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/DUTIES Performing as a technical advisor and/or group leader, a Field Operations Specialist I provides field operations control, coordination, and direction to current and future customer base, contributes to meeting program objectives in a variety of unique and conventional methods, and performs complex assignments in austere remote areas with widely varying duties. Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties: • Independently perform a range of field operational tasks involving designing, locating, and developing remote areas for testing and training applications • Methodically determine causes/effects, reach conclusions, and recommend solutions in real-time • Contribute to development of the design specifications, analyses, or design reviews for complex projects • Coordinate and work closely with logistics, financial, and project management to meet customer requirements • Verify and comply with the test plan and customer test/training objectives within the parameters of safety and security • Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform operational studies • Support development of customer testing/training proposals and provide comments on the technical/operational level of effort of the proposed scope of work • Conduct testing/training objectives with project director for each test • Direct interface and liaison with customers at all levels to comply with requirements and specifications, from inception to final test activities • Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyze problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations • Maintain program schedules, status reports, budgets, plans, and other administrative tasks • Perform other job-related duties, as required. REQUIREMENTS -- EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE A bachelor’s degree or completion of equivalent academic, military, or vocational technical training and four years of directly related experience in a similar operational environment are required for this position. In addition, a Field Operations Specialist I must possess the following qualifications: • Familiarity with the government organization, structure, and supply (mandatory) • Intimate familiarity with the area in which operations are conducted • Extensive knowledge of special equipment locations and capabilities, areas of population, Military Operating Areas (MOA), Explosive Ordnance Disposal, and Range operations • Knowledge of the Sandia Corporation, rules for the use of restricted air and ground space, Range utilization periods of foreign national military agencies, and Red/Green Flag operations • Knowledge of local area procedures including incident/accident procedures, unauthorized personnel entry contingency plans, and other local operating caveats required to conduct an effective and viable test/training program • Extensive knowledge of what constitutes a hazardous mission and the coordination steps to ensure safety • Ability to conduct a multitude of functions under stressful conditions in a constantly changing environment • Good verbal and written communications skills SALARY The expected salary range for this position is $81,120.00 to $91,520.00 annually. Note : The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4 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/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 • 4% Match with 8% Contribution • 100% Immediate Vesting • Tuition Reimbursement 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 Employee must be able to work duty days in excess of 10 hours, some shift work, at remote locations, occasional overnight assignments, and, on occasion, be separated from family for three weeks or longer to meet mission requirements. Duties are performed in a field environment, both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor duties may be performed on even or uneven surfaces, which may be dry or wet. Outdoor duties may be performed on gravel or a shingled roof. Grease or oil may be found on working surfaces. Climbing stairs, ladders, towers, and scaffolds, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, (anything heavier requires two or more people or mechanical assistance) are required. A government vehicle is used on an as-needed basis. 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; JCORP12

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Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:
Independently perform a range of field operational tasks involving designing, locating, and developing remote areas for testing and training applications
Methodically determine causes/effects, reach conclusions, and recommend solutions in real-time
Contribute to development of the design specifications, analyses, or design reviews for complex projects
Coordinate and work closely with logistics, financial, and project management to meet customer requirements
Verify and comply with the test plan and customer test/training objectives within the parameters of safety and security
Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform operational studies
Support development of customer testing/training proposals and provide comments on the technical/operational level of effort of the proposed scope of work
Conduct testing/training objectives with project director for each test
Direct interface and liaison with customers at all levels to comply with requirements and specifications, from inception to final test activities
Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyze problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations
Maintain program schedules, status reports, budgets, plans, and other administrative tasks
Perform other job-related duties, as required.
REQUIREMENTS -- EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE
A bachelor’s degree or completion of equivalent academic, military, or vocational technical training and four years of directly related experience in a similar operational environment are required for this position.
In addition, a Field Operations Specialist I must possess the following qualifications:
Familiarity with the government organization, structure, and supply (mandatory)
Intimate familiarity with the area in which operations are conducted
Extensive knowledge of special equipment locations and capabilities, areas of population, Military Operating Areas (MOA), Explosive Ordnance Disposal, and Range operations
Knowledge of the Sandia Corporation, rules for the use of restricted air and ground space, Range utilization periods of foreign national military agencies, and Red/Green Flag operations
Extensive knowledge of what constitutes a hazardous mission and the coordination steps to ensure safety
Ability to conduct a multitude of functions under stressful conditions in a constantly changing environment
Good verbal and written communications skills
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.

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Dental

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401(K)

Paid Time Off