AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As a Mission Planning Systems Tech with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

 

• Provide expert test and evaluation (T&E) support for various Advanced Sensor Technologies Program Office (AST PO) mission planning systems and C4I systems associated with the Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) including, but not limited to, TacMobile, TMAAS, Minotaur, DDMC, Common Data Link (CDL), and Link-16. 
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for the given systems supporting all phases of ground and flight testing including documentation, security and Information Assurance (IA) coordination, execution, asset scheduling, media tracking and configuration management, data dissemination, analysis, metrics development, verification, and reporting tasks.
• Develop documentation including procedures and processes for mission planning systems that are accurate, repeatable and thoroughly meet T&E objectives and maximize asset availability
• Collaborate with program staff, supporting organizations and system-development contractors to efficiently resolve any issues
• Coordinate test support activities with other DoD and Navy organizations as they relate to mission planning systems
• Coordinate and deploy mission planning systems to remote detachment sites in support of test activities.  Travel and provide on-site support
• Coordinate with AST PO and Navy security and information assurance (IA) teams to ensure all mission planning systems maintain their Authority To Operate (ATO) and meet all security and IA guidelines.   Support compliance inspections and datacalls
• Effectively track all media associated with mission planning systems with thorough configuration management practices.
• Coordinate dissemination of post-flight data from mission planning systems to internal and external data customers
• Perform test and evaluation of mission planning systems with test planning and test execution.  Perform evaluation of test data by analyzing results, assessing compliance with system specifications, operational requirements and accurately presenting the analysis and status in briefs and test reports.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active TOP SECRET Clearance.
• BS/BA desired and minimum of seven (7) years of test engineering and/or systems engineering experience.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: NAVAIRINST 3960 test planning and evaluation, or software and hardware operations test and evaluation. Ability to work 100% on-site.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience.   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is desired.

   

  • Experience with TacMobile
  • Experience with TMAAS
  • Must have completed a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) within the past six (6) years or currently enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program
  • Must have CompTIA Security+ certification, or be able to acquire the certification within six (6) months of hire in order to meet DoD 8570 compliance. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work with integrated test teams that are comprised of military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

   

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $91,600.00/Yr. - USD $153,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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