Information Technologist - Ahtna Logistics

Ahtna Logistics, LLC; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified individual to provide analytical and technical expertise in RQ-4 Communications Planning activities. This exciting role involves managing communication and information technology tasks, ensuring the integration of systems into national architectures, and supporting critical upgrades for the RQ-4 weapon system. With a focus on collaboration and technical excellence, this position promises a dynamic work environment where your contributions will significantly impact the success of communication systems. If you have a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Air Force C-CS technologies.
• Experience with ATM, Ethernet, and network systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and technical support for RQ-4 Communications Planning.
• Perform communications-computer systems planning and implementation.

Skills

Knowledge of Air Force C-CS technologies

Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)

Ethernet

Local and wide area networks

UNIX and non-UNIX operating systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Description

Summary:

Ahtna Logistics is looking for a qualified individual to Provide analytical, advisory, technical expertise, and analysis of RQ-4 Communications Planning activities including performing and managing a variety of communication and information technology tasks and activities.

*Please Note: This position is contingent upon a contract award. We will not be actively responding to applicants until there is a need to move forward with this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Requires network administrative privileges to perform duties.


• Is required to maintain training and certification requirements in order to sustain elevated rights to the AREA52 domain.


• Performs communications- computer systems (C-CS) planning and implementation activities. Provides continued support to communications systems current and future planning activities.


• Supports implementation of C-CS projects and ensures C-CS architecture, configuration, and integration conformity.


• Provides analytical, technical, functional and management oversight to critical communications and systems network upgrades and maintenance for the RQ-4 weapon system.


• Provide analytical, advisory, and technical support to leadership as systems analyst and advisor to 69 RG/CD and 12 RS/CC.


• Facilitate 9 RW project management efforts directed and approved by either 9 RW, 69 RG and, 12 RS to improve RQ-4integration into USAF and National architectures, in particular, the AF Distributed Common Ground System (AF-DCGS) and the Department of Defense Global Information Grid (DoD-GIG).


• Provide C-CS laptop computer administration and support of up to 250 individual issued and loaner laptops to identified associated units and attached aircrew.


• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be a US Citizen


• Possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)


• Possess a NATO Secret security clearances


• Knowledge of Air Force C-CS technologies with a minimum of five (5) years' experience working with a variety of the C-CS field's concepts, practices and procedures, ground-based telecommunications systems, avionics and information system technology, management of program and project implementation actions, and Air Force planning documents and application of these documents to the C-CS systems.


• Minimum of four years' experience with:
  
  
  
  • Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
  
  
  • Ethernet
  
  
  • Local and wide area networks
  
  
  • UNIX and non-UNIX operating systems
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

Shareholder Preference:

• Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Work is generally performed in an office environment, may be subject to temperature and noise level changes. Occasional exposure to outdoor and flight line activities.

Physical Demands (including but not limited to):

Employee generally works in an office environment where they are regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, use a computer, and perform basic office functions. They routinely communicate with other employees, customers, managers, and executives in person, at meetings, and using telephones, email, and other business communications software. Frequently using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms; talking, hearing and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception and the abilities to adjust focus); occasional walking or standing; occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. Occasionally work in industrial and outdoor environments where temporary exposure to extreme cold and heat, and dust is expected.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00 p.m. or as needs dictate

Qualifications

Experience

5 years: *Knowledge of Air Force C-CS technologies with a minimum of five (5) years' experience working with a variety of the C-CS field's concepts, practices and procedures, ground-based telecommunications systems, avionics and information system technology, management of program and project implementation actions, and Air Force planning documents
*Minimum of four years' experience with:
oAsynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
oEthernet
oLocal and wide area networks
oUNIX and non-UNIX operating systems
(required)

Licenses & Certifications

TS/SCI Clearance (required)
NATO Secret Security Cl (required)

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