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

Crew Training International; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Training International is seeking a Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) SME to support Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Atlantic (HSCWSL). The role requires former military pilot credentials, JMPS experience, and the ability to lead training across multiple systems in a LAN environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining JMPS components, training on IP and NAS configurations, and coordinating with fleet stakeholders to improve mission planning capabilities.

Qualifications

• Former military pilot with recent qualification within past 5 years.
• Basic JMPS system experience required.
• Familiarity with MH-60S systems and NGTS for tactical events.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Secret or higher security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the JMPS SME for HSCWSL training events and related systems.
• Set up and operate LAN-linked training and mission planning activities.
• Maintain Jira-like patching and interoperability artifacts for JMPS.
• Provide training on IP config, network drives, NAS RAID, and file organization.
• Develop advanced JMPS training with Weapons School personnel.
• Update operating procedures and liaise with fleet stakeholders.
• Perform incidental duties as assigned.

Skills

Military pilot

JMPS proficiency

Aero App

ATAK

NGTS familiarity

MS Office

Security clearance

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

• 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.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

TRAVEL

• None

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• None

SALARY

$60.07hourly rate plus H&W rate of $8.71