CV-22 Mission Planning Systems Engineer

Overview

Planned Systems International (PSI) is an Enterprise IT services company who focuses on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. PSI has a need for a Mission Planning Systems Engineer (MPSE) at Cannon AFB in Clovis, New Mexico. Mission Planning is an essential component for the execution of AFSOC missions. Specialized expertise and familiarity with the CV-22 is necessary to effectively support this function. MPSEs provide in-garrison support of aircraft systems and the IT components that interface with them to conduct operations. MPSEs are a critical support element for the operations and maintenance of mission planning IT capabilities wherever they may occur throughout the globe and these needs extend to AFSOC’s CV-22 units. The contractor shall provide Mission Planning support and instruction to accomplish tasks.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

• MPSEs will perform all standard duties and responsibilities associated with their role.
• MPSE will provide support at and travel to the on-site locations, exercise locations, simulator facilities, deployed locations and test locations to support CV-22 needs.
• MPSEs will learn the CV-22 Mission Planning System (MPS) theory, functions and operations and become familiar with the latest updates to the mission planning software and how to implement those updates in practical applications of executing mission planning.
• MPSEs instruct CV-22 aircrew members and the intelligence personnel supporting CV-22 operations concerning the practical operations of all CV-22 Mission Planning System (MPS) planning modules (functions).
• MPSEs facilitate planning efforts undertaken by CV-22 aircrew members and the intelligence personnel in support of training, test operations, exercises and real-world operations.
• MPSEs observe the mission planning actions, activities and efforts of CV-22 aircrew members and the intelligence personnel, categorizing and analyzing them for patterns of success and recurring difficulties encountered during the mission planning process.
• MPSEs document and report their observations of success and difficulty patterns to Government officials including operational squadron leadership and CV-22 mission planning software managers.
• MPSEs propose potential software improvements to mitigate the difficulties they have observed during the mission planning efforts in the field.
• MPSEs consult with CV-22 mission planning software designers and programmers concerning the difficulties they have observed/identified and their postulated software improvement solutions to mitigate those difficulties and improve the mission planning software.
• Provide direct support for ground and flight test organizations and activities associated with mission system modifications.
• Provide test organizations support in reviewing and assessing operational impacts to the CV-22 mission planning system modifications and participate in the CV-22 Software Change Review Board as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Will have mission planning experience and technical skills qualifications with applicable experience specific to military aviation, including a DoDM 8140.03 IAT Level II certification.
• Active T3 investigation, with the ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances as required for access to classified information.
• Will require detailed knowledge of AFSOC operations and tactics.
• Will require a minimum of five (5) years operational experience with or supporting navigation and mission planning techniques including preparation and check out of flight plans for aircraft weapons systems.
• Will require familiarity with the CV-22 tactical Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and mission guides.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in CS, IS, Engineering or related discipline or Tech School Cert related to CS or the equivalent military training.
• Knowledge of SOF:
  • Aviation Organizations
  • Intel Structure
  • Functions and Procedures
  • Command Relationships
• Operational Experience
  • Navigation and/or mission planning techniques including preparation and validation of planning products and outputs.
  • Familiar with the wide range of AFSOC weapon systems identified and possess in-depth, first-hand mission planning skills and knowledge related to the AFSOC deployment environments.
• Technical Computer Skills/Experience
  • SAMS-ESA
  • PFPS
  • XPlan
  • CAPS
  • VMPS
  • WinFPM
  • IMOM
  • VDAP
  • ATAK
  • WINTAK
• Will maintain a high level of training proficiency and excellence. Training excellence will be equated to the ability to impart skills to the AFSOC warfighter using mission scenarios, whereby the AFSOC user realizes the benefits of the mission planning & execution capabilities.
• Will possess the ability to develop processes and techniques which will enhance the CV-22 Mission Planning System (VMPS) and reduces the workload for other CV-22 mission planning support contractors.
• Will have a detailed working knowledge of processes and procedures for using automated tools to plan, support, and execute special operations roles for mission planning.
• Will possess an in-depth knowledge of the unified command structure, joint doctrine and joint policies.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Company Benefits

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.