Mission Planner, Triton

Description

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Security Clearance Requirement: Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Telework Eligible? No

As the Triton Mission Planner, you'll play a key role in supporting the Triton Operational Support Unit (OSU) and Fleet VUP squadrons in every phase of mission planning-from initial creation to final delivery for flight operations. In this critical position, you'll develop comprehensive Triton mission plans, including approach, departure, and contingency routes, ensuring successful and safe operations. This role directly supports NAVAIR's Persistent Maritime Unmanned Aircraft System program office (PMA-262) and is based in Jacksonville, FL.

Specific Mission Planning responsibilities will include:

• Supporting air integration efforts by producing draft routes, graphics, and mission plan spreadsheets to support integration efforts with outside agencies.
• Providing subject matter expertise on the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS).
• Providing recommendations from an Operator's perspective while coordinating with the Navy Human Factors Engineering competency representatives concerning all matters relating to mission planning interfaces, workload, and supportability.
• Making recommendations on Mission Planning functions when coordinating with other Triton teams e.g., mission systems sensors teams, information assurance, training, safety, software, and interoperability for review and analysis.
• Researching technical and procedural information related to MPRA ISR-related missions, testing, and training.
• Conducting comparative analysis for both "make or buy" decisions and product comparison analysis for systems.
• Instructing fleet operators in the use and operation of the Joint Mission Planning System, from route creation to mission building.
• Supporting FAA COA submission by producing graphics and supporting mission planning documentation.
• Coordinating with industry partners and the US Navy to route and approve all mission plans through the required validation and approval processes.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Prior experience as an MQ-4 Triton Air Vehicle Operator (AVO) or Tactical Coordinator (TACCO), required.
• High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) UAS experience (e.g., Triton, BAMS, Global Hawk, etc.) experience, required.
• In-depth knowledge of the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) as well as FAA and ICAO regulations, with a strong understanding of how UAS integrates into those frameworks, required
• Bachelor's degree preferred; a combination of relevant education and experience will be considered

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.