Modification Project Lead I

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Edwards Air Force Base, CA, USA
In-Office
86K-123K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Lead and support installation of modification equipment to enhance instrumentation data collection. Coordinate contractors, government program offices, vendors, and stakeholders. Manage scheduling, budgets, documentation (ROM, C&RE, SOC, PID), risk, and project execution. Ensure compliance with Air Force modification and airworthiness policies; perform project reporting and support program managers.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

What You Will Do with JT4

The Modification Project Lead I will support installation of modification equipment to enhance instrumentation data collection. Collaborate with contractors, program office personnel, vendors, and customers. Provide scheduling, budget analysis, feedback & status to stakeholders and assist the Program Managers with straightforward projects.  

Job Duties & Experience

  • General understanding of US Air Force Type-II Modification Management; classified program regulations, policies, equipment, and maintaining safeguarding directives; and USAF Airworthiness Doctrine
  • Collaborate with government entities, contractors, and program office personnel
  • Proficient in reviewing, interpreting, and drafting Rough Order Magnitudes (ROM), Capability and Resource Estimates (C&RE), Statements of Capability (SOC), and Project Initiation Documents (PID)
  • Previous work in aircraft-related environments, including flight test, operational, and maintenance settings
  • Familiarity with aircraft and ground support equipment requirements, restrictions, and hazards

Additional Strengths

  • Specific experience with Air Force publications & procedures like AFI 63-101, AFMCI 26-126, SAE-5088L, MIL-HDBK-516, or EAFBI 26-126
  • Develop, review, & approve project documentation, annotate lessons learned and archive project data
  • Establish, maintain and report on project budget, risk, status, and project execution
  • Administer Work Management System activities through the use of identified scheduling tools
  • Ensure adherence to company and government processes for timely, budget-compliant project delivery
  • Apply established policies, procedures, and subject knowledge to diverse, straightforward assignments that vary in nature and sequence
  • Perform additional project tasks as assigned

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Must have a bachelor’s or higher degree, or any combination of formal education, training and experience equivalent to six (6) years involvement in technically demanding program or project assignments.

In addition, a Project Lead I must possess the following qualifications:

  • Must demonstrate knowledge and skills in resource organization and allocation, planning and budgeting, continuous quality and process improvement, configuration management, setting and measurement of program goals
  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills
  • Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $85,950 to $123,400 annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

BENEFITS

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
    • Benefits Active on Day 1
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
    • JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
    • 100% Immediate Vesting 
  • Tuition Reimbursement

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills, be able to work under deadlines, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The incumbent must be able to work duty days in excess of eight hours and perform shift and weekend work to meet required schedule demands.

This position may require travel.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a federal government contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver’s license or other licenses / certifications and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee’s ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JPM6, JABO33, A1412TW

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent combination of education/training and six years of technical program or project experience.
  • Knowledge of US Air Force Type-II Modification Management, classified program regulations, safeguarding directives, and USAF Airworthiness Doctrine.
  • Ability to collaborate with government entities, contractors, program office personnel, vendors, and customers.
  • Proficient in reviewing, interpreting, and drafting Rough Order Magnitudes (ROM), Capability and Resource Estimates (C&RE), Statements of Capability (SOC), and Project Initiation Documents (PID).
  • Previous work in aircraft-related environments, including flight test, operational, and maintenance settings.
  • Familiarity with aircraft and ground support equipment requirements, restrictions, and hazards.
  • Demonstrated skills in resource organization and allocation, planning and budgeting, continuous improvement, configuration management, and program goal measurement.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Valid, state-issued driver's license.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Specific experience with Air Force publications and procedures (e.g., AFI 63-101, AFMCI 26-126, SAE-5088L, MIL-HDBK-516, EAFBI 26-126).
  • Develop, review, and approve project documentation; annotate lessons learned and archive project data.
  • Establish, maintain, and report on project budget, risk, status, and execution.
  • Administer Work Management System activities and use scheduling tools.
  • Ensure adherence to company and government processes for timely, budget-compliant delivery.
  • Apply established policies and procedures to diverse, straightforward assignments.
  • Perform additional project tasks as assigned.

JT4 Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about JT4 and has not been reviewed or approved by JT4.

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple medical plan choices (including an HDHP with HSA), plus dental with orthodontia, vision, wellness programs, and FSAs/HSAs expand total rewards beyond base pay. Coverage breadth is emphasized as a compensation strength alongside stability.
  • Affordable Benefits Low- or zero-premium options are advertised, increasing the value of total compensation when insurance costs are factored in. Affordability is highlighted together with education assistance as part of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Posted allowances include 3–5 weeks of paid leave by tenure, 80 hours of paid holidays, and 7 sick days for hourly roles. Generous stated PTO and holidays can materially enhance overall compensation value.

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The Company
HQ: Las Vegas, NV
1,189 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

JT4 provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. Ranges supported by JT4 include the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), the Space Test and Training Range (STTR) at Schriever Air Force Base, the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR), the Air Force Test Center 412th Test Wing (412TW) at Edwards Air Force Base, and the Navy China Lake Ranges (CLR) including Pt. Mugu, California.

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