Federal Strategies, a rapidly growing small business in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a hardworking individual to support the United States Marine Corps. Military aviation experience with US ranges needed, particularly with weapons delivery expertise. Familiarity with the Range Managers Tool Kit (RMTK), Weapons Danger Zone (WDZ) Tool an added benefit. Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance, and ideally possess ARCGIS experience. Individual will work within Range and Training Area Management at Quantico, VA, and for the benefit of all four Services.

Responsibilities

The Aviation Range Safety SME will work as part of the USMC Range and Training Area Management (RTAM) Team supporting and implementing Range Safety measures using GIS solutions for Range Safety, Management, and Operations. Responsibilities include Aviation range safety support to RTAM with doctrine, publications, and range certification requirements. Weapon Danger Zone development using the Range Manager’s Tool Kit (RMTK) WDZ Tool, for new and existing WDZs, providing graphic representations of WDZs for specific aircraft/weapons combinations, and serving as a technical point of contact to others both internal and external to the Marine Corps and the other Services. Individual will provide both remote and on-site support for WDZ related GIS activities throughout the Service network, including conducting formal and informal training. Travel expectations are 20-25% and may include international destinations.

Qualifications

• Desired Bachelor’s Degree with 3-5 years of aviation experience with weapons delivery. Expertise with weapons, ranges, and military operations, particularly in the use of the RMTK an important consideration.
• ArcGIS experience not required but familiarity a plus.
• Familiarity with military range operations, safety procedures, and range policy a plus.
• Prior Military Service a plus.
• Must be able to obtain a SECRET Clearance.