AIR Battle Manager

Duties Performs as an instructor for the Air Battle Manager/Weapons Director position. Ensures training encompasses the full spectrum of theory, formal classroom and actual live, distributive and simulation missions on Battle Management Systems functions. Determines training requirements by analyzing unit training objectives, missions, combat readiness reports, Training Review Boards, Standard/Evaluation reports and directives. Prepares local course outlines to include: operation of complex classified electronic and telecommunications equipment, involving audio and video programming equipment, high powered transmitters, receivers, antenna systems, and communications terminal equipment; basic crewmember duties and responsibilities; safety precautions in an electronic environment; psychological factors and mission procedures. Develops lesson plans in accordance with syllabus courseware. Develops, establishes, validates and maintains unit computer systems training programs using operation training and tracking software. Monitors the training status of personnel and ensures that supplemental and/or remedial training is accomplished. Develops unit mission section specific instructional standards, training plans, tests, lesson plans, and other training materials. Identifies resource and funding requirements. Performs cost analysis, task analysis, and student load factor analysis. Evaluates training program effectiveness. Leads or participates in process improvement teams to recommend improvements to instructional methods or processes. Works with training contractors. Participates in workshops and course reviews. Participates in conferences and recommends course changes. Provides feedback on contractor courseware and instructional effectiveness. Schedules upgrade and proficiency training for personnel. Schedules and conducts training for instructors and examiners on instructional methodology, student assessment and training techniques to develop instructor proficiency. Conducts training for worldwide capability to include initial, upgrade and proficiency training to established standards and Air Force Instructions (AFI's). Maintains the qualification to perform as an evaluator while managing a crew and assigning duties. Conducts sensor, radar, data link and electronic protection system checks and briefs Mission Commander (MC) and Section Lead (SL) on operational status of ground based sensor systems and detection capabilities. Monitors and directs the accurate detection, tracking, collection, display, reporting, identification, recording and dissemination of surveillance data. Direct and coordinates the identification of all observed activity within designated areas. Coordinates C2 decisions with external airborne and ground based assets. Controls all ground based electronic protection systems. Supervises establishment of all data link systems. Coordinates with intelligence officer for pre-mission briefings and debriefs intelligence section on pertinent mission data. Establishes classified mission kits for ground based duties and maintains control of classified materials. Analyzes the surveillance situation and advises the MC and SL of surveillance information. Notifies the MC and SL when electronic countermeasures (ECM) are experienced and coordinates electronic counter countermeasures (ECCM) actions. Coordinates with external agencies to ensure accurate active and passive tracking and track tell are performed. Monitors and manages sensor data to ensure the optimum sensor quality is maintained. Coordinates command and control coordinate system origin system changes with MC and SL. Ensures surveillance briefing is conducted prior to assuming station. Coordinates, plans and implements inter-operability procedures for air-to-air and air-to-ground data link requirements involving Air Force, joint, NATO and allied forces. Performs ECCM functions. Configures equipment to eliminate or reduce the effects of ECM. Maintains coordination with external agencies. Compiles operational data for mission reports. Identifies and corrects faulty operational techniques. Performs mission crew duties as an ABM or WD. Ensures that appropriate coordination and documentation are accomplished in accordance with prescribed directives and instructions. Ensures the operations section maintain current and accurate tactical situation, weapons, weather, airbase status and other situational information. Fuses Section Lead (SL) guidance, air tasking orders, real time sensor data and off-board intelligence information to integrate US Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force as well as allied forces in air-to-air surface engagements of hostile forces for the systems and attack support assets under control. Coordinates with the SD for attack authority, for attack support assets, as well as environmental/situation changes. Recommends procedures and techniques to improve ECCM effectiveness. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret Security Clearance. Qualifications THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME. To ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below we suggest using the USAJobs resume builder. IF YOU USE YOUR OWN RESUME PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INCLUDE THE BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES (MONTH AND YEAR) FOR ALL JOBS LISTED IN YOUR RESUME. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Military Grades: E-4 through E-9, O1 through O4 GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training arranging or procuring transportation for personnel, cargo or freight. Experience in non-routine pre and post auditing of freight bills, bills of lading, and personnel transportation vouchers. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems. For positions requiring supervisory functions; experience which included responsibility for the supervision and management of personnel. Education There are no additional education requirements required for this position. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( Register Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) ). More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career