For a former military professional, we cannot imagine a better job. This work is important support to the warfighter; it’s interesting; and the people are dedicated to the mission. We are looking for team members who can figure things out quickly; produce military-quality information products, and “lean forward” to identify risks and impacts to planned military operations.

The job is in support of the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC) located at Kirtland AFB, NM. The JNWC supports the US Space Command mission by enabling Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) superiority for the Department of Defense, Interagency, and Coalition Partners comprised of members from all services. You don’t need to be a navigation warfare expert when you get here; nobody was, but we learned. You are not required to perform this mission by yourself. We create a team for every COCOM or area of responsibility (AOR). It’s a Team Sport.

Responsibilities:

• BIG PICTURE: Support joint warfighting Combatant Commanders (CoCOM) for issues related to Global Positioning System (GPS), Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR).
• Member of the JNWC Current Operations Division assigned to a theater team dedicated to supporting a CoCOM
• Develop understanding of potential adversaries in the assigned area of responsibility (AOR) and their ability to disrupt Blue Force understanding of position, navigation, and time (PNT)
• Support exercises by planning Navwar exercise injects intended to degrade Blue Force PNT knowledge consistent with exercise Red Force capabilities and tactics.
• Develop NAVWAR training and perform assessments for CCMD and Service Commanders in your AOR.
• Provide NAVWAR threat analysis and assessments for operational planning.
• Communication AOR information requirements to the Modeling and simulation team.
• Provide reach back support to joint operational warfighters.
• Prepare and present briefings and papers on NAVWAR matters to operational and professional audiences.

Required Skills:

• Understanding that precise employment of military force requires knowledge or your location and target location
• Generally, understand that Navwar is an adversary’s attempt to disrupt Blue Force PNT knowledge
• Professional knowledge of Electronic Warfare effects; not required to be an EW expert.
• Ability to work unsupervised and independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain good working relations.
• Professional knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to do shift work for exercise support (limited).

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of GNSS, PNT, and NAVWAR implementation and effects.
• Understanding of Department of Defense structure and operations, with emphasis on Combatant Commands and theater operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex and/or sensitive issues; and maintain good working relations

Required Experience:

• 5-10 years of military experience doing any of the following: joint operations centers, operational planning processes, training, or field exercise planning.
• Basic understanding of GPS /PNT /NAVWAR as applied to military systems and operational capabilities
• Position requires CONUS /OCONUS travel to support exercise planning and execution.
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI required to be considered for the position

Preferred Experience:

• Electronic Warfare

COVID-19 Compliance Guidelines:

As a federal contractor, all LinQuest team members may be required to comply with Executive Order 14042- Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, which may include mandatory vaccination and ability to provide proof of vaccination status prior to start of employment. Additionally, team members are expected to comply with all safety protocols related to mask wearing and physical distancing while in covered contractor workplaces. If applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement through LinQuest Human Resources and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• TS/SCI

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)