Mission Ops/Controller I
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 I 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. Performs related work as required. RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION The Mission Operations Controller (MOC) assists in providing coordination of real-time assets to all work centers involved in scheduled and real-time mission support. The incumbent compiles inputs from numerous sources and database including the Operations Duty Officer (ODO), the Central Scheduling Enterprise (CSE), TRAICS, Mission Briefing Sheets, Range Control Officer (RCO), as well as other mission support resources. The incumbent will primarily operate the range DATS console and will primarily provide day to day support for the DATS console. The incumbent will be expected to document effectively, and create an accurate, workable support schedule daily. The MOC will coordinate support requirements and priorities with the government and JT4 supervisor/lead and direct local or inter-range mission support as necessary and as directed. During flight testing the incumbent may be directed to assume the responsibilities of mission coordinator, providing a single point of contact for JT4 Range asset coordination, and must be able to quickly identify support issues that may arise and coordinate/direct corrective actions with minimal mission impact. The incumbent will investigate, and report comments identified on the Mission Debrief Report and provide daily updates to the Consolidated Operating Status and Tracking (COST) database and TRAICS. Also, provide input to the monthly activity report which is routed to the Functional Specialist (FS). This position will also likely require attending meetings on and off site. The incumbent must be capable of receiving multiple real time mission inputs from various sources, i.e. verbal, telemetry, video and radio, etc., to identify actual or potential anomalies or faults. Then, on intuitive knowledge and experience, give direction to effect corrective action with minimum impact to the mission. The incumbent must successfully interface with and build relationships of trust with personnel (Government/CTF/JT4) throughout the AFTC complex and off-range personnel to remain knowledgeable of instrumentation or mission requirements and range capabilities. Training of these systems and future developments is a priority of the MOC/DATS console, and advanced knowledge is required to be obtained. A high skill set in multi-tasking, good written and verbal communication skills, and data entry experience is required. The candidate will have other duties as assigned. This job is performed at the RMCC, in a real-time mission support environment. The successful candidate could potentially work long hours which can include overtime, odd hours (very early mornings, or late evenings), and weekends in a high pressure, dynamic environment. Demonstration of a successful adaptation to such (similarly demanding) environments is a plus. This candidate could potentially be cross utilized in multipurposed areas throughout an environment that supports real-time operations. 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 2 years' experience controlling aircraft using close and tactical control. Must have 4 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. Incumbent may be required to qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and must possess a valid state issued driver's license. Must be a U.S. citizen. SALARY The expected pay range for this position is $75,462 to $80,330 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 assigned job. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is primarily sedentary in an office and operations center environment; however, some walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, stretching, and lifting up to 40 pounds may be required. The incumbent must have good visual acuity and the ability to discern all colors of the spectrum. This position may require routine travel to remote Company work locations. 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: JOM68, A1412TW
