Range Plans SME (AIR)

Position Title: Range Plans SME (Air)
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
Job Description:
V2Xhas a requirement for a Range Operations Planner with Aerial weapons, light and range experience to plan, prepare and provide gunnery range planning through execution for the USARCENT live-fire ranges and Situational Training Exercise (STX) live-fire events in Kuwait. The Range Operations Planner-Air will work directly under the supervision of the URC Plans Chief and will assist training units with the development of live-fire range scenarios, gunnery exercises and other planning efforts as required. The Range Operations Planner-Air must be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all U.S Military Aerial weapon systems, maneuver and gunnery capabilities and operations. The Range Operations Planner-Air must be United States citizen with proof of citizenship, current U.S. passport.
Required Hours:
Standard work week will be six (6) days per week for up to eight (8) hours per day while at OCONUS work site(s), and a standard 40-hour work week while at CONUS work sites.
Responsibilities:
The Range Operations Planner-Air shall be responsible for the following:

• Coordinating scheduled range activities and resources to ensure the range is ready for training when training units enter the range(s).
• Assist the training unit with the development of gunnery scenarios and live-fire training exercises, to ensure all range Safety requirements are in compliance with the ASG-KU Range Operations Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Assist units in coordinating scheduled training area to ensure unit can train in the local training area and remain compliant with Kuwait Government environmental directives.
• Provides Aerial weapon system expertise in the development of ranges in support of evolving USARCENT training requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring the enforcement Safety standards on all ranges and or training areas in accordance with DA PAM 385-63.
• Performs other duties as required/directed by the ATROMS Program Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Former Division, Brigade, or Battalion, Aviation master gunner with experience on a brigade or division staff in planning and executing Aerial gunnery scenarios.
• Knowledge of all weapons systems in a Combined Arms Aviation Brigade (CAB) with Subject Matter Expertise focused on Aerial weapon systems.
• Knowledge of range operations at major training sites such as the NTC, JRTC and JMRC, with Subject Matter Expertise focused on Aerial weapon systems.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work under deadlines while adhering to all applicable safety guidelines including: AR 385-63, DA Pam 385-63, and Area Support Group - Kuwait Range Operations Standardized Operating Procedures
• Knowledgeable with AR 385-63 Range Safety and DA Pam 385-63 Range Safety.
• Experience working with coalition units.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project).
• Highly proficient in reading and using a map, giving and accepting directions in topographical terms, and in communicating map information with other members of the Range Operations Team.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and insight, to understand the overall effect of decisions.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in order to handle a demanding workload.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and management of all levels.
• Must have a valid driver's license, able to obtain a US Government Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Kuwait Driver's License.
• US citizenship is required, as an active and existing Secret security clearance is required AFTER day 1.
• Meet medical requirements for position as determined by a pre-employment medical screening & published CRC and USCENTCOM medical deployment standards.

• Walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces up to 8 hours/day & sit for up to 3 hours/day; climb/descend stairs; grasp or handle objects; use finger dexterity; bend elbows/knees; reach above/below shoulders; read/interpret typewritten print; communicate by voice & detect sound by ear.
• Previous experience working on a US government contract in Southwest Asia.
• Aviation NCO Advanced Course graduate or equivalent schooling or higher.
• Knowledge of military training methodologies.
• Operations Sergeant Major for a Battalion, Brigade, Division or Major Training Command.
• Knowledge of the Live, Virtual, Constructive and Gaming training environments.
• Experience with current US Army Battle Command Systems.
• Experience working with interpreters.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Training, Management, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution and eight (8) years' work experience. Eight (8) years of additional equivalent work experience (16 total years) may be accepted in lieu of BA/BS education requirement.
• Able to complete the Range Operations Professional Development (ROPD) Program IAW AR 350-19 within 30-days of hiring.

Contractor personnel shall comply with all theater command policies, regulations, and General Orders. All tours are unaccompanied.
Must be able to obtain a U.S. SECRET Security Clearance
Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other's differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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