JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
The Mission Operations Controller III provides control, coordination, and direction to personnel operating system assets involved in mission activity. Work performance contributes to meeting program objectives, assessing program effectiveness, and analyzing a variety of unusual and conventional test-related problems. The incumbent performs complex assignments with widely varying duties including the complete cycle of testing parameters as related to primary assignment, determining cause and effect relationships, reaching conclusions, and recommending solutions. He/she performs with the ability to conduct a variety of tests under stressful conditions, in a constantly changing test environment. Principal functions and duties include:

1. Conduct testing objectives with project director using applicable systems for each test.

2. Setup, operate, and monitor communication networks, computer terminals, and CRT video displays to ensure integrity of processed data.

3. Provide positive control of assets during assigned missions, both close control as well as tactical control.

4. Conduct test from a command post and direct systems as necessary to satisfy test objectives.

5. Interface directly with project director and customer to ensure test objectives are met with the scheduled systems.

6. Provide assistance with scheduling and administrative requirements.

7. Use established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of moderate complexity that vary in nature and sequence.

8. Provide work direction to subordinate work unit personnel.

9. Perform other related work as required.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their assigned job.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily sedentary in an office and operations center environment; however, some walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, stretching, and lifting up to 40 pounds is required. The incumbent must have good visual acuity and the ability to discern all colors of the spectrum. This position may require routine travel to remote Company work locations.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE
The incumbent should be a high school graduate or equivalent, graduate of a military Air Intercept Control school or Air Weapons Control school and have 6 years experience controlling aircraft using close and tactical control. This position requires 8 years experience with electronic systems, radars, communications/video systems, and knowledge of their operational characteristics. The incumbent must be thoroughly familiar with testing procedures and experienced in directing the use of test assets and personnel to fulfill mission goals in an ambitious testing environment. The incumbent must have good verbal and written communication skills and be experienced in the use of computer terminals. The incumbent must be able to work duty days in excess of eight hours, shift work, overnight stays, and weekend work to meet required schedule demands. Working knowledge of word processing and integrated software applications is required. Incumbent may be required to qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and must possess a valid state issued driver's license.

DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.
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