RiverTech is looking for a RQ-4 Operations & Airspace Planning Systems Support Professional to work at Langley AFB, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
Develop, coordinate, and advocate RPA operations guidance for inclusion in USAF and FAA regulatory guidance
Coordinate domestic and oceanic airspace access for RQ4/RPA Operations with FAA authorities, affected air traffic control facilities, overseas command representatives, and host nation civil/military airspace authorities to include development of Certificate of Authorization or Waiver applications and/or Letters of Agreement/Memorandums of Understanding as applicable
Coordinate bed down activities for main and forward operating bases
Participate in the Flight Technical Order Review Board as ACC Representative
Participate in the Global Hawk System Safety Group as ACC ops representative
Assist in development and coordination of exercise requirements and objectives to ensure system capabilities are appropriately employed in exercise scenarios
Assist in preparing and coordinating AF Form 1067s, AF Form 847s, other requirement documents (i.e. CCDs, ICDs, etc.)
Preparing, reviewing, and commenting on background papers, programming documents, briefings, staff packages, CONOPS, AFIs, joint documents, strategic planning documents, etc. supporting office objectives
Qualifications
Must possess an Active TS/SCI Clearance
Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university AND 15 years of experience in reconnaissance operations, staff, RQ4/RPA systems or other operational experience within the airborne ISR mission area
Must be a Military rated pilot expertise in manned or unmanned aircraft required
Must have a minimum of 3 years of staff experience at the USAF MAJCOM, NAF, or Wing level
Must be knowledge and understanding of the RQ-4 system, performance, capabilities, mission planning, and concept of operations
Must be knowledge of emerging Communication, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management requirements and on-going airborne and ground-based sense-and -avoid efforts
Must be knowledgeable of airspace management and familiarity with air traffic control procedures
Job ID
2024-14138
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders , RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.
As a RiverTech employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).