ATHENA-R PED LNO

The ATHENA-R PED LNO will perform liaison duties for an Airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR) platform on a project or program that is complex and/or novel in concept and development related to military operations and strategy.  Develops problem resolution options based on thorough knowledge of the situation, globally, as well as internally, utilizing complex quantitative and qualitative theory and principles.

Under the general direction of a project, program, and/or division manager, and within the scope of work derived from a contract with a government customer, performs multi-faceted assignments requiring the analysis of complex systems and projects. Is an expert in the field and in certain client communities.  Anticipates future requirements, develops, and evaluates plans for various projects or program activities to meet requirements.  Assesses and recommends the feasibility of proposed approaches to solve problems.  Possesses a thorough knowledge of applicable operational mission areas and national defense requirements.  

The primary responsibilities of the PED LNO are to ensure the daily success and reporting on ISR flight operations to satisfy customer requirements. Provides operational subject matter expert consultation to senior military and government officials and command interface with the customer.  Also provides metric-based, qualitative, and functionally appropriate Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) checks, assessments, reviews, audits, and tests to ensure team compliance. Provides oversite of all mission processes, activities, and tactical operations. Coordinates laterally and vertically with ATHENA and customer teams. 

• Provide technical, tactical and operational Signal Intelligence, Electronic Warfare Analysis, Mission Planning and/or Operations support to external and internal customers.
• Act as the deployed team members direct point of contact to provide operational support and ensure team is prepared to conduct all operations as tasked by the customer. 
• Ensure compliance with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), FAA Regulations, Flight and Ground Operations Procedures (FGOPS). 
• Ensure all flight crew are certified, current, and operating in accordance with the FGOPS. 
• Establishes and monitors standards for the quality of programs and documents.  Assists in the resolution of project and program priorities.  Assures quality control throughout all contract activities.
• Demonstrates superior writing and presentation skills to develop briefings, documents, papers, conceptual, and analytical reports for clients.
• Maintains and complies with security procedures in the performance of duties.
• May provide direction, training, and assistance to other project staff, as a senior expert in a particular field.
• Provides policy and guidance recommendation to the PM, program staff, and MAG management based on thorough analysis that utilizes “cutting edge” theory, principles, and methods. 
• Operates in multinational, interagency, joint, and service unique environments.
• Deploys OCONUS working with US Military Forces and/or Foreign Allied Military Forces in Tactical Operations Centers, Military Intelligence Community or Manned Aircraft.
• Performs U.S. military intelligence, signal intelligence & electronic warfare analysis, tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (TCPED) with an operational background focused on Manned ISR mission sets.

Minimum Requirements

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.