Tracking Controller

**Amentum** is seeking a **Tracking** **Controller In Air / In Water** to support the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) Mission in **Andros Island, Bahamas**. AUTEC is a Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport's largest single team project, providing both deep and shallow water test and training environments. The **Tracking Controller** **In Air / In Water** is responsible for the management of real-time in-air and in-water range tracking systems and is accountable to the Test Operations Manager on the AUTEC project. **Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.** **Duties and Responsibilities:** * Manage real-time range tracking systems to meet test operation requirements in an efficient and successful manner. * Review all relevant test operations’ documents such as operation directives, test plans, pre-test briefings, and unclassified and classified naval messages. * Coordinate test tracking requirements with down-range site personnel prior/during/posttest support. * Attend pertinent test meetings including Range Safety briefs, pre-test briefs, test specific planning meetings, and range scheduling meetings.  * Ensure tracking stations in the Real-time Display Center are properly prepared and manned for range testing as required by the Operations Directive and AUTEC Schedule of Operations. * Maintain real-time logs of all test operations in accordance with established procedures, and oversee supplemental documentation requirements such as deficiency reports and range utilization reports. * Provide technical evaluation to the duty team of any real-time problem and suggest alternatives for meeting test objectives. * Exercise discretion and independent judgment to meet customer demands in conjunction with keeping company objectives in focus.  * Perform other duties as assigned. **Minimum Requirements:** *   BA / BS degree in Engineering, Science, Electronics, or equivalent preferred. * Military service or commercial experience (3 yrs.) in a technical field involving large-scale test operations may be substituted in lieu of the degree. * Must be able to qualify as a Tracking Controller for I/A and I/W Systems in accordance with work-based learning and certification requirements * Working knowledge of various tracking, acoustical, and/or communication systems as well as performance characteristics of US Navy vessels and anti-submarine warfare tactics a plus.  * Computer literacy in a Windows environment. Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English required. Use of Microsoft Outlook email and associated tools is imperative.  * Capacity to manage close vision work on computer screens/monitors. * Must be able to walk up/down a one flight stairwell as well as board range craft and fixed/rotary wing aircraft. * Work independently and as a part of a team with contractor, Range User and NUWC personnel.  * Aptitude for tactful interaction with a wide variety of military and civilian personnel of various nationalities.  * Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure; remain flexible and professional coping with changes in a real-time environment. * Must be able to reside in remote location with limited medical facilities. * **A valid US Passport and Driver’s License is required.** * **Clearance: Must possess and maintain a current Secret clearance; US Citizenship is required.** **Preferred Qualifications:**  * Working knowledge of various tracking, acoustical, and/or communication systems as well as performance characteristics of US Navy vessels and anti-submarine warfare tactics a plus. Knowledge of AUTEC capabilities beneficial.