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Range Contact Team Lead- Camp Buehring , Kuwait

Job Description:

V2X has a requirement for a Range Contact Team Lead to serve at the Udairi Range Complex (URC) in Kuwait. The Range Contact Team Lead will report directly to the Range Support Supervisor and ensure the full spectrum of Range support is provided to enable successful gunnery/range training events. He/she will oversee OCN range support laborers to ensure uninterrupted support of ATA Target Lifter, Theissen Target Systems (TTS), the TRACR operating system, and range equipment maintenance. The Range Contact Team Lead will monitor all range support activity to ensure all support efforts are executed in accordance with Kuwait Government environmental directives, applicable regulations, and SOPs. The successful candidate must be a United States citizen, with proof of citizenship and a current U.S. passport. Additionally, the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Required Hours:

Standard work week will be six (6) days per week for up to eight (8) hours per day while at OCONUS work site(s), and a standard 40-hour work week while at CONUS work sites.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures all range support efforts are coordinated and resources identified early during the planning process.

• Collaborates daily with Range Technician Lead for current and future operations, range support and maintenance requirements.

• Coordinates as directed with internal teammates, training units and other authorized organizations for all range facility support and training areas.

• Responsible for actioning, as directed all -10 level or above range maintenance efforts, including target lifter and TRACR operating system faults as reported by Range Technicians via ad-hoc reporting and followed up per MAXIMO work order processes.

• Assists training units with establishing ranges to meet range qualification standards (TC 25-8) for a Heavy Armor Brigade (ABCT).

• Manages routine maintenance, equipment, resources, and labor to maintain ATA & TTS targetry and TRACR operating systems to include all ancillary equipment.

• Prepares and submits weekly range and training reports and maintain historical records; to include MAXIMO data entries.

• Identifies and tracks efficiencies to reduce unnecessary range support and maintenance costs.

• Supervises the emplacement of stationary and moving infantry and armor target lifters and ancillary equipment.

• Develops all reports as directed in support of the Prime Program.

• Ensures that all range support operations are executed in a Safe manner and meet all range Safety requirements in compliance with the ASG-KU Range Operations Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Assists units as directed in coordinating scheduled training area to ensure units can train in the local training area and remain compliant with Kuwait Government environmental directives.

• Provides technical expertise as directed in support of Combined Arms ranges for evolving ARCENT training requirements.

• Responsible for ensuring the enforcement Safety standards on all ranges and or training areas in accordance with DA PAM 385-63.

• Performs other duties as required/directed by the V2X Program Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• 6 years’ work experience of range operations at major training sites such as Grafenwoehr, NTC, JRTC and JMRC, with Subject Matter Expertise focused on targetry, device fabrication and range operations.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to work under deadlines while adhering to all applicable safety guidelines including: AR 385-63, DA Pam 385-63, and Area Support Group – Kuwait Range Operations Standardized Operating Procedures.

• Knowledgeable with DA standard -10 thru -40 level maintenance TTPs.

• Knowledgeable with AR 385-63 Range Safety and DA Pam 385-63 Range Safety.

• Knowledgeable with Training Ranges TC 25-8.

• Experience working with coalition units.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project).

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Highly proficient in reading and using a map, giving, and accepting directions in topographical terms, and in communicating map information with other members of the Range Operations team.

• Collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and insight, to understand the overall effect of decisions.

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in order to handle a demanding workload.

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.

• Ability to work effectively with employees and management of all levels.

Other Requirements

• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

• Must have a valid driver’s license, able to obtain a US Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Kuwait Driver’s License.

• US citizenship is required, as an active and existing Secret security clearance is required AFTER day 1.

• Must possess a US Passport with at least 6 months of remaining eligibility.

• Walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces up to 8 hours/day & sit for up to 3 hours/day; climb/descend stairs; grasp or handle objects; use finger dexterity; bend elbows/knees; reach above/below shoulders; read/interpret typewritten print; communicate by voice & detect sound by ear.

Desired Qualifications:

• Former Battalion / Brigade gunner with experience on a Battalion or Brigade staff in planning gunnery scenarios for Stabilized and Unstabilized gunnery.

• Previous experience working on a US Government contract in Southwest Asia.

• Experience working with interpreters.

• Previous TRACR operating system experience.

• Previous electronic / hydroelectric system maintenance experience.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Training, Management, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution and six (6) years’ work experience. Eight (8) years of additional equivalent work experience (14 total years) may be accepted in lieu of BA/BS education requirement.

• Able to complete the on-line prerequisites of the Range Operations Professional Development (ROPD) Program IAW AR 350-19 within 30-days of hiring.

Contractor personnel shall comply with all theater command policies, regulations, and General Orders. All tours are unaccompanied.

Must be able to obtain a U.S. SECRET Security Clearance

Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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