SACU Technician – Site Lead

GMRE•Anchorage, AK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The SACU C4ISR Site Lead/Technician has extensive intelligence, communications, and/or avionics career field experience to support training, modernization, modification, and tactical employment efforts at USAF CSAR units both CONUS and OCONUS. The role involves supporting four major areas: Aircraft Avionics (HC-130J); Operations; Mission’s systems compatibility; and Applications and Processes. This includes providing technical expertise for aircraft systems, upgrades, and integration, conducting training, performing diagnostics and repairs, updating software, and configuring system components for operations. The position also involves assisting deployed units with C4I solutions, managing communication feeds, setting up command centers, configuring networks, and supporting mission planning and execution. Compatibility with Mission Planning Environment and Aircraft Weapons Electronics standards is crucial, as is maintaining digital databases and updating threat files. The role also requires analyzing unit processes for effective C4I tool utilization and implementing new procedures, tailoring applications and training for staff, operators, and intelligence personnel.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice as needed.
Ability to maintain professional appearance.
Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or another related field and/or a minimum of 12 years of aircraft avionics work experience.
Prior HC-130J intelligence, communications, and/or avionics career field background.
Minimum of 12 years’ experience with AF Aircraft/Weapons System Modification process to include detailed knowledge of AFI 63-131, the AF 1067 process, and T1 modifications.
Minimum of 12 years’ experience configuring/maintaining/operating various tactical communication networks/equipment including SADL, SATCOM radios, COMSEC related systems.
Minimum of 12 years’ experience using, configuring, and maintaining various CSAR mission planning tools and software suites to include Improved Many on Many (IMOM) and Falcon View (FVW).
High level of HC-130J systems knowledge and expertise, including detailed knowledge of the relevant AF TOs.
Expert level understanding of USAF CSAR TTPs including detailed knowledge of relevant AFTTP 3.1 and 3.3 volumes.
Previous experience leading a high-functioning team in an avionics environment.
Able to effectively communicate with senior leaders and communicate contract perimeters.
High level of experience with HC-130 project scheduling and maintenance requirements.
Current Government SECRET security clearance.
Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies, procedures, and risk controls.

Nice To Haves

Prior expeditionary/deployed experience in an aircraft avionics field is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise for existing T-1 modifications and other non-standard aircraft/mission systems.
Provide technical and engineering services for upgrades and integration of block cycle updates.
Conduct training for aircrew and maintenance personnel as required.
Perform field level diagnostics and repair components, as necessary.
Update existing software and load new versions for all SACU systems and computers.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair/replace SAMS-ESA computers.
Perform preflight operational systems checks.
Support all launch and recovery operations.
Configure system components for AOR operations and interfaces.
Handle COMSEC material and ensure proper codes are available for missions.
Assist deployed units with execution of immediate C4I solutions for “time critical” process and information need in AOR.
Manage and ensure proper COP feeds (e.g., Improved Many on Many [IMOM], Falcon View [FVW], and Google Earth Enterprise Client [GE/EC]).
Set up ROC/TOC for SADL and Radio interfaces.
Create interface of SATCOM network to Joint Personnel Recovery Center, and other control entities.
Configure gateway interface for Data Link networks.
Work with Intel, ROC personnel in developing mission requests, tasking, planning, and execution services.
Assist aircrew in mission planning and preparation.
Update monthly FVW data files (ECHUM, DAFIF, VVOD, maps, imagery, etc.).
Provide direct interface with Weapons and Tactics (W&T), Planning and Intelligence Sections in the development of mission requests, tasking, planning, and execution services for training and contingency operations.
Provide aircrew training for SADL, HPW, BFSA devices, SAMS-ESA laptops or tablets, operational concepts, and cryptographic loading procedures.
Provide immediate solutions for C4I systems compatibility with established Mission Planning Environment (MPE) and Aircraft Weapons Electronics (AWE) standards.
Maintain digital map and imagery databases for all relevant AORs.
Prepare mission system equipment for deployment packages.
Maintain and update: threat files; EOB data; MTX configuration; CI information; IBSSO, JICO and OPTASKLINK configurations for local flying and for contingency operations in various AORs.
Analyze CSAR unit processes for effective utilization of C4I tools and implement new procedures to accomplish PR core requirements.
Apply best solutions from systems currently utilized to create better faster, and new effects and determine best tools to enable CSAR mission workflow.
Tailor mission focused, on site, applications and training to high turnover staff, operators, and intelligence personnel.
Trains new staff members as independent (stand-alone) C4I technicians.
Performs review/evaluation/submission of timecards, travel estimates, trip reports and support requests.
Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Provides expectations and accountability of employees in accordance with company policy.