MISSION PLANNING SPECIALIST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job in Edwards AFB, CA

Vacancy No. AFTC-12613614-CL-FLYER Department Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Salary $84,366.00 to $156,323.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/21/2024 Close Date 12/19/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Edwards AFB, CA


Summary

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The primary purpose is to perform the technical work involved in the planning, provisioning, conduct, evaluation, and reporting of open air (OA) installed vehicle (IV), system integration laboratory (SIL, and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) tests of air vehicles.

Duties

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  • The primary duties required are those necessary for the journeyman planning, provisioning, executing, evaluating, and reporting of testing of aircraft and their mission planning systems and capabilities.
  • Incumbent is responsible for the management, maintenance, and administration of classified and unclassified information systems, devices, and computers to ensure compliance with applicable DoD and USAF requirements.
  • Incumbent participates in, and assures integrated test program support for design reviews, Test Plan Working Groups (TPWG), and other test planning activities.
  • The incumbent develops and applies appropriate and innovative analysis methods and techniques to the evaluation of the system under test.
  • This position develops, prioritizes and reports on organization performance goals and objectives.
  • Team building will be employed to provide integrated evaluation of the weapon system under test, continuous improvement in the evaluation process, and best response to the needs of the customer.
  • Incumbent helps to ensure implementation of appropriate technical, safety, and security policies.
  • 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

Conditions of Employment

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  • Obtain and maintain Top Secret Security clearance
  • This is a designated Drug Testing Position
  • Obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ certification or higher within 6 months of hire
  • Must have knowledge of the 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
  • 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
  • Must have the ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other test disciplines
  • Information Assurance (IA) Certification may be a conditions of employment. This position includes information assurance duties as a paramount occupational requirements.
  • Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of the position must attained the appropriate I certification within 6 months of assignments of duties. A waiver of this 6 month requirements may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.3.
  • Failure to achieve the required IA certification may result in reassignment from this position.
  • This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
  • Up to 25% travel possible

Qualifications

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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 experience includes 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.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. 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. 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. 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.


Desired Skills:
  • 3 years experience planning missions for ISR, RPA, tanker, airlift, fighter or bomber aircraft
  • Familiar and/or proficient with Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS)
  • 5 years of military aviation experience as a rated pilot, navigator, CSO/EWO, sensor operator or related position

Additional information

Paid Time Off:

  • 11 Federal Holidays off per year
  • Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
  • 13 sick days per year (104 hours)

Retirement:
  • Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
  • 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching

Health & Wellness:
  • Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:
  • Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
  • Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment
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550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
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