Senior Mission Operations Scheduler

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and mentoring for the Mission Operations Scheduling team that coordinates test program objectives and data requirements with project officer/test director and applicable systems for each test and assists in eliminating conflicts between tests and systems.
• Supports customers directly involved in programs entailing air operations, logistics, mission planning, scheduling, and coordination efforts at the operational work sites.
• Oversees development, prioritization, and implementation of the weekly, monthly, and 90-day program flying schedules.
• De-conflicts unique flight-test assets to best meet objectives to support day, night, and current flight-test operations.
• Schedules airspace for personnel, visiting personnel travel, and staff transporting material in preparation for test operations.
• Monitors airspace from inception to completion of flight activity and aligns scheduled activity by designated priority and time constraints.
• Operates computer terminal to input all air operations data into a single source document.
• Extracts airspace trend analysis data to monitor/improve operational efficiency.
• Ensures established safety and security parameters are maintained.
• Coordinates changes in the real-time operations.
• Provides work direction to work unit subordinate personnel.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Requirements

• The incumbent must have obtained training from a military school or gained equivalent on-the-job training specific to functions of the work unit.
• A bachelor's degree is strongly desired.
• The incumbent shall possess at least seven (7) to twelve (12) years of experience in the local work unit operations and a minimum of ten (10) to sixteen (16) years of experience in air operations, airspace management, or associated activities.
• This position requires working knowledge of overall mission, priority assignments, scheduling procedures, and requirements of range users.
• The incumbent must have detailed knowledge of range capabilities and limiting factors, operational security constraints, mandatory safety parameters, and support system capability.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills, experience in the use of computer terminals, and proficient in the use of word processing and integrated software applications.
• Must be able to work duty days in excess of eight hours, shift work, overnight stays, and weekend work to meet required schedule demands.
• Will require the ability to obtain and retain a Security Clearance.
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.

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.