AATC F-16 Mission Planning Analyst/Administrator

• Provide expertise on F-16 mission planning systems to include Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) and Portable Flight Planning Software (PFPS) to provide input for mission planning software updates to user interface and output.
• Act as system administrator to manage AATC Mission Planning computer systems.Build up and maintain new classified systems as they become available.
• Maintain DoD 8140 (451-Systems Administrator, Intermediate Level) compliance.
• Support AATC mission planning independently at home or away to facilitate deployments in support of flight test events.
• Responsible for both conceptual and technical implementation of software and hardware updates to mission planning systems into ARC aircraft, along with the synchronization efforts with the applicable program office and AATC.
• Provide backup capacity to download and archive post flight mission data, ensuring it is available for review, and oversee mission data transfers to the 309th Software Engineering Group / system vendors as required.
• Understand the operation and tactical applications of Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve aircraft and systems to better facilitate mission planning improvements.
• Directly support AATC in the development of advanced combat systems from cradle to grave in an independent, high-energy environment and will operate in multidisciplinary teams of industry and government personnel consisting of engineers, analysts, pilots, and aircrew.

• Current DoD 8140 (451-Systems Administrator, Intermediate Level) certification or the ability to achieve certification in 6-9 months.
• Ability to work on an aircraft flight line in a high-noise environment.
• Strong ability to work in an integrated product team environment with demonstrated leadership and customer interface skills to include the ability to work with military aircrew.
• Good analytical skills and be capable of operating in a multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to draft clear, concise reports, and to provide technical guidance and briefings.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.
• Must have a can-do attitude and be self-starting, ambitious, and hard-working.

• At least 3 years' computer science / system administrator experience.
• Familiarity with F-16 mission planning systems to include JMPS and PFPS (Portable Flight Planning Software).
• Familiarity with Active Directory, USAF Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Experience with aircraft test, to include execution and reporting.
• Background in classified special access programs and procedures.
• Background in USAF/USN combat aircraft systems and tactical employment.
• Experience with common design and data analysis tools.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cyber security, data science, information systems, information technology, or software engineering.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, certifications such as Cloud +, CICSP, GSEC, Security+, and SSCP.

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance and meet eligibility requirements for Special Access Program (SAP).

• Travel is expected to be intermittent. Up to 20% of travel, depending on program workload, with occasional travel periods to support test deployments for more than a week.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com