Weapons and Tactics Mission Planning Support; MPS

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc (ARA) is seeking a full-time Weapons and Tactics Mission Planning Support (MPS) A-10 to add to our team. The right candidate will provide comprehensive weapons and tactics mission planning support to A‑10 focused. This role enables high‑fidelity mission planning, briefing, and debrief capability across briefing rooms, mission planning cells (MPC), and student study areas.

The contractor will maintain and update mission software, data, devices, and networks; ensure connectivity for RMMD/DTC/PCDS/WEDGE and support program management for hardware/software acquisition. This is an on-site position providing support to the customer on-site at Davis Monthan AFB.

This position is contingent upon award of a contract expected in March 2026.

• Maintain NIPR computers with common configurations; provide technical support to enable Warfighter’s Edge (WEdge) functionality; maintain Smart Board connectivity/driver updates; ensure projector connectivity/lamp replacement; standardize desktop shortcuts across briefing rooms.
• Maintain debrief computer/network ensuring A‑10 video playback from memory devices.
• Ensure network connection to associated mission debrief peripheral devices.
• Maintain network file sharing capability on local NAS and/or TACLANE network.
• Update Personal Computer Debriefing System (PCDS) monthly (drivers/updates); ensure PCDS connectivity for 4× RMMD simultaneous playback; configure common PCDS profiles and standardize among briefing rooms; update map data & overlays for PCDS TSPI map viewing.

• Maintain current Joint Mission Planning Software (JMPS) and Unit Planning Cell (UPC) software across all home station and deployable Mission Planning Area computers.
• Update all other mission planning OS and peripheral device drivers as needed.
• Support program management for acquisition of additional hardware/software; provide squadron leadership and Group Resource Advisor with itemized requirements.
• Follow direction from unit weapons officer for all other briefing room computer issues.

• Help maintain 12 MPC systems in common configuration via monthly updates to map data, DTED, DVOF, and TFADS.
• Ensure connectivity between UPC computers and NAS.
• Update RMMD monthly: process and renumber incoming RMMDs; create partitions; load OGV-specified overlays/map data (esp. for TDY); ensure latest eCHUM files.
• Troubleshoot RMMD weekly; perform functionality checks; reformat non‑functional devices; submit inoperable RMMDs to LRS/SPO.
• Update Data Transfer Cartridge (DTC) bi‑annually and as required for TDY.
• Ensure correct DTED is loaded for local area flying or TDYs.
• Troubleshoot DTC weekly; perform functionality checks; reformat non‑functional; submit inoperable DTCs through LRS/SPO.
• Maintain plotter capability connected to MPC computers; print OGV/FGV‑directed maps (correct scale/overlays/CHUM).
• Download DTCs daily; print weapons events by returning flights for debrief prep.
• Connect RMMDs and set up RMMD debrief sessions on PCDS in appropriate debrief rooms.
• Capture and provide training videos from RMMDs, as needed by Courseware Development (CWDs) and WEdge software maintainers.

• Maintain student digital devices in a common configuration (tablets and VR devices) as dictated by 355th Training Squadron (TRS).
• Maintain connectivity to network shared drive for pubs/academic study materials.
• Coordinate with CWD contractors to ensure classified courseware is accessible on MPC NIPR and SIPR drives.
• Conduct vault opening/closing procedures as required.

• Bachelors degree with 0-2 years of experience with USAF fighter squadron, group, or wing weapons and tactics shop security‑related operations OR 6+ years of experience with DoD flying squadron, group, or wing weapons and tactics shop security‑related operations in lieu of a degree
• Experience applying policies and procedures outlined in DoDM 5205.07 vol’s 1-4, 1CD-705, and any other SAP requirements set forth from MAJCOM and/or wing AP
• Experience with…