AFTES Instructor

Description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Emerald Coast Division has an opportunity for an experienced Air Force Targeting Instructor, located at Eglin AFB in Florida or remotely under certain circumstances, beginning in August 2024.  This position supports CONUS and OCONUS training & development support of the Air Force Targeting and Effects Software (AFTES) and the Integrated Munitions Effects Assessment (IMEA) software programs.  Applicant must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance.  ARA is a 100% employee-owned company that offers excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement and more.

This position is an integral part of the Air Force Targeting community and requires a minimum of five years of experience with Air-to-Surface Targeting products (e.g., JMEM Weaponeering System (JWS) and/or Digital Imagery Exploitation Engine (DIEE)).  Experience as a trainer (Goodfellow AFB, Joint Targeting School, Precision Fires Course, Combatant Command Qualification Course, weapons school, weapon/aircraft program offices) and/or equivalent experience in an applicable career field (e.g. Targeting, Fires) is preferred. Unit level training positions also qualify.  Bachelor's Degree or higher is desired but may be substituted with operational experience. Applicant must be willing to travel away from home on business up to, but not limited to, ten working days a month. Travel includes both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

**ARA' Benefits Package Includes:   **

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution  

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan  

• Various insurance options including Flexible Spending Plan, Health Savings Account (HSA)  

• Paid leave and holidays.  

AFTES Instructor Qualifications:

•  Bachelor's degree or better (desired).

• A minimum of 5 years of experience related to air-to-surface targeting software, and/or four years of experience related to Air targeting is required.

• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance; selected applicant will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment.

AFTES Instructor Required Skills:  

• Considerable knowledge and understanding of air-to-surface and/or surface-to-surface fires engagements.

• Ability to perform Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Target Development (BTD, ITD & ATD).

• Understanding of Target Systems Analysis (TSA), Target List Management (TLM), and Combat Assessment (CA).

• Comfortable presenting technical information to large audiences consisting of a broad base of knowledge and expertise.

• The ability to tailor information to the appropriate level of understanding.

• The ability to prepare written reports/briefings indicating solutions or range of possible alternatives in rank of desirability and probability of success when there is no single solution, and interfacing with customers to help define work processes.

• Ability to successfully complete a Government Instructor Certification Board.

• Deep understanding related to operational weaponeering, weapon systems effectiveness methodologies, target coordinate mensuration, collateral damage estimation, and database maintenance.

• Ability to analyze operational weaponeering methodologies and understand the rigorous methods of scientific and mathematical inputs.

Additional Consideration for:

• Recent experience as a military training instructor at a service targeting school or other related military course, and completion of a Joint Targeting School (JTS) accredited CDE course.

• Experience in Air Operations Centers (AOCs) is desired.

** ** Company Details:

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is a recognized leader in the development of cutting-edge research, engineering, and software solutions that are critical to national defense and other problems facing the U.S.  ARA is a scientific and engineering company with an excellent national reputation and over a 40-year history of sustained growth. Our culture supports career growth and rewards innovation, self-motivation, and technical excellence.  ARA is an employee-owned company with an attractive benefit package that includes 401-K, Employee Stock Ownership, Flexible Spending Plan, and various insurance options.  Our specialty is finding innovative solutions to complex technical problems.  We are seeking talented and motivated individuals who can help us meet our objective of providing quality service to our customers.  Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at ~~~.

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)