Field Operations Specialist I

JT4•Las Vegas, NV

14d•$75,000 - $87,000

About The Position

Provides field operations control, coordination, and assistance to current and future customer base. Work performance contributes to meeting program objectives in a variety of unique and conventional methods. Performs complex assignments in austere remote areas with widely varying duties. As a technical advisor and/or group leader, methodically determines cause/effect, reaches conclusions, and recommends a solution in real-time. Must have the ability to conduct a multitude of functions under stressful conditions in a constantly changing environment.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or completion of equivalent academic, military, or vocational technical training and 4 years of directly related experience in a similar operational environment are required for this position.
Familiarity with the government organization, structure, and supply (mandatory)
Intimate familiarity with the area in which operations are conducted
Extensive knowledge of special equipment locations and capabilities, areas of population, Military Operating Areas (MOA), Explosive Ordnance Disposal, and Range operations
Knowledge of the Sandia Corporation, rules for the use of restricted air and ground space, Range utilization periods of foreign national military agencies, and Red/Green Flag operations
Knowledge of local area procedures including incident/accident procedures, unauthorized personnel entry contingency plans, and other local operating caveats required to conduct an effective and viable test/training program
Extensive knowledge of what constitutes a hazardous mission and the coordination steps to ensure safety
Ability to conduct a multitude of functions under stressful conditions in a constantly changing environment
Good verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

Independently perform a range of field operational tasks involving designing, locating, and developing remote areas for testing and training applications
Contributes to development of design specifications, analyses, or design reviews for complex projects
Coordinates and works closely with logistics, financial, and project management to meet customers' requirements
Complies with the test plan and customer test/training objectives within the parameters of safety and security.
Supports development of customer testing/training proposals and provides comments on the technical/operational level of effort of the proposed scope of work
Conducts established testing/training objectives as directed by Project Manager for each test
Directs interface and liaison with customers at all levels to comply with requirements and specifications, from inception to final test activities
Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyzes problems, proposes solutions and alternatives, and provides recommendations
Maintains program schedules, status reports, budgets, plans, and other administrative tasks
May perform support operations in areas of weapons safety, weapon engagement zones, airdrop, aircraft handling, logistics and other operations
Perform other job-related duties, as required.