Department Manager - China Lake

JT4•Ridgecrest, CA

9d•$142,418 - $157,418•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. JT4, LLC is looking for a highly experienced department manager that comes from a DoD environment to run a technical department to oversee target training operations to support the war fighter mission. Technically, the incumbent will be proficient with electro-mechanical installation/maintenance procedures. Administratively, the incumbent is well versed with project management tasks to include budgeting, quality assurance, and process improvement. An ideal candidate will have an active Secret clearance. This position is located at China Lake and is not eligible for telework.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree, or equivalent formal academic or technical training and experience, and an in-depth knowledge of the principles of advanced management obtained through formal or self-study, or in-depth working knowledge of related career fields such as technical trades or scientific and engineering professions and 12 years of experience in one of the related fields and a minimum of four years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role are required for this position.
Understanding of the operational philosophy and business nature of the company
Familiar with computer-based management tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Planning/organizational skills
Ability to work under deadlines.
Prior experience performing UXO duties or have knowledge of USN UXO policies and procedures.
Experience in budgeting and forecasting for materials and labor
Hands-on experience leading the development, operations and sustainment of ground based mobile targets.
Experience in developing fixed targets using various materials such as metal, steel and concrete
Experience leading teams that operate, maintain and sustain: electrical systems to include photovoltaic sites; gas and diesel vehicles; gas and diesel generators and battery powered generator
Proficient with electro-mechanical installation/maintenance procedures.
Well versed with project management tasks to include budgeting, quality assurance, and process improvement.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret clearance

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 department
Maintain current operational status information and assessments on projects, budgets, and development plans
Evaluate and make adjustments in procedures or reassign priorities to projects/tasks as needed to keep all activities on schedule and within budgetary limits
Oversee and monitor unit compliance with Quality Assurance and process improvement goals and standards
Assure appropriate training is provided to unit personnel to promote continuous improvement of services to the customer
Interview potential new job candidates and make decisions or recommend personnel actions such as hiring, discipline, and termination
Interact and coordinate with the customer on a personal basis, as required, to ensure all customer requirements or agreements are being met to their satisfaction
Periodically evaluate the performance of all subordinate supervisors and scientific or technical professionals
Perform a variety of other related managerial tasks as needed or as requested by the range manager or other senior managers
Perform other job-related duties, as required.
Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.