Systems Controller - Range Communications

Amentum is seeking a Systems Controller – Range Communications to support the Space Force Range contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides specialized Communications Subsystems support to the Eastern Range during launch, simulations, pre-tests, post-tests and non-test periods

• Conducts pre-test briefings and post-test critiques for minor scheduled operations

• Reviews range schedules in advance to ensure required instrumentation and customer requirements can be met for the respective Subsystem

• Reviews facility power, Authorized Service Interruptions (ASI), and other downtime activity requests and assists in determining impact, coordination, and approval of requests

• Schedules Communications outages with Range Scheduling and ensures REMEDY identifies the appropriate maintenance status for approved outages

• Creates Communications schedules based on requirements defined within the Eastern Range Schedule

• Monitors performance and status of all systems utilizing local network management workstations and/or work center reporting, at all times, including pre-launch and launch activities

• Operates HF Global Communication Systems (HFGCS) terminals to assign antennas, frequencies, and communication with aircraft and vessels for daily and launch mission requirements

• Assists in the management of daily operations of the appropriate systems during tests and non-test periods and ensures all sites understand procedures during test and simulations

• Documents all known or suspected system failures, assigns appropriate resources to investigate/repair failure or restore service and ensures all actions are documented professionally and on-time to meet contractual performance metrics

• Follows up on any actions documented by Planner Controller to ensure appropriate system status calls and response priorities are documented and provided to the appropriate systems personnel

• Coordinates and acts as liaison when necessary during troubleshooting efforts between multiple systems/sites and locations

• Recommends changes to operating procedures to improve system performance or operational efficiencies

• Communicates with personnel to obtain background information to meet operational emergencies and ensure the maximum probability of meeting requirements

• Vigorously pursue initiatives to improve the quality, efficiencies, and timeliness of Department and contract enterprise solutions, products or services

• Innovative process improvement oriented ensuring contract compliance and fulfillment while devising and implementing process improvement methods derived from internal and external integrated process team actions

• Able to quickly develop and integrate contract enterprise Integrated Process Team (IPT) concepts and recommendations to capitalize on Cross Range best practices, efficiencies and standardization

• May propose, implement, or direct alternate methods to meet service restoration requirements without violating configuration management directives

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• AS Degree in Electronic Technology, or two year technical school, equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Eight (8) years of related Communications electronic technician or Network Operations Center experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

• Good knowledge of engineering and electronic theory

• Technical understanding of Network Topology/Technology

• Extensive knowledge of Eastern Range Communications Systems, preferred

• Strong leadership skills to facilitate technical direction to personnel supporting daily and mission operation activities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to make logical decisions under pressure

• Ability to work well independently and with team members with limited supervision

• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-orientated environment

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

• Ability to clearly communicate in English utilizing telephone handsets, headsets and handheld microphones

• The flexibility to work regular non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements or the 24/7 work center requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

• Valid U.S. Passport or ability to obtain one

• Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement

Compensation Details:

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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