Mission Operations Controller at CareerBuilder

JT4 is hiring a Mission Operations Controller II for their Las Vegas, NV location.

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.

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

The incumbent should be a high school graduate or equivalent, graduate of a military Air Control school i.e., Weapons Director, Air Intercept Control, Surface Combat Air Controller, or Anti-Submarine Air Control school and have 4 years of experience controlling aircraft using close and tactical control. This position requires 6 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 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 range for this position is $67K to $74K annually.

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.

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