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Tactical Air Support, Inc.

Senior Tactical Systems Analyst (F-35 United Operational Test Team)
Nellis, Nevada

Salary Range: $85.00-$101.00 hourly, DOE

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-time F-35 Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support F-35 Operational Test (OT) at Nellis AFB with travel to bases in the Southwest United States and Washington D.C. area.

The F-35 United Operational Test Team (UOTT) has its headquarters at Nellis AFB, NV and includes USAF, USN, and USMC personnel as well as service members from the United Kingdom and Australia. UOTT is responsible for OT of all three variants of the F-35 and oversees four OT squadrons (USAF, USN, USMC, and RAF) while conducting tests on open-air ranges and sophisticated simulation facilities. F-35 SMEs work with active duty, government civilian and contractor personnel to plan, brief, conduct, and debrief flight tests to include data analysis and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Keep informed on F-35 software, lethality, survivability, and tactics updates
• Provide coordination and liaison between F-35 Pilots and UOTT Analysts and Engineers
• Participate in test planning, briefing, execution, debriefing, data analysis, and report writing
• Review F-35 cockpit video and flight data with pilots and analysts to identify enhancements and deficiencies and generate Deficiency Reports when required
• Coordinate with OT Squadrons, the Joint Program Office, Lockheed Martin and its subcontractors, and government oversight organizations
• Support F-35 testing in Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) facilities as a Test Conductor, White Force Commander and Red Air simulation pilot
• Regularly interact with and provide guidance, support, and input to internal and external customers, including operational squadrons, weapon school personnel, and program offices

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Aeronautics, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Physics, or related scientific discipline
• Twelve (12) or more years' direct experience employing U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) strike/fighter aircraft
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload to maintain schedules, deadlines, and standards on assigned projects
• Travel (20%) to various work sites throughout the U.S.
• Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI Eligibility
• Eligible for SAP/SAR programs
• Valid State Driver License
• Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States, complete a U.S. government I-9 form, and successfully pass a government background check

Desired Experience/Skills

• Weapons school graduate, test pilot school graduate, former weapons school instructor, TPS, or FRS/TPU instructor
• Comprehensive technical and functional knowledge of F-35 weapon and mission systems
• Equivalent combination of training, education, and experience in a relevant field or industry will be considered in lieu of degree
• Familiarity or experience with the U.S. Armed Forces, Foreign Military Personnel and DoD federal contractors and the aerospace, defense, or commercial aviation industry
• Experience with various operational squadrons, training squadrons, test squadrons, program offices, and tactical centers of excellence
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Work Authorization

• Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 Form
• Tactical Air Support is a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace. Pre-employment, random, or for cause drug/alcohol testing (including for marijuana) required

Tactical Air Support is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

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