Position Summary
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Fighter Weapons Trainer SE-4 supporting the 96 Cyberspace Test Group (96 CTG), 45 Test Squadron Mission Planning Systems Test Flight at Eglin AFB, FL.
This position provides tactical mission planning domain expertise supporting Developmental Test and Evaluation of all USAF Mission Planning Software to determine readiness for Operational Test and fielding. The selected candidate will support mission planning software testing, requirements development, training development, and operator instruction activities across fighter and bomber mission planning systems.
This is a full-time position located at Eglin AFB, FL.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Provide mission planning domain expertise regarding software quality, deficiencies, and requirements.
- Serve as a technical representative and decision maker during meetings and program discussions.
- Maintain current knowledge of Windows operating systems, networking, and DoD computer security practices.
- Demonstrate aviation and mission planning expertise utilizing operational mission planning systems.
- Maintain working knowledge of current and legacy mission planning software applications and associated systems.
- Apply aircrew mission planning experience supporting combat operations and weapons employment.
- Analyze use cases, refine objectives, and determine desired capabilities and requirements.
- Work with end users, USAF organizations, and software developers to identify software and training requirements.
- Conduct extensive self-study of mission planning software, requirements, and directives to develop training materials.
- Create technical documentation supporting desired capabilities and training requirements.
- Test and evaluate undocumented software functionality, identify deficiencies, and develop supporting documentation.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret user feedback to support software improvements.
- Travel worldwide to conduct training events and participate in design reviews, software evaluations, and program meetings.
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance:Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.
Education:Technical Masters Degree and at least 10 years of applicable experience; OR
- 12 years of applicable experience may substitute for a Masters Degree; OR
- 8 years of applicable technical experience and a technical Bachelors Degree.
Certifications:Prior military fighter or bomber pilot or combat systems officer
- Thorough knowledge of and extensive experience using mission planning software and mission planning procedures.
- Ability to conduct classroom instruction for groups ranging from 120 individuals.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including technical writing, presentations, and briefings.
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays when required.
- Demonstrated leadership and team coordination skills.
Technical Skills
- Military mission planning expertise.
- Mission planning software training and instruction.
- Windows operating systems and networking knowledge.
- Technical Orders and aircraft performance chart usage.
- Software evaluation, requirements development, and deficiency identification.
- Technical documentation and training material development.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to develop computer-based training.
Preferred Technical Skills
- Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) experience.
- Military academic instructor school graduate or civilian equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years and 500 flight hours flying USAF fighter or bomber aircraft.
- Recent (within 5 years) fighter or bomber aircraft experience.
- Extensive experience planning weapons employment using JMPS.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Interpersonal Skills
- Abiility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Technical writing proficiency.
- Ability to brief sensor leaders and operational personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and lead others.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
Additional Information
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Travel: 25% CONUS / OCONUS TDYs. Must be able to travel worldwide as required.
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