What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Link/Weapons Director position at BGI LLC?
Position Summary
The Data Link/Weapons Director (DL/WD) will manage current and future datalink systems and infrastructure at the 149th FW, providing support to all datalink operations to include SADL, ACMI, ADSB, BOSS, WarRoom 1.0, and MIDS-J, as well as manage gateway operations to ensure interoperability of systems. The DL/WD shall support formal syllabus training, continuation training, and guest unit training. The DL/WD shall provide both Blue Force and Red Force Command and Control (C2) during flying missions. At Site Manager discretion, the DL/WD may operate the Instructor Operation Station (IOS) and the Master Control Station (MCS), providing both Blue Force and Red Force C2 during simulator missions.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage current and future datalink systems and architecture, currently includes SADL, ACMI, ADSB, BOSS, WarRoom 1.0, and MIDS-J.
- Manage gateway operations to ensure interoperability of all current and future systems.
- Manage War Room operations at the 149th Operations Group.
- Inject virtual Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground tracks for Blue Air and Red Air forces to include SAMs/Lowdown.
- Merge FAA feeds to connect simulator to live fly scenarios.
- Provide Command and Control (C2) for Blue Air and Red Air during live fly missions.
- Provide Command and Control (C2) for Blue Air and Red Air during simulator missions.
- Perform Range Training Officer (RTO) duties in support of live fly missions.
- Perform Range Training Officer (RTO) duties in support of simulator missions.
Required and/or Preferred Qualifications (education, experience, licenses, skills)
Required:
- Experience in data link systems architecture and operations, specifically with SADL, ACMI, ADSB, BOSS, WarRoom 1.0, and MIDS-J.
- Experience in gateway architecture and operations to maximize interoperability of systems.
- Current and qualified Air Battle Manager/Weapons Director able to provide Blue Force/Red Force Command and Control (C2) during live flight and simulator missions.
- Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a highly dynamic, high stress atmosphere with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
Preferred:
- Experience with DoD, FAA and other data link and gateway systems
- Air Battle Manager or Weapons Director Weapons School Graduate
Education, License, Credential Requirements:
- Adjudicated Secret with a 6-year scope
Salary and Benefits
- IAW CBA
- FLEX- non standard 40 hour week
- Benefits and vacation IAW CBA
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person