Assured Position Navigation and Timing APNT Administrator

IQUASAR LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

IQUASAR LLC seeks a seasoned APNT Administrator to support MDA on the IRES contract at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado. You will develop architectures, define requirements, and drive testing for expeditionary PNT capabilities across mounted, dismounted, and C2 environments.

You will mentor staff, analyze market capabilities, and advise on tactics to protect PNT data in contested environments while coordinating with interagency partners. Active Secret Clearance required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required due to facility security.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• 12+ years of general, full-time work experience.
• 6+ years of directly related experience.
• 1+ years in a management or leadership role.
• Experience as a PNT systems engineer/administrator supporting a large enterprise.
• General networking experience.
• Current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification or higher.
• Recognized APNT subject matter expertise with deep knowledge of military tactics and methods to control/protect PNT data.

Responsibilities

• Develop system and reference architectures for expeditionary APNT within mounted, dismounted, and C2 environments.
• Develop user requirements and technical specifications for expeditionary APNT capabilities.
• Develop thorough testing practices and analysis of incremental system improvements.
• Model project lifecycle using TOGAF and ITIL best practices.
• Prepare deliverables such as technical papers and briefs for decision makers.
• Deploy and test the TAFAK Test Asset Fly-Away Kit.
• Perform market analysis/assessments of new APNT capabilities.
• Mentor government and contractor staff on PNT topics.
• Provide SME support on APNT integration on military platforms.
• Oversee development/testing of PNT technologies to ensure requirements satisfaction.
• Participate in modeling/simulation of APNT capabilities/systems.
• Evaluate platforms for vulnerability to jamming/spoofing.

Skills

PNT systems engineer

Leadership experience

Networking experience

APNT subject matter expert

DoD 8570 IAT II

Secret clearance

US citizenship

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Cimarron is seeking Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Administrators to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs, CO area.

Key Duties:

• Develop system and reference architectures for expeditionary APNT within mounted, dismounted, and C2 environments.
• Develop user requirements and technical specifications for expeditionary APNT capabilities.
• Develop thorough testing practices and analysis of incremental system improvements as they become technologically and programmatically available.
• Develop modeling for the entire project lifecycle using a tailored and integrated framework based on TOGAF and ITIL best practices.
• Develop / author deliverables in the form of technical papers and technical briefs required to convey information, interpret data, and provide courses of action to decisionmakers.
• Deployment and Testing of the Test Asset Fly-Away Kit (TAFAK).
• Perform market analysis/technical assessments of new and emerging, commercially available APNT capabilities, including anti-jam antennas, distribution hubs, and various mission-essential accessories.
• Mentor government and contractor staff on PNT related topics.
• Provide SME support on APNT system integration within/on military platforms and with PNT dependent client systems.
• Provide SME oversight into the development and testing of PNT technologies/systems to ensure systems satisfy requirements and their effectiveness and/or limitations are known in contested environments.
• Conduct / participate in modeling and simulation activities on APNT capabilities/systems.
• Evaluate military platforms and systems to identify vulnerabilities to jamming, spoofing, and other MDA threats.
• Develop, test, and implement technologies and procedures to protect friendly forces from PNT attacks.
• Advise on tactics to deny, degrade, or deceive an adversary's access to PNT data.
• Assess new technologies for PNT resilience, such as advanced anti-jam antennas, multi-sensor integration, and alternative PNT solutions.
• Collaborate with interagency and allied partners to build a common understanding of PNT-related challenges and coordinate responses.
• Review CDRLs from APNT vendors to ensure contract / technical compliance and that positive progress is being made.
• Assist team leadership/members in identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives, problem-solving actions, and in gaining consensus from senior leadership and stakeholders on solutions to issues that may conflict with existing policies, organizational objectives, and/or practices.
• Gather and apply data to determine, update, and maintain credible and relevant metrics in support of program objectives and decision points.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• 12 or more years of general, full-time work experience.
• May be reduced with the completion of advanced education.
• 6 or more years of directly related experience.
• 1 or more years of experience working in a management or leadership role.
• May be reduced with completion of advanced education.
• Experience as a PNT systems engineer/administrator supporting a large enterprise with knowledge of large operational environment.
• General networking experience.
• Current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification or higher.
• Possess recognized APNT subject matter expertise with a deep knowledge of the military tactics and technical methods used to control and protect PNT data in contested environments.