FIELD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST I / 850

Position Description:

JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
Provides control, coordination, and direction to current and future customer base. Work performance contributes to meeting program objectives in a variety of both unique and conventional methods. Performs complex assignments in austere remote areas with widely varying duties. As a technical advisor and/or group leader, methodically determines cause/effect, reaches conclusions, and recommends a solution in real-time. Must have the ability to conduct a multitude of functions under stressful conditions in a constantly changing environment.

1. Independently performs a range of field operational tasks involving designing, locating, and developing remote areas for testing and training applications.

2. Contributes to development of the design specifications, analyses, or design reviews for complex projects.

3. Coordinates and works closely with logistics, financial, and project management to meet the customers' requirements.

4. Verifies and complies with the test plan and customer test/training objectives within the parameters of safety and security.

5. Prepares, delivers, and submits technical papers and performs operational studies.

6. Supports development of customer testing/training proposal and provides comments on the technical/operational level of effort of the proposed scope of work.

7. Conducts testing/training objectives with Project Director for each test; directs interface and liaison with customers at all levels to comply with requirements and specifications, from inception to final test activities.

8. Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyzes problems, proposes solutions and alternatives, and provides recommendations.

9. Maintains program schedules, status reports, budgets, plans, and other administrative tasks as required.

10. Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of considerable complexity that vary in nature and sequence.


REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE
The incumbent must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar unique operations environment scheduling and tasks. He/she must be intimately familiar with the area in which operations are conducted and have extensive knowledge of special equipment locations and capabilities, areas of population, Military Operating Area's (MOA), Explosive Ordnance Disposal, and range operations. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of The Sandia Corporation, rules for the use of restricted air and ground space, the range utilization periods of foreign national military agencies, and Red/Green Flag operations. This position requires knowledge of local area procedures including incident/accident procedures, unauthorized personnel entry contingency plans, and other local operating caveats required to conduct an effective and viable test/training program. Extensive knowledge of what constitutes a hazardous mission and the coordination steps to ensure safety is required. Familiarity with the government organization, structure, and supply is mandatory. The incumbent must have good verbal and written communications skills and be able to work duty days in excess of 10 hours and, on occasion, be separated from family for 3 weeks or longer to meet mission requirements.  Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and possess a valid driver’s license.