clearance and Special Access. Must be a U.S. citizen.

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $89,481 to $165,000 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
• **Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
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