Section Supervisor I

JT4 • Edwards AFB, CA

3d

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract (J-Tech II). The Section Supervisor I supervises personnel assigned to a shop or work unit and leads the Operations and Maintenance team supporting the JT4 Mission Control System/Interactive Analysis Display System (MCS/IADS) in the Mission Control Rooms at Ridley Mission Control Center (RMCC). The role coordinates technical operations, personnel, resources, and customer support to sustain mission-critical telemetry processing, display systems, and Ethernet networks.

The supervisor allocates tasks and resources, establishes and maintains standard operating procedures, supports collaboration with Range departments and external stakeholders, and ensures effective testing, maintenance, equipment management, and system sustainment. The role applies systems engineering practices and follows Range ECR/CCR, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes. It also supports protection of sensitive information, compliance with company and human resources policies, employee development, reporting, and innovation.

Work is typical of an office environment but also includes indoor and outdoor duties at field and remote locations, occasional shift work and overnight assignments, and required travel to remote work locations. The position requires climbing stairs, ladders, towers, and scaffolds, and may involve uneven or wet surfaces, gravel, roofs, and work surfaces with grease or oil. A government vehicle is used as needed. Employees must operate only equipment for which they have been trained or certified.

Requirements

• Knowledge sufficient to oversee technically diverse tasks assigned to the shop.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively direct and interface with subordinates.
• Graduation from a two- to four-year technical institute or college, or equivalent formal technical training or military equivalent.
• At least two years of experience in a directly related technical working environment.
• In-depth working knowledge of the technical concepts, principles, and requirements associated with the work unit.
• Practical knowledge of company policies, procedures, and practices sufficient to perform effectively as a supervisor.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to work under deadlines and possess planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to travel to remote working locations and work in a field environment, including some shift work and occasional overnight assignments.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, towers, and scaffolds indoors or outdoors.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical and environmental requirements, including occasional lifting up to 30 pounds and potential standing, walking, sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the performance of employees assigned to a shop or work unit.
• Set employee work schedules and account for section employees’ time worked.
• Explain or interpret company policy to subordinates.
• Evaluate and document employee performance and recommend wage actions.
• Interview prospective employees and make hiring recommendations when vacancies occur.
• Contribute to developing group operations and expense budgets, and control costs and resources.
• Serve as a point of contact for company technical employees, managers, and customer representatives.
• Oversee Operations and Maintenance MCR activities and the integration and functionality of telemetry processing and display systems and Ethernet networks.
• Coordinate with Range departments, team members, and external stakeholders to support mission objectives and timelines.
• Allocate resources and tasks and establish and maintain standard operating procedures for mission support activities.
• Implement data encryption and protection practices to safeguard sensitive information and Range assets.
• Guide rigorous testing, maintenance, and sustainment of mission-critical systems and equipment.
• Apply systems engineering methodologies, follow the Range ECR/CCR process, and facilitate system transitions and turnovers.
• Ensure compliance with RMF and ATO protocols and apply cybersecurity strategies to protect Range systems, equipment, and assets.
• Oversee equipment management to sustain operational readiness and equipment longevity.
• Apply HR policies and procedures and foster leadership, empowerment, employee growth, and individualized development.
• Direct reporting practices in alignment with organizational strategies and customer expectations.
• Promote cross-range utilization and RCRR procedures, and drive innovation in capturing, reporting, and implementation.
• Perform other related supervisory tasks and duties as directed.
• Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan options with employer match; JT4 matches 50% up to an 8% contribution, with 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree