Data Processing Specialist II

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

12d•$78,250 - $100,000•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. Working with minimum supervision the Data Processing Specialist will perform a variety of deadline driven tasks associated with day-to-day pre & post-test processing operations in support of flight testing.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and one (1) year related experience or equivalent years of experience are required for this position.
Will be required to obtain an IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ CE Certification) in a specified time.
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 a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Must possess an active DoD Secret level clearance (eligible for TS).

Responsibilities

Implements data standards and deploys automation tools to extract, synthesize, and validate data from different sources and transform data into usable metrics.
Performs professional work in operations research, conducts test runs on computers to correct or direct correction of programs and test data.
Evaluates system readiness, ensures software/analysis tool reliability, and collaborates with other IT professionals on maintenance of workstations.
Assists Special Instrumentation engineering support with data collection system troubleshooting.
Designs and writes basic to moderately complex computer programs.
Certifies system security, appropriate access, and data backups associated with flight test data.
Ensures technical application software and user interfaces maintain full functionality and recommends modifications to engineering tools as needed.
Develops and conducts studies to provide advice and evaluations of the probable effects of alternate solutions to data operations.
Utilizes scripting and querying tools to produce reports, data files, and dashboards for project stakeholders.
Assists in the validation of pre & post-test data analysis tools/programs with discipline engineers.
Assists/trains staff members and discipline engineers on the proper use of analysis tools and software.
Performs and trains junior staff on data recovery and serves as point of contact for problem reporting.
Contributes knowledge on test ingestion and reduction processes.
Develops, maintains, and produces analytical documentation.
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.
Operates computer systems to troubleshoot and quality control aircraft test data.
Assists in developing user manuals to describe installation and operating procedures.
Serves as point of contact (POC) for test data problem reporting.
Understand and adhere to all local security requirements regarding the handling, transferring, shipping, and disposing of data and media products.
Other duties as assigned.