Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS)/Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Milsup LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Milsup LLC seeks a JMPS Subject Matter Expert to support Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Atlantic (HSCWSL) in Norfolk, VA. The role requires former military piloting qualifications and deep JMPS knowledge to train, configure, and sustain mission planning systems across live and simulated exercises.

You will lead training on JMPS use, ensure secure lab operations, and liaise with fleet stakeholders to drive mission planning improvements within a LAN environment.

Qualifications

• Former military pilot with recent service pilot qualifications and JMPS experience.
• Familiarity with JMPS, NGTS, and aviation combat systems terminology.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must currently hold a Security Clearance at Secret level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Serve as JMPS subject matter expert for training and event support.
• Set up and network multiple systems to support planning and execution of events.
• Maintain and update JMPS-related documentation and lab equipment.
• Provide training on IP configurations, network drives, NAS, and drive imaging.
• Develop advanced JMPS training for fleet HSC aircrew and interoperability.
• Maintain SOPs and mission planning annexes for HSCWSL.
• Coordinate with fleet stakeholders to provide feedback for mission planning improvements.

Skills

Former military pilot

JMPS experience

MS Office proficiency

Security clearance (Secret+)

Tools

Aero App

ATAK

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain and update the HSCWSL Tactical Standard Operating Procedures Instruction's Mission Planning/Mission Planning Annex as well as the Mission Planning Standardization Instruction.
• 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

• None

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• None