Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Administrator

Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Administrator - (IAPNTA
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Posting/External Job Title

Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Administrator

Location

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

1

Education

None

Travel

Up to 10%

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$130,000 - $150,000/yr.

Cimarron is seeking
Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Administrators
to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs, CO area.

• Develop system and reference architectures for expeditionary APNT within mounted, dismounted, and C2 environments.
• Develop user requirements and technical specifications for expeditionary APNT capabilities.
• Develop thorough testing practices and analysis of incremental system improvements as they become technologically and programmatically available.
• Develop modeling for the entire project lifecycle using a tailored and integrated framework based on TOGAF and ITIL best practices.
• Develop / author deliverables in the form of technical papers and technical briefs required to convey information, interpret data, and provide courses of action to decision makers.
• Deployment and Testing of the Test Asset Fly-Away Kit (TAFAK).
• Perform market analysis/technical assessments of new and emerging, commercially available APNT capabilities, including anti-jam antennas, distribution hubs, and various mission-essential accessories.
• Mentor government and contractor staff on PNT related topics.
• Provide SME support on APNT system integration within/on military platforms and with PNT dependent client systems.
• Provide SME oversight into the development and testing of PNT technologies/systems to ensure systems satisfy requirements and their effectiveness and/or limitations are known in contested environments.
• Conduct / participate in modeling and simulation activities on APNT capabilities/systems.
• Evaluate military platforms and systems to identify vulnerabilities to jamming, spoofing, and other MDA threats.
• Develop, test, and implement technologies and procedures to protect friendly forces from PNT attacks.
• Advise on tactics to deny, degrade, or deceive an adversary's access to PNT data.
• Assess new technologies for PNT resilience, such as advanced anti-jam antennas, multi-sensor integration, and alternative PNT solutions.
• Collaborate with interagency and allied partners to build a common understanding of PNT-related challenges and coordinate responses.
• Review CDRLs from APNT vendors to ensure contract / technical compliance and that positive progress is being made.
• Assist team leadership/members in identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives, problem-solving actions, and in gaining consensus from senior leadership and stakeholders on solutions to issues that may conflict with existing policies, organizational objectives, and/or practices.
• Gather and apply data to determine, update, and maintain credible and relevant metrics in support of program objectives and decision points.

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real
  -compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your  Real
  -compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state .
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
• 12or more years of general, full-time work experience.
  • May be reduced with the completion of advanced education.
• 6or moreyears of directly related experience.
• 1or moreyears of experience working in a management or leadership role.
  • May be reduced with completion of advanced education.
• Experience as a PNT systems engineer/administrator supporting a large enterprise with knowledge of large operational environment.
• General networking experience.
• Current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification or higher.
• Possess recognized APNT subject matter expertise with a deep knowledge of the military tactics and technical methods used to control and protect PNT data in contested environments.

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and…