Branch Supervisor II

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

13d•$135,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. A Branch Supervisor II directs and administers the programs to accomplish the functional task and overall development within a technical or administrative section and is responsible for the organization, tasking, prioritization, and supervision of all personnel within the section. This position is for a Branch Supervisor Edwards AFB JT4 Range Operations. These areas include Telemetry, Microwave, Flight Vision, Flight Line ARDS, ARDS Back shop and AES PIRA Range. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for supervising a diverse group of real-time operations, maintenance, and sustainment personnel. Experience within a real-time environment supporting flight test operations is a must for a successful incumbent. Working knowledge of developmental flight test operations, weapons systems, test structures, regulations, airfield management systems and structures is highly desired. The incumbent must be able to work independently, as part of a team, and as senior spokesperson for technical recommendations supporting the Range. The incumbent must possess a well-developed knowledge of project management and systems engineering principles and must have an extensive history of demonstrated success in applying this expertise within a real-time environment. The incumbent must be able to clearly define, develop, and execute engineering strategies and suggestions, targeted system upkeep, operational techniques, maintenance plans, sustainment methods, support structures, mission execution configurations, and emergency implementations for multiple critical Range systems. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to the Secret level with special access.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or a combination of equivalent formal academic, military, or technical training and related experience, or 12 years of experience in a related field and four (4) years of experience in a supervisory/lead role are required for this position.
In-depth working knowledge of related career fields such as technical trades or scientific and engineering professions
In-depth knowledge of the principles of advanced management obtained through formal or self-study
Understanding of the operational philosophy and business nature of the company
Familiarity with computer-based management tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent planning/organizational skills
Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen
Experience within a real-time environment supporting flight test operations is a must
Working knowledge of developmental flight test operations, weapons systems, test structures, regulations, airfield management systems and structures is highly desired
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to the Secret level with special access.

Nice To Haves

Practical knowledge of aircraft telemetry, voice, and video data transmission.
Knowledge in Maximo, tool control, logistics, safety, quality control, and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

Establish technical and procedural guidelines to meet the needs of the work unit/section in accordance with company and customer requirements
Manage the technical performance of work assigned to the section
Interview job candidates and make decisions or recommend personnel actions such as hiring, discipline, and termination
Maintain current operational status information and assessments on projects, budgets, and development plans
Evaluate and make adjustments in procedures or re-assign priorities to projects/tasks, as needed, to keep activities on schedule and within budgetary limits
Oversee and monitor unit compliance with Quality Assurance (QA) and process improvement goals and standards
Ensure appropriate training is provided to unit personnel to promote continuous improvement of services to the customer
Interact and coordinate with the customer on a personal basis, as required, to ensure all customer requirements or agreements are being met
Periodically evaluate the performance of subordinates
Perform other job-related duties, as required
Acting as the primary JT4 point of contact for the Range’s Functional Specialists. Providing feedback, updates and reports to appointed Range personnel to include financial, project, maintenance, and operational performance for the assigned Range mission areas. Interacting and coordinating with customers on a professional basis to ensure all customer requirements and agreements are being met.
Establishing technical, administrative, and procedural guidelines to meet the needs of the Branch in accordance with JT4 and Air Force requirements. Maintaining all technical, managerial, and operational performance requirements of the Branch.
Establishing, evaluating, and adjusting procedures or reassigning priorities to projects/tasks as needed to ensure all activities on kept on schedule and within budgetary limits.
Maintaining current operational status information and assessments on projects, budgets, and development plans. Proactively managing all performance measures to maintain all Range Operations capabilities.
Providing operational, maintenance, technical, and career guidance to all personnel assigned to the Branch. Periodically evaluate the performance of all subordinate supervisors and direct reporting personnel. Interviewing and selecting highly-qualified candidates and making decisions or recommendations for discipline or termination.