Mission Planning Specialist - Edwards AFB, United States - US Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide

US Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
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Edwards AFB, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Duties:


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  • Coordinates with discipline engineers to plan flight test missions for test execution.
  • Communicates, builds relationships, and participates in teams.
  • Conducts developmental test and evaluation of mission planning systems (hardware and software) integration to include test planning, investigating problems, data analysis, technical test reporting, and deficiency reporting.
  • Performs mission planning database files downloads and system updates to keep mission planning systems and aircraft aeronautical data current.
  • Maintains current knowledge of computer operating systems, networking, and DoD computer security practices.
  • Provides training to new engineers on mission planning requirements and software, as needed.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework.
  • Obtain and maintain Top Secret Security clearance.
  • This is a designated Drug Testing Position.
  • Obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ certification or higher within 6 months of hire.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace or aeronautical engineering desired.
  • Up to 25% Travel possible.
  • This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Qualifications:


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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions located here.


  • SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH 03 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS 11 in the Federal Service.
Specialized experiences is 5 years of military aviation experience as a rated pilot, navigator, CSO/EWO, sensor operator or related position. 3 years of conducting manual or automated mission planning procedures and techniques. 3 years of software troubleshooting experience. Familiar and/or proficient with Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) desired. Previous system test experience. Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace or aeronautical engineering desired. Previous experience planning missions for ISR, RPA, tanker, airlift, fighter or bomber aircraft.

  • RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • 3. Must have the ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other test disciplines.
  • 5. Ability to maintain good working relations and to provide technical leadership and project management oversight.-
    Additional information:
    NO 6-MONTH WAIT Recently retired and/or retiring from
    MILITARY service
    ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Full-time Air Force Civilian Service employees enjoy the below benefits, and more

  • Paid Time-Off:
  • 11 Federal Holidays off per year
  • Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
  • 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
  • Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
  • Retirement:
  • Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
  • 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
  • Flexible work schedules and shift work may be available (depends on position)
  • Employee assistance Programs
  • Health and Wellness resources
  • Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
  • Many career enhancement and promotion opportunities
  • Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.


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  • Benefits
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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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