Project Lead III - Munitions Manager

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Edwards Air Force Base, CA, USA
In-Office
120K-160K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace
The Role
Lead small-to-medium projects supporting flight test munitions management and weapons engineering. Coordinate scheduling, inventory, build-up, movement, and delivery of munitions; track components in TICMS; manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and documentation; support integrated teams and vendor coordination. Maintain required clearances, certifications, and driving qualifications for flightline operations.
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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

Using basic knowledge of project management fundamentals, the incumbent individually leads relatively small projects of low to medium complexity supporting Company and customer requirements.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

  • Assist Project and/or /Program Managers with the daily conduct of large project/program activities involving Project tasks including:
    • Make priority determinations
    • Develop, review, and approve project documentation
    • Maintain established project portfolio
    • Establish, execute and report on project budget
    • Manage project risk
    • Monitor/control and re-plan project
    • Provide project status through project/program reviews
    • Annotate lessons learned and archive project data
    • Administer Work Management System (WMS) activities through the use of identified scheduling tools
  • Follow company and Government processes and procedures as required maintaining accountability and responsibility for project schedule, budget, and requirements to deliver projects on time meeting required budget
  • May be required to recruit and hire appropriate technical personnel to ensure the accomplishment of project requirements
  • Use established policies, procedures, and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of medium complexity that vary in nature and sequence
  • Performs other related Project assignments as requested

RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION

This role provides munitions management support for flight test operations and weapons engineering. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with eligibility for SAP indoctrination, work a standard 8 hour, Monday–Friday schedule, and flex to overtime/comp time to support mission requirements outside normal hours. The position involves tracking material and components in the Air Force’s Theater Integrated Combat Munitions System (TICMS), as well as providing munitions-related logistical and technical support including the coordination and scheduling of asset build-up and delivery. Familiarity with air-to-surface weapon systems such as Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) and standoff precision guided munitions is highly desired. This position will involve operating Government Vehicles and the ability to maintain a flightline driving certification is required.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide munitions management support for flight test and weapons engineering.
  • Provide scheduling and munitions logistical support to flight test operations, coordinating build-up, movement, and delivery of mission critical test assets.
  • Track inventory of munitions and munition components using the Air Force’s Theater Integrated Combat Munitions System (TICMS).
  • Work collaboratively with integrated product teams and vendor personnel.
  • Generate forecasts for future munition requirements based on engineering and program office inputs.

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 10 years involvement in technically demanding program or project assignments.

In addition, a Project Lead III 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 excellent 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 $120,000 to $160,000 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 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 combination of education/training and 10 years relevant experience
  • Minimum of 10 years involvement in technically demanding program or project assignments
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Top-Secret security clearance with eligibility for SAP indoctrination
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Valid state-issued driver's license
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a flightline driving certification and operate Government vehicles
  • Experience tracking munitions and components using the Air Force Theater Integrated Combat Munitions System (TICMS)
  • Knowledge or familiarity with air-to-surface weapon systems (e.g., JDAM, standoff precision guided munitions)
  • Demonstrated project management skills: resource organization, planning and budgeting, configuration management, process improvement
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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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