Information regarding opportunities, how to submit your resume and your contact information is located on the Air Force Civilian Careers site. In this position you will serve as a mission planning specialist playing a key role in the daily execution of flight developmental test and evaluation missions.

Duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Coordinates with discipline engineers to plan flight test missions for test execution. Communicates, builds relationships, and participates in teams. Conducts developmental test and evaluation of mission planning systems (hardware and software) integration to include test planning, investigating problems, data analysis, technical test reporting, and deficiency reporting. Performs mission planning database files downloads and system updates to keep mission planning systems and aircraft aeronautical data current. Provides mission planning subject matter expertise to the developmental test and evaluation team. Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of Technical Orders and aeronautical charts and data. Maintains current knowledge of computer operating systems, networking, and DoD computer security practices. Provides training to new engineers on mission planning requirements and software, as needed.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed “Unscheduled Telework.
• Obtain and maintain Top Secret Security clearance.
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• Obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ certification or higher within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace or aeronautical engineering desired.
• Up to 25% Travel possible.
• This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Qualifications

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions located here. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is 5 years of military aviation experience as a rated pilot, navigator, CSO/EWO, sensor operator or related position. 3 years of conducting manual or automated mission planning procedures and techniques. 3 years of software troubleshooting experience. Familiar and/or proficient with Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) desired. Previous system test experience. Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace or aeronautical engineering desired. Previous experience planning missions for ISR, RPA, tanker, airlift, fighter or bomber aircraft. RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Must have knowledge of computer system operations to include hardware and software, such as AF active directory tools and resource administrator tools, and detailed familiarity with the configuration of security permissions for files, folders, and groups to effectively apply the concepts, principles, and techniques of mission planning. 2. Must have knowledge of the basic and journeyman level methods and techniques of managing information systems, managing computer system resources, developing project schedules, managing customer relations issues, applying journeyman level troubleshooting techniques, and evaluating computer hardware or software products. 3. Must have the ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other test disciplines. 4. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions. 5. Ability to maintain good working relations and to provide technical leadership and project management oversight. 6. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of personnel both orally and in writing and to use modern computer software applications in support of communications, presentations, technical report preparation, and administrative aspects of flight test programs.

Contacts

• Address EHA DHA 550 C Street West JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Air Force Test Center Recruitment
• Email: [email protected]