Summary
The ATS (Aircrew Training System) TSSC Manager oversees all C017 Training System Support Center operations, directing engineering, courseware, IT, CM, ILS, maintenance, and test activities to ensure full contract compliance. Serving as the primary customer interface, this role leads ATS TSSC related program reviews, manages schedules and milestones, resolves technical and program challenges, and ensures resource alignment across all ATS TSSC functions. The manager guides quality assurance efforts, coordinates with USAF stakeholders, supports CDRL reporting, and cochairs key training system working groups. MTS (Maintenance Training System) TSSC (Charleston AFB, SC) operations will also fall under the ATS TSSC Manager but will be managed by a dedicated on-site MTS TSSC Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Manage and oversee all ATS TSSC operations and assigned personnel.
- Coordinate and schedule activities including hardware/software design, modifications, coding and testing, configuration management, TMS support, master library functions, and Cybersecurity activities.
- Assign tasks to functional teams and review completed technical work for contract and technical compliance.
- Ensure documentation associated with ATS TSSC modification activity is accurate and complete.
- Collaborate with engineering, program management, marketing, manufacturing, and operations teams to develop proposals that meet customer needs and identify emerging opportunities.
- Monitor program costs, progress, resource allocation, and work quality; identify and implement solutions to resolve issues.
- Address and resolve complex technical questions escalated from team members.
- Act as principal liaison between Government Contractor Officer0s Representatives (CORs) and the Government CLS Project Officer (PO) on TSSC related activities.
- Point of contact for all ATS TSSC matters with USAF customers, maintaining strong working relationships and ensuring contract adherence.
- Manage the ATS TSSC quality assurance program to ensure AS9100D compliance.
- Prepare and deliver required monthly status reports in accordance with CDRL requirements.
- Attend program meetings on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis as directed by the Program Manager.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor0s degree in a technical field with at least six (6) years of simulationrelated experience
- At least five (5) years of military management experience
- Current U.S. SECRET Security Clearance or above (active within last 24 months qualifies)
- Strong understanding of military protocols and customs
- Experience with aircrew training devices
- Extensive knowledge of military configuration management requirements and SEI Capability Maturity Model Integrated
- High performance orientation and ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
- Strong verbal communication skills and ability to deliver presentations to customers and leadership
- Proven ability to work independently and lead subordinate personnel
- Willingness to work any shift, day of the week, or overtime as required
Security Responsibilities
Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
- Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Work Environment
- This position primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
- While most work is performed in this climatecontrolled setting, the role may at times require work in subassembly shops, final assembly labs, customer sites, and occasionally outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- During these activities, individuals may be exposed to risks such as electrical shock, moving mechanical parts driven by highpressure hydraulics, extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noise.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Extensive domestic and international travel as required.
- Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.
- Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
