Mission Operations Controller II

Company: Arcata Associates
Location: North Las Vegas
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The Mission Operations Controller II provides control, coordination, and direction to personnel operating system assets involved in mission activity. Work performance contributes to meeting program objectives, assessing program effectiveness, and analyzing a variety of unusual and conventional test-related problems. Must perform complex assignments with widely varying duties including the complete cycle of testing parameters as related to primary assignments, determining cause and effect relationships, reaching conclusions, and recommending solutions. Must perform with the ability to conduct a variety of tests under stressful conditions, in constantly changing test environment. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct testing objectives with project director using applicable systems for each Setup, operate, and monitor communications networks, computer terminals, and CRT video displays to ensure integrity of processed data. Provide positive control of assets during assigned missions, both close control as well as tactical Conduct test from a command post and direct systems as necessary to satisfy test Interface directly with project director and customer to ensure test objectives are met with the scheduled Provide assistance with scheduling and administrative Performs related work as required Use established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of moderate com p lexit y that v ary in nature and se q uence. Qualifications: This position requires 6 years' experience with electronic systems, radars, communications/video systems, and knowledge of their operational characteristics. The incumbent should be a graduate of a military Air Intercept Control school or Air Weapons Control school and have 4 years' experience controlling aircraft using close and tactical control. The incumbent must be familiar with testing procedures and experienced in directing the use of test assets and personnel to fulfill mission goals in an ambitious testing environment. The incumbent must have good verbal and written communication skills and be ex p erienced in the use of com p uter terminals. The incumbent must be able to work duty days in excess of eight hours, shift work, overnight stays, and weekend work to meet required schedule demands. Working knowledge of word processing and integrated software applications is required. This position will require travel. Work Conditions: Work is generally performed outdoors but may be indoors in shop or repair facility. The incumbent may be required to work under moderate noise conditions or extreme weather conditions. Position may require travel to work sites at remote facilities. The work requires the ability to frequently stoop, stretch, and lift/carry up to 55 pounds or more for such purposes as retrieving and moving parts. Arcata Associates is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact the Human Resources department at 702-642-9500 ext. 2.

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