Data Processing Specialist

Position: Data Processing Specialist I
Location: Edwards

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.

JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Under general supervision the Data Processing Specialist I will perform a variety of deadline driven tasks associated with day-to-day pre & post-test processing operations in support of flight testing. Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:
Organizes and provides Data Management framework per project, requirements, and data recovery, as required. Develops necessary data analysis processes or products associated with data reduction efforts. Provides input for the preparation of reports distributed to stakeholders and/or management. Provides support for the generation of data capture templates and the research of data errors. Interfaces with quality assurance professionals to ensure strict quality control standards are met.

Identifies and resolves basic pre & post-test data anomalies and develops workarounds for system/software limitations. Provides problem solving of specific data issues to discipline engineers as required. Operates computer systems to troubleshoot and quality control aircraft test data. Uses knowledge to develop software and operating system procedures. Serves as point of contact (POC) for test data problem reporting. Contributes knowledge on test data reduction processes and procedures.

Work with programmers, data production analysts, and discipline engineers to ensure the timely success of data operations. Performs essential data handling of test data, data products, and validation of pre-flight data, and ingest data using scripted actions from various sources. Ensures all data products are logged into and out of the data management system and provide periodic inventories of all stored media.

Uses document management to support engineering customers in the electronic access, publishing, viewing, printing, and plotting of project files. Other duties as assigned. RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION Candidate will be required to provide support for program specific requirements in addition to the above requirements. Provide Data Processing and Data Management support to an Integrated Test Team generally comprised of Air Force, JT4 and prime contractors.

Duties will include performing basic data handling of test data, data products, Instrumentation Media Kits and validation of pre-flight data. The incumbent will ensure all data products are logged into and out of the data management system and provide periodic inventories of all stored media and will know and follow all local security requirements in regard to handling and transferring.

Shipping and disposing of data and media. The incumbent will assist with the development of processing specification, manuals and/or process flow diagrams and will provide requested reports and/or metrics. Candidate must be able to obtain a CompTIA Security + Certification within 6 months. REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE Associate's degree or four years related experience. Will be required to obtain an IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ CE Certification) in a specified time.

In addition, a Data Processing Specialist I must possess the following qualifications:
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral Must maintain working knowledge of applicable computer systems, integrated software applications, and data ingestion/reduction processes and techniques Must have sufficient skill to apply the Data Management toolsets to complete required tasks Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance Must possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Must be a U.S. citizen. SALARY The expected salary range for this position is $75,500 to $95,000 annually.

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The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer. BENEFITS Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Benefits Active on Day 1 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 OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and…