Joint Mission Planning system Analyst/Technician

DCS Corporation • Ridgecrest, CA

104d • $70,310 - $77,100

About The Position

As a Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) Analyst/technician incumbent will provide JMPS System support by performing Post Install software and security patches as well as Aircraft Mission Data imports and final system build performance checks on machines to ensure the systems are configured and ready to support Lab, Ground, and Flight Test for the IPT, Technical Program Offices (TPOs), along with other outside agencies as required.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements.
• High school diploma with 10 years of related experience or an associate’s degree with 4 years related experience, or a bachelor's degree with 2 plus years of related experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance for the duration of the assignment.
• Ability to work with various server and workstation operating systems.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarization with Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) software.
• Operating systems certification.
• Security+ Certification.
• DOD 8570.01-M certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure JMPS technical documentation is developed and reviewed in support of system specifications.
• Provide Mission Planning expertise, troubleshoot Planning issues, and support System Engineers (SEs) and Flight Test Engineers (FTEs) during planning sessions.
• Provide JMPS system support to local Squadrons and the F/A-18 and EA-18G Test Community regarding Mission Planning.
• Communicate any issues to the Mission System’s Team Lead and F18 UPC Product Lead.
• Assist with data analysis, researching Engineering Control Documents to determine intended system function.
• Verify functionality of systems to contribute to troubleshooting efforts by engineers.
• Work independently, make priority decisions, and make informed judgments to support command goals and schedules.
• Routinely brief Mission Systems Leadership on status, risk mitigation, and schedule of JMPS System builds and usage.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees