Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Administrator IRES - SSFB

Position Title: Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Administrator

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Administrator supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Develop system and reference architectures for expeditionary APNT within mounted, dismounted, and C2 environments.
• Develop user requirements and technical specifications for expeditionary APNT capabilities.
• Develop thorough testing practices and analysis of incremental system improvements as they become technologically and programmatically available.
• Develop modeling for the entire project lifecycle using a tailored and integrated framework based on TOGAF and ITIL best practices.
• Develop / author deliverables in the form of technical papers and technical briefs required to convey information, interpret data, and provide courses of action to decisionmakers
• Deployment and Testing of the Test Asset Fly-Away Kit (TAFAK)
• Perform market analysis/technical assessments of new and emerging, commercially available APNT capabilities, including anti-jam antennas, distribution hubs, and various mission-essential accessories
• Mentor government and contractor staff on PNT related topics
• Providing SME support on APNT system integration within/on military platforms and with PNT dependent client systems
• Provide SME oversight into the development and testing of PNT technologies/systems to ensure systems satisfy requirements and their effectiveness and/or limitations are known in contested environments
• Conduct / participate in modeling and simulation activities on APNT capabilities/systems
• Vulnerability assessments: Evaluate military platforms and systems to identify vulnerabilities to jamming, spoofing, and other MDA threats
• Mitigation strategies: Develop, test, and implement technologies and procedures to protect friendly forces from PNT attacks
• Offensive operations: Advise on tactics to deny, degrade, or deceive an adversary's access to PNT data
• Technology evaluation: Assess new technologies for PNT resilience, such as advanced anti-jam antennas, multi-sensor integration, and alternative PNT solutions
• Interagency and coalition coordination: Collaborate with interagency and allied partners to build a common understanding of PNT-related challenges and coordinate responses
• Review CDRLs from APNT vendors to ensure contract / technical compliance and that positive progress is being made
• Assist team leadership/members in identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives, problem-solving actions, and in gaining consensus from senior leadership and stakeholders on solutions to issues that may conflict with existing policies, organizational objectives, and/or practices
• Gather and apply data to determine, update, and maintain credible and relevant metrics in support of program objectives and decision points

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.  The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 12, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
  • May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 6, or more, years of directly related experience
• Must have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
• May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have experience as a PNT systems engineer/administrator supporting a large enterprise with knowledge of large operational environments
• Must have general networking experience
• Must have a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification or higher
• Possess recognized APNT subject matter expertise with a deep knowledge of the military tactics and technical methods used to control and protect PNT data in contested environments

• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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