JT4 SkillBridge Program - Contractor Operations Director Nellis AFB

JT4 LLC; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Active on Day 1

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

JT4 matching 50% up to 8%

100% Immediate Vesting

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4 LLC is seeking a Contractor Operations Director at Nellis AFB to supervise aircrew test and training operations, coordinating with NTTR/DO and government agencies. The role focuses on range management, safety, and operational readiness.

Requires knowledge of military flying operations, IADS, JITTC-N, and JSE, plus the ability to lead moderate-scale projects, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with Air Force manuals and contract requirements. Security clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher; 10 years in technically demanding programs or projects.
• Knowledge of project management fundamentals and systems engineering processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to coordinate with government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium size projects of moderate complexity.
• Assist Project/Program Managers with daily conduct of large projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules; report status.
• Ensure compliance with company and government processes.

Skills

Project management fundamentals

Systems engineering processes

Resource planning and budgeting

Quality/process improvement

Configuration management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

10 years in technically demanding programs

Security clearance eligibility (TS/SCI/SAP)

Valid driver’s license

Job description

JT4 SkillBridge Program - Contractor Operations Director Nellis AFB

#12449

Job Category

PROJECT MGT

Job Description

Company Profile

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Primarily responsible to assist the Nevada Test and Training Range Operations Directorate (NTTR/DO) with the overall planning, direction, and execution of aircrew test and training operations on the NTTR. The NTTR/DO is responsible for daily range management, planning, and maintenance management for the NTTR and is the focal point for operational requirements and flight safety (including airspace deviation processing). Candidate interfaces directly with a variety of Government agencies as required.
• Must possess knowledge of military flying operations, and theories and principles of operational range management, planning, coordinating and execution. Ability to research rotary and fixed wing aircraft subsystems sufficient for required flight test safety information and knowledge of the requirements, methods, techniques, and procedures pertinent to flight safety.
• Requires a detailed understanding of military training ranges and methods used for aircrew training, scheduling, and control. Detailed understanding of Simulated Integrated Air Defense System (IADS) integration and techniques preferred.
• Candidate should have familiarity and or experience with Joint Integrated Test and Training Center Nellis (JITTC-N) operations and the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).
• Ability to conduct, apply, and adapt qualitative and quantitative techniques and develop, adapt, modify and apply methods to solve training and test operational support problems or define and clarify alternative solutions.
• Knowledge of environmental issues, state and local government statutes, principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations and current legislative issues affecting range operations.
• Using knowledge of project management fundamentals, the incumbent individually leads small to medium size projects of moderate complexity supporting Company and customer requirements. Additional functions and duties involve:
• Assist Project and/or Program Managers with the daily conduct of large project/program activities involving Project tasks including:
• Make priority determinations and resource management and leveling
• Develop, review, and approve project documentation
• Establish, execute and report on project budget
• Monitor/control and re-plan project
• Provide project status through project/program reviews
• Annotate lessons learned and archive project data
• Administer Work Management System (WMS) activities through the use of identified scheduling tools
• Follow company and Government processes and procedures as required maintaining accountability and responsibility for project schedule, budget, and requirements to deliver projects on time meeting required budget.
• May be required to recruit and hire appropriate technical personnel to ensure the accomplishment of project requirements.
• Use established policies, procedures, and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of medium complexity that vary in nature and sequence. In-depth knowledge of Air Force Manual 13-212 Volume 1, Air Combat Command (ACC) Supplement, NTTR Addendum A preferred.
• Performs other related Project assignments as requested.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Must have a bachelor's or higher degree, or any combination of formal education, training and experience equivalent to 10 years involvement in technically demanding program or project assignments. Possess knowledge of project management fundamentals and working knowledge of systems engineering processes that complement project management. Must have demonstrated knowledge and skills in resource organization and allocation, planning and budgeting, continuous quality and process improvement, configuration management, setting and measurement of program goals, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.

In addition, a Project Lead III must possess the following qualifications:

• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills in resource organization and allocation, planning and budgeting, continuous quality and process improvement, configuration management, setting and measurement of program goals
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Incumbent must qualify for and maintain a government Security Clearance, to include Top Secret (TS), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP).
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.

BENEFITS

• Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA’s
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
• JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
• 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills, be able to work under deadlines, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

The incumbent must be able to work duty days in excess of eight hours and perform shift and weekend work to meet required schedule demands. This position may require travel to remote field locations on range, work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor duties may be performed on even or uneven surfaces, which may be dry or wet.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a federal government contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses / certifications and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

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JT4 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations/modifications to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, in accordance with federal, state and local law. If you need assistance in completing this application, please contact Recruiting and Staffing at [phone].