Section Supervisor

**This position is on-site on Edwards AFB in Edwards, CA****Must be able to obtain a secret clearance**JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent performs a variety of supervisory/management tasks involved in supervising work efforts of personnel assigned to a shop or work unit.Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:Supervises the performance of work performed by employees assigned to the shop or work unitSets employee work schedules and accounts for time worked by section employeesExplains or interprets company policy to subordinatesEvaluates and documents employee performanceMakes recommendations on wage actionsInterviews and makes related hiring recommendations on prospective employees when unit vacancies occurContributes to the development of operations/expense budgets for the group and controls costs and resources accordinglyProvides point of contact (POC) with company technical employees, managers and customer representativesPerforms other related supervisory tasks and duties as directed RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position is for the Section Supervisor of the JT4 Telemetry Acquisition Section (9941) supporting the Edwards AFB 412TW Range Division. The incumbent will be responsible for directly supervising and directing a diverse team of personnel engaged in real-time telemetry operations, maintenance, and sustainment engineering tasks. A comprehensive understanding of developmental flight test operations, range scheduling, and real-time problem-solving is essential for success in this role.Primary Responsibilities:Operational Leadership: Provide direct oversight, professional development, and workload guidance to all Section 9941 staff. Actively participate in talent acquisition by interviewing, selecting, and onboarding highly qualified candidates. Evaluate and adjust procedures or reassign priorities to tasks as needed to ensure all activities are kept on schedule and aligned with customer mission requirements.Mission Execution: Lead the team to ensure consistent customer satisfaction, foster technical innovation, and maximize warfighter support within established operational and budgetary constraints.Compliance & Safety: Oversee and maintain strict compliance with established safety protocols, quality assurance standards, local work cards, operating procedures, and technical manuals. Foster a zero-defect safety culture across all fixed and mobile telemetry operations.Administrative & Technical Oversight: Supervise the submission of local trouble tickets, preventative/corrective maintenance workflows, and Maximo reporting by subordinates. Proficiently utilize the Microsoft Office suite (including MS Teams) to facilitate in-person and virtual meetings, coordinate with other Range departments, and author necessary operational reports.Work Environment & Clearance:The candidate must possess the flexibility to work independently, as part of a team, and accommodate diverse mission support requirements, which may include overtime, weekends, and varying shifts. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance up to the Secret level.Desired Qualifications:Extensive practical knowledge of aircraft telemetry, RF systems, and voice/video data transmission. Highly proficient in Maximo, purchase requisitions, tool control, logistics, safety protocols, quality control measures, and preventative maintenance procedures. Demonstrated experience with timekeeping practices, performance appraisals, supervisory inspections, conducting technical interviews, and navigating fiscal year budget allocation (RBA/DBA) processes is highly preferred.REQUIREMENTS: The incumbent must possess a base of knowledge sufficient to oversee the performance of technically diverse tasks assigned to the Shop. This knowledge and these skills may be obtained by graduating from a two to four year technical institute or college, or possess equivalent formal technical training or military equivalent and five or more years of experience in a directly related technical working environment, including two or more years as a supervisor.In addition, a Section Supervisor II must possess the following qualifications:Must have a practical knowledge of company policies, procedures and practices sufficient to perform as an effective supervisorMust possess a valid, state issued driver’s licenseMust be able to obtain and maintain security clearanceMust be a U.S. citizenBENEFITSMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceBenefits Active on Day 1Life InsuranceHealth Savings Accounts/FSA'sDisability InsurancePaid Time Off401(k) Plan Options with Employer MatchJT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution100% Immediate VestingTuition ReimbursementSALARY: The expected pay range for this position is $97,000 to $125,000 annuallyNote: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.