Project Lead III - Mission Planner

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.

Perform BOMBERS Mission Support System (MSS) mission planning & mission data duties for the U.S. Air Force BOMBERS Squadron at Edwards AFB, Ca. Operate and maintain BOMBERS MSS mission planning product suite. Provide support, assistance and guidance to squadron weapons officer in establishing and maintaining BOMBERS mission data sensor scenarios. Assist BOMBERS pilots with operational mission planning and post‑mission debrief support.

Interface daily with BOMBERS pilots and frequently with BOMBERS maintenance personnel.

• Supporting actual mission planning for Bomber test missions
• Assessing MP updates/changes/fixes
• Installing test software, then assessing it
• Maintaining system and software
• Coordinating Authorizations to Operate (ATOs) and hardware upgrades
• Attending demo evals, FQTs, etc.
• Building relationships across organizations
• Providing inputs to SPO, OT, contractor
• Interpreting requirements

• Current Secret clearance required.
• Mission planning experience with aircraft or weapon systems and experience with Linux, UNIX, Solaris or Windows operating systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting computer hardware/software equipment.
• May be required to work flexible schedule of odd hours, nights or weekends in support of flying operations.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required to be obtained within 180 days of initial employment.

• Prior military experience
• Test experience (plan/provision/execute/analyze/report)
• Flight experience
• Experience with the following planning software:
  Portable Flight Planning Software, Joint Mission Planning System, Common Sensor Planner, AFMSS, Omniview, Enterprise Collection Planner, and/or Combat Flight Planning Software
• Experience with web‑based flight planning (i.e. , etc.)
• Ability to effectively communicate (both verbal and written) and work as part of a team.

Must have a bachelor's or higher degree or any combination of formal education, training and experience equivalent to ten (10) years involvement in technically demanding program or project assignments. Possess knowledge of project management fundamentals and working knowledge of systems engineering processes that complement project management. Must have demonstrated knowledge and skills in resource organization and allocation, planning and budgeting, continuous quality and process improvement, configuration management, setting and measurement of program goals, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The incumbent must possess a valid, state‑issued driver’s license. Must have or obtain and maintain a current DoD Security clearance and Special Access. Must be a U.S. citizen.

The expected salary range for this position is $89,481 to $165,000 annually.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
  • JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
  • 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Benefits Active on Day 1

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.

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. Routine travel to remote company…