Mission Operations Controller

JT4, LLC

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; graduate of military Air Intercept Control or Air Weapons Control school.
  • 8 years of experience controlling aircraft with close and tactical control.
  • 10 years of experience with electronic systems, radars, and communications/video systems.
  • Familiarity with testing procedures and experienced in directing test assets and personnel preferred.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills; experienced in the use of computer terminals.
  • Flexible schedule; available for 8-10 hour shifts, including nights and weekends.
  • Must obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct testing objectives alongside the project director using relevant systems.
  • Set up, operate, and monitor computer terminals and CRT displays to ensure data integrity.
  • Maintain positive control of assets during assigned missions, utilizing both close and tactical control.
  • Direct tests from a command post to meet specified test objectives.
  • Collaborate directly with the project director and customers to ensure successful test execution.
  • Assist with scheduling and administrative tasks.
  • Provide direction to subordinate personnel during operations.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance with benefits starting on Day 1.
  • Life Insurance coverage.
  • Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts available.
  • Disability Insurance provided.
  • Paid Time Off to support work-life balance.
  • 401(k) Plan options with employer match (50% up to 8% contribution) and 100% immediate vesting.
  • Tuition Reimbursement to support ongoing education.
Full 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 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 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 to perform the following functions/duties:
  • Conduct testing objectives with project director using applicable systems for each test.
  • Setup, operate, and monitor 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 assistance with scheduling and administrative requirements.
  • Provides work direction to subordinate work unit personnel.
  • Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of considerable 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 Intercept Control school or Air Weapons Control school and have eight years of experience controlling aircraft using close and tactical control. This position requires 10 years of experience with electronic systems, radars, communications/video systems, and knowledge of their operational characteristics. Familiarity with testing procedures and experienced in directing the use of test assets and personnel to fulfill mission goals in an ambitious testing environment desired.

In addition, a Mission Operations Controller must also possess the following qualifications:
  • Familiar with testing procedures and experienced in directing the use of test assets and personnel to fulfill mission goals in an ambitious testing environment highly preferred
  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills and be experienced in the use of computer terminals
  • Must have a flexible schedule. Work duty hours will be 8-10 hours & may include shift work, overnights & weekend work.
  • Must have working knowledge of word processing and integrated software applications
  • Will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
  • Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license

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

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.

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.

SCC: JOM68; A3UTTR

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