Tracking Controller

pae

📍 oconus-bahamas bahamas🕐 8d ago🔗 workday

Job Description

**Amentum** is seeking a **Tracking Controller (In-Air/In-Water Systems)** to join our team on Andros Island, Bahamas to support the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) mission. **Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.** **Essential Responsibilities:** * The Tracking Controller 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. * 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:** * 3 years of relevant experience.  * Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Electronics or equivalent preferred. Three years of military service or commercial experience 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  * Computer literacy in a Windows environment and understanding of Microsoft Outlook email and associated tools is imperative.    * Capacity to manage close vision work on computer screens/monitors.   * Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English required. * 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 Government 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 work location with limited medical facilities. * Valid US passport will be required. * **Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.** **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 is preferred.   * Knowledge of AUTEC capabilities is preferred.
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