Mission Operations / Controller II

jt4currentopeningscx3; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 72,208,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mission Operations Controller II at JT4, LLC provides control, coordination, and direction to personnel operating mission assets and test systems. You will manage testing objectives, monitor networks, and ensure data integrity under demanding conditions.

You will interface with the project director and customer to meet test objectives, work a rigorous schedule, and possibly travel. A high school diploma and relevant training are required, with security clearance potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and specialized control school training.
• Experience directing test assets and personnel in complex environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing objectives with project director using applicable systems.
• Setup, operate, and monitor networks, terminals, and displays.
• Provide asset control during missions, including close and tactical control.
• Direct tests from a command post to satisfy objectives.
• Interface with project director and customer to ensure objectives are met.
• Assist with scheduling and administrative requirements.
• Apply policies and procedures to complete moderate-complexity assignments.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Test assets coordination

Electronic systems knowledge

Radar systems

Education

High school diploma

Air Intercept Control school

Air Weapons Control school

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

Computer terminals

Word processing

Integrated software

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 prepare our nation’s war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today’s missions and tomorrow’s global challenges.

Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties

The Mission Operations Controller II provides control, coordination, and direction to personnel operating system assets involved in mission activity. The incumbent performs complex assignments with widely varying duties including the complete cycle of testing parameters as related to primary assignment, determining cause and effect relationships, reaching conclusions, and recommending solutions. The incumbent performs with the ability to conduct a variety of tests under stressful conditions, in a constantly changing test environment.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Conduct testing objectives with project director using applicable systems for each test
• Setup, operate, and monitor communications networks, computer terminals, and CRT video displays to ensure integrity of processed data
• Provide positive control of assets during assigned missions, both close control as wells as tactical control
• Conduct test from a command post and direct systems as necessary to satisfy test objectives.
• Interface directly with project director and customer to ensure test objectives are met with the scheduled systems
• Provide interface directly with project director and customer to ensure test objectives are met with the scheduled systems
• Provide assistance with scheduling and administrative requirements
• Use established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of moderate complexity that vary in nature and sequence
• Perform related work as required.

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

Work is primarily sedentary in an office and operations center environment; however, some walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, stretching, and lifting up to 40 pounds may be required. The incumbent must have good visual acuity and the ability to discern all colors of the spectrum.

This position may require travel.

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

The incumbent should be a high school graduate or equivalent, graduate of a military Air Intercept Control school or Air Weapons Control school and have four years of experience controlling aircraft using close and tactical control. This position requires six years of experience with electronic systems, radars, communications/video systems, and knowledge of their operational characteristics. The incumbent must be familiar with testing procedures and experienced in directing the use of test assets and personnel to fulfill mission goals in an ambitious testing environment.

In addition, a Mission Operations Controller II must also possess the following qualifications:

• Incumbent must be familiar with testing procedures and experienced in directing the use of test assets and personnel to fulfill mission goals in an ambitious testing environment
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills and be experienced in the use of computer terminals
• Must be able to work duty days in excess of eight hours, shift work, overnight stays, and weekend work to meet required schedule demands
• Must have working knowledge of word processing and integrated software applications
• May be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license.

SALARY

The expected salary for this position is $42/hour, ($87,360.00).

Note:

The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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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