Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Administrator - DOD

About the role

The Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Administrator supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The role is located at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Develop system and reference architectures for expeditionary APNT within mounted, dismounted, and C2 environments.
• Develop user requirements and technical specifications for expeditionary APNT capabilities.
• Develop thorough testing practices and analysis of incremental system improvements as they become technologically and programmatically available.
• Develop modeling for the entire project lifecycle using a tailored and integrated framework based on TOGAF and ITIL best practices.
• Develop / author deliverables in the form of technical papers and technical briefs required to convey information, interpret data, and provide courses of action to decisionmakers.
• Deploy and test the Test Asset Fly-Away Kit (TAFAK).
• Perform market analysis/technical assessments of new and emerging, commercially available APNT capabilities, including anti-jam antennas, distribution hubs, and various mission-essential accessories.
• Mentor government and contractor staff on PNT related topics.
• Provide SME support on APNT system integration within/on military platforms and with PNT dependent client systems.
• Provide SME oversight into the development and testing of PNT technologies/systems to ensure systems satisfy requirements and their effectiveness and/or limitations are known in contested environments.
• Conduct / participate in modeling and simulation activities on APNT capabilities/systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments: Evaluate military platforms and systems to identify vulnerabilities to jamming, spoofing, and other MDA threats.
• Develop, test, and implement technologies and procedures to protect friendly forces from PNT attacks.
• Advise on tactics to deny, degrade, or deceive an adversary's access to PNT data.
• Technology evaluation: Assess new technologies for PNT resilience, such as advanced anti-jam antennas, multi-sensor integration, and alternative PNT solutions.
• Interagency and coalition coordination: Collaborate with interagency and allied partners to build a common understanding of PNT-related challenges and coordinate responses.
• Review CDRLs from APNT vendors to ensure contract / technical compliance and that positive progress is being made.
• Affirmative action plan: Assist team leadership/members in identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives, problem-solving actions, and in gaining consensus from senior leadership and stakeholders on solutions to issues that may conflict with existing policies, organizational objectives, and/or practices.
• Gather and apply data to determine, update, and maintain credible and relevant metrics in support of program objectives and decision points.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of general (full-time) work experience, which may be reduced with completion of advanced education.
• At least 6 years of directly related experience.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a management or leadership role, which may be reduced with completion of advanced education.
• Experience as a PNT systems engineer/administrator supporting a large enterprise with knowledge of large operational environments.
• General networking experience.
• A current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification or higher.
• Recognized APNT subject matter expertise with a deep knowledge of the military tactics and technical methods used to control and protect PNT data in contested environments.
• An active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Benefits

IDS offers competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.

Pay

$135,000 – $155,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.