Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) SME

Milsup LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Milsup LLC in Virginia coastal region seeks a JMPS Subject Matter Expert to support the Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Atlantic. The role focuses on JMPS operation, training, and mission planning within a secure lab and LAN environment.

The ideal candidate is a former military pilot with recent JMPS experience, familiar with NGTS and aviation combat systems, and holds a Secret or higher clearance. Proficiency in MS Office is required, and travel for fleet training may be expected.

Qualifications

• Former military pilot with service pilot qualifications within the past 5 years and basic JMPS system experience.
• Familiar with aviation combat systems terminology and NGTS for JMPS events.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must hold security clearance of Secret or above.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the JMPS SME with expert knowledge of JMPS functions and related tools.
• Configure and network multiple systems to support planning and execution of HSCWSL events in LAN environments.
• Maintain and update IAV patches, JSTS, DAFIF, CADRG, TFADS, and operate JMPS lab equipment.
• Provide training on IP configuration, network drives, NAS RAID, and shared folders management.
• Develop advanced standardized user training for fleet HSC aircrew on JMPS usage and interoperability.
• Maintain and update SOPs and mission planning annexes for HSCWSL.
• Coordinate with fleet stakeholders and contribute input for E-NARG process.

Skills

Former military pilot

JMPS system experience

Aviation systems knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Provide Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) Support to Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Atlantic (HSCWSL).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience: Former military pilot with service pilot qualifications within the past 5 years and basic JMPS system experience at a minimum.

General Skills: Understand the purpose and importance of HSC Community mission planning requirements, differences in mission planning requirements for Expeditionary, Carrier, and Forward Deployed HSC Squadrons in relation to specific mission planning tools, assigned missions, and area of operations specific issues and concerns. Possess or receive in-house JMPS training to ultimately lead to skill mastery. Shall be familiar with the terminology and operation of aviation combat systems, specifically MH-60S systems, and the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) for tactical events which utilize JMPS as part of the event.

Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Security Clearance: Must currently possess a security clearance of "Secret" or above.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Primary HSC Weapons School JMPS SME with expert-level knowledge of the functions, capabilities, and limitations of JMPS, including all other portable tactical navigation aids, sensor aids, and aircrew situational awareness systems, including NAVAIR-approved tablets and software such as Aero App, Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK), and will provide in-depth training on these systems.
2. Responsible for the setup and operational (networked) linkage of multiple systems to support the planning, coordination, and execution of Unit Level Training, Helicopter Advanced Readiness Program (HARP) events, and Weapons School Seahawk Weapons and Tactics Program (SWTP) events in a managed Local Area Network (LAN) configuration.
3. This position will maintain and update the Information Assurance Vulnerability (IAV) patches, JMPS SIPR Token Support (JSTS), Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (DAFIF), Compressed ARC Digitized Raster Graphic (CADRG), Table Formatted Aeronautical Data Set (TFADS), and operate the JMPS/Mission Planning Lab and associated Digital Interoperability equipment (tablets, printers, etc.) at HSCWSL.
4. Provide training on changing Internet Protocol (IP) configuration settings, mapping Network Drives, adjusting Network Attached Storage (NAS) Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) settings, organizing shared window folders, imaging and reformatting drives.
5. Develop, in concert with Weapons School personnel, and schedule advanced standardized user training for fleet HSC aircrew in all aspects of tactical JMPS utilization, Digital Interoperability, usage of portable tactical Situational Awareness (SA) systems and HSC mission planning parameters and requirements.
6. Maintain and update the HSCWSL Tactical Standard Operating Procedures Instruction's Mission Planning/Mission Planning Annex as well as the Mission Planning Standardization Instruction.
7. Communicate and coordinate with multiple fleet stakeholders to provide fleet perspective feedback into how external products or new technologies can be leveraged for mission planning and execution, and will include assistance with the development of input related to Mission Planning systems capability deficiencies in support of the HSC community for submission into the Enabler - Naval Aviation Requirements Group (E-NARG) process.

TRAVEL

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SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

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