Project Lead II - Armament

JT4; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 96,500 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account / FSA

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC in Edwards, CA is seeking a Project/Program Manager to lead small to medium‑scale projects supporting DoD and JT4 programs. You will assist PMs, prioritize work, manage documentation, budgets, and scheduling, ensuring on‑time delivery and compliance with procedures.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, excellent written and verbal communication, the ability to obtain a government security clearance, a valid driver’s license, U.S.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent combination of education and experience (8+ years) in technical programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Qualify for and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license and be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project/Program Managers with daily conduct of large project activities.
• Make priority determinations and manage documentation.
• Maintain the project portfolio and track budget.
• Manage project risk and re‑plan as needed.
• Provide status updates through reviews and archive lessons learned.
• Administer Work Management System activities using scheduling tools.
• Follow processes to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Recruit and hire appropriate technical personnel when required.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Risk management

Team coordination

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Scheduling tools

Work Management System (WMS)

Job description

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 Summary – Essential Functions

Using basic knowledge of project management fundamentals, the incumbent individually leads relatively small projects of low to medium complexity supporting company and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project and/or Program Managers with the daily conduct of large project/program activities, including:
  • Make priority determinations
  • Develop, review, and approve project documentation
  • Maintain established project portfolio
  • Establish, execute and report on project budget
  • Manage project risk
  • 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 for project schedule, budget, and requirements to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Recruit and hire appropriate technical personnel to ensure the accomplishment of project requirements (may be required).
• Use established policies, procedures, and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of medium complexity that vary in nature and sequence.
• Perform other related project assignments as requested.

Range Position Description

The incumbent should have a background as a qualified technician within aircraft weapons or avionics systems career fields or possess equivalent experience. Knowledge of F‑22 aircraft weapons systems and familiarity with aircraft alternate mission equipment—internal munitions racks, external store racks, and launchers—is required. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic test environment is essential.

The incumbent will be heavily relied upon for comprehensive munitions management to support ground and flight test operations. Responsibilities include scheduling weekly requirements, forecasting munitions needs, performing quarterly inventories, and meticulously tracking the issue, expenditure, and turn‑in of munitions off the custody account. The incumbent will also coordinate the delivery and shipment of contractor munitions, requiring a strong working knowledge of maintenance record‑keeping and automated information systems.

The incumbent will be required to maintain, operate, and troubleshoot various F‑22 test and support equipment, including store loading equipment, the Common Organizational Level Tester (COLT), Common Munitions BIT Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE), and PASIS+. The role involves periodic on‑aircraft inspections, functional checkouts, and assistance to engineering personnel with fire control and logistic ground tests. Precision manual work, target decal application, and metrological survey of weapons are also involved.

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 eight (8) years in technically demanding program or project assignments.

• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Qualify for and maintain a government security clearance.
• Possess a valid, state‑issued driver’s license.
• U.S. citizen.

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is $96,500 to $130,000 annually.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (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 up to 20 pounds, constant sitting and computer use, 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 and organizing skills, be able to work under deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision. The incumbent may be required to work duty days in excess of eight hours and perform shift and weekend work to meet required schedule demands. Travel may be required.

Disclaimer

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

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.

SCC: JPM6, JABO33, A1412TW