What are the responsibilities and job description for the Range Operations Specialist position at JT4 and Careers?
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
- Responsible for providing real time scheduling and de-confliction of airspace, aircraft, aircrews, frequency controls and security requirements
- Identify and analyze project execution requirements and provide accurate analysis of overall ability to execute based upon timelines and security requirements time constraints
- Interpret and evaluate tactical situations and make recommendations to Project Officers
- Monitor and control individual projects and concurrency issues for project managers by identifying, developing, and notifying potential areas of concern
- Alert project managers when projects are not executing within requirements, and scheduling parameters
- Interface directly with project director and customer to ensure the test environment and objectives are met
- Provide 24 hour alert response to security, emergency landing, and medical emergencies
- Setup, maintain and operate in the Operations Control Center: Galaxy Radar Control System, Cavalier Message Processing computer and CMI software, KY Encryption, SOFT prediction software and interpretation of results, Video Selection Panel / Cameras, CSTI radio control program and communication panel, and Range Scheduling Computer System
- Suggest corrective actions for bringing project back into required program parameters
- Participate as a briefer and subject matter expert at providing real time scheduling and de-confliction of airspace, aircraft, aircrews, frequency controls and security requirements
- Perform other job related duties as required
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of a military Radar Surveillance or Air Weapons Control school is desired, but not required
- Background in any of the following disciplines, GCI, RSI, WD, Air Surveillance or Operations
REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Project Management desired. A minimum of two-five years project management experience and related to government contract performance preferred. An understanding and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to comply with governmental policies and procedures would be a plus.
In addition, the Range Operations Specialist must possess the following qualifications:
- Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
- Position requires the ability to maintain a government security clearance.
- Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.
SALARY
The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 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
- 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 involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills, be able to work under deadlines, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The incumbent must be able to work duty days in excess of eight hours and perform shift and weekend work to meet required schedule demands.
This position may require travel.
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: JPM6, JABO33; JCORP12
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000