Range Operations Specialist

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Las Vegas, NV, USA
In-Office
80K-95K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace
The Role
Analyzes project and portfolio performance, tracks cost, schedule, and execution metrics, identifies risks, recommends corrective actions, and prepares reports for project reviews. Supports procurement execution, vendor performance monitoring, contract data tracking, market research, proposal activities, and price analysis. Serves as a liaison among project managers, procurement personnel, subcontract administrators, and the PMO while supporting government contract requirements.
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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/DUTIES

  • Responsible for providing real time scheduling and de-confliction of airspace, aircraft, aircrews, frequency controls and security requirements
  • Identify and analyze project execution requirements and provide accurate analysis of overall ability to execute based upon timelines and security requirements time constraints
  • Interpret and evaluate tactical situations and make recommendations to Project Officers
  • Monitor and control individual projects and concurrency issues for project managers by identifying, developing, and notifying potential areas of concern
  • Alert project managers when projects are not executing within requirements, and scheduling parameters
  • Interface directly with project director and customer to ensure the test environment and objectives are met
  • Provide 24 hour alert response to security, emergency landing, and medical emergencies
  • Setup, maintain and operate in the Operations Control Center: Galaxy Radar Control System, Cavalier Message Processing computer and CMI software, KY Encryption, SOFT prediction software and interpretation of results, Video Selection Panel / Cameras, CSTI radio control program and communication panel, and Range Scheduling Computer System
  • Suggest corrective actions for bringing project back into required program parameters
  • Participate as a briefer and subject matter expert at providing real time scheduling and de-confliction of airspace, aircraft, aircrews, frequency controls and security requirements
  • Perform other job related duties as required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduate of a military Radar Surveillance or Air Weapons Control school is desired, but not required
  • Background in any of the following disciplines, GCI, RSI, WD, Air Surveillance or Operations

REQUIREMENTS -- EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Project Management desired. A minimum of two-five years project management experience and related to government contract performance preferred. An understanding and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to comply with governmental policies and procedures would be a plus.

In addition, a Project Analyst must possess the following qualifications:

  • Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
  • Position requires the ability to maintain a government security clearance.
  • Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 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 personnel 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; JCORP12

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Project Management
  • Two to five years of project management experience
  • Experience related to government contract performance
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Ability to maintain a government security clearance
  • Valid state-issued driver’s license
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  • Experience in GCI, Controlling, Airspace Management, or AOC Operations environments

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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