LVC Engineering Tech IV (LATR OPS) [NITE]

Systems Application & Technologies•Virginia Beach, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a DoD contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance, weapons testing, facilities management, and various engineering support services. At NAS Oceana, SA-TECH supports the Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) which focuses on developing, integrating, managing, and supporting a continuous, multi-domain Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training platform. SA-TECH is hiring an LVC Engineering Tech IV (LATR OPS) at NAS Oceana to support Large Area Tracking Range (LATR) Operations. This role involves supporting U.S. Navy fleet operational training by applying system analysis and design skills, operating and maintaining the LATR system and associated equipment, coordinating instrumentation for major operations, and providing technical support for exercise data collection and debriefing. The position also includes training lower-level technicians, documenting maintenance actions, and making recommendations for operational improvements. The role requires the ability to deploy onboard naval ships and to remote sites for extended periods.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Formal classroom education equivalent to Navy "C" School or vocational school with formal training in the field of computers, electronics, or training as an Operations Specialist.
Five (5+) or more years’ of relevant experience supporting growth into this management position.
Must have demonstrable experience with U.S. Navy fleet operations, supporting staffs ashore and afloat conducting fleet exercises.
Possess the ability to communicate technical and related planning information, both verbally and in writing.
Maintain cognizance of developments in the assigned field of expertise.
Must obtain and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
Possess Security+ certification.
Physically able to deploy onboard a naval ship and to remote sites for up to five weeks at a time, one to two times a year.
Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

Nice To Haves

Will be operationally qualified as designated tech level within one year of hiring or promotion.

Responsibilities

Draws on experience in U.S. Navy fleet operations to support staffs ashore and afloat conducting fleet exercises.
Supports U.S. Navy/Marine Corps fleet operational training by applying system analysis and design skills in portable workstation interoperability, shipboard local area networking and computer systems imbedded tracking and display systems.
Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots the LATR system, Tactical Combat Training System (TCTS) and associated displays and computer applications used for aircraft and ship tracking displays and debriefs.
Responsible for the installation, setup, monitoring, and debrief of various LATR operations.
Aids in the coordination of instrumentation and support for major multi-platform operations and exercises to include fixed and rotary wing, ship, and surface participants.
Installs and de-installs LDTS at remote sites using a variety of communication paths to include SIPRNET, Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and other networking systems, coordinating and working with shipboard and staff information technicians (ITs).
Transports, installs and de-installs Iridium Tracking Units (ITU) on ships, vehicles, and landing craft to bases and facilities onboard naval vessels as required.
Coordinates between LATR, CVW and MEU and NSWC detachments, fleet operators and other work centers to provide LATR services.
Provides technical support to the hosting naval entity consisting of collecting and preparing exercise participant information from multiple sources including: LATR, TCTS, Galaxy GPS, MIDAS, OTCIX, Link 16, JBUS, and track data logs for presentation and further analysis.
Collects and combines all data collected into single source debrief product SIMDIS ASI replays, and provides the debrief product to agencies as designated by USFFC, C2F/C5F/C6F, CSG4, SMDC, or hosting carrier strike group organization.
Shall support other exercises as approved by NSWC Corona.
Trains and provides technical guidance to lower-level technicians.
Documents maintenance actions in IEMS.
Provides recommendations to improve or expand all facets of operations to include maintenance, engineering, and logistics support.
Ensures economy-of-operation by improvement of work methods and procedures.
Operates the Tactical Combat Training System (TCTS) components comprised of Live Monitor (LM)/Mission Line-Up (MLU)/Firewall (FW)/Electronic Warfare Server (EWS)/Electronic Warfare Multiplexor (EW-MUX)/Radar Acquisition Display System (RADS)/Joint Debriefing Subsystem (JDS)/Personal Combat Display System (PCDS).
Operates and ensures current software for LATR computers.
Manages TCTS Operations and Maintenance functions in accordance with contract requirements.
Oversees mission support from mission scenario development to live operational support to post-mission debrief and evaluation.
Responsible for quality of contractor range functions, to include operations, scheduling, technical library, security, training, safety, supply, quality assurance, configuration management, and documentation.
Supports the Configurations Management program.
Complies with contract requirements and takes action when necessary to correct deficiencies.
Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems that typically cannot be solved by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents.
Performs all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.