Range Support Technician, Testing and Data Collection

Job Description

Job Description

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.

At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded. About the Position

Dexis is seeking a Range Support Technician I to support a large-scale Army test and evaluation program. The project provides data collection, technical writing, computer operations, range scheduling, and administrative support services necessary to execute the government's test mission.  

Support encompasses testing of a wide variety of automotive, combat, electronic, general equipment, and ordnance materiel, with services including data collection and coordination, data compilation and processing, development and management of data collection forms, test monitoring, technical writing and editorial review, reporting, data and software administration, range scheduling, and related operational support. 

The Range Support Technician supports the scheduling of physical and personnel resources for firing systems and ammunition testing, automotive testing, range training activities, and non-firing mission requirements. The role assists with daily and long-range scheduling, preparation and review of project plans and documents, and integration of range safety and environmental requirements into the scheduling process. 

Work will be performed primarily onsite in Aberdeen, Maryland, with travel to other locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) as required by mission needs. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities  

• Schedule physical and personnel resources associated with firing systems and ammunition testing, automotive materiel testing, range training activities, and non-firing mission requirements. 
• Assist in the preparation, review, and commentary on plans and documents related to assigned projects. 
• Gather information and perform literature searches in support of assigned projects. 
• Assist in integrating range safety and environmental policies into the scheduling process. 
• Assist in scheduling daily tests and related operations. 
• Assist in producing daily, weekly, and projected monthly schedules. 
• Attend scheduling meetings with senior government technical personnel to discuss and resolve daily and long-range scheduling and operational problems. 
• Apply established methods, procedures, and techniques, as well as non-standard applications. 
• Use tact and diplomacy to obtain cooperation and assistance during the scheduling process and to negotiate trade-offs involving facilities, instrumentation, data, time, and operational restrictions in executing test and training missions. 

Qualifications  

• Must have experience with commercial data and word processing software, including SQL Server, Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and Outlook. 
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills. 
• Must possess a high school diploma. 
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English. 
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office software. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. 
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned functions, which may include working in extreme heat or cold, high humidity, blowing sand and dust, confined spaces, at heights, and walking distances over unimproved terrain while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). 
• Must be available to support work outside normal duty hours when required by mission needs. 
• Must be willing and able to travel within CONUS and OCONUS as required. 

Below is the pay range aligned with this position. When developing a range, Dexis evaluates compensation holistically, triangulating between external market research, our budget for the position, and internal equity to arrive at a figure that is fair and competitive. Offers within this range will be based on an individual candidate's qualification, relevant education and experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.

Dexis pay range for this role:

$40,100—$102,000 USD

 

Benefits

Dexis offers benefits to support employees' health, financial security, and well-being. The benefits outlined below are for full-time, US-based positions only. These benefits include:

• Medical and prescription drug coverage: A choice of three UnitedHealthcare medical plans, with coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental insurance: Dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including preventive, basic, major, and orthodontic services, subject to plan limits.
• Company-paid vision insurance: Vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, with premiums paid in full by Dexis.
• Employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement (HRA): Employees who enroll in the Silver HRA medical plan receive an employer-funded HRA to help pay eligible in-network deductible expenses.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional supplemental insurance: Voluntary supplemental life and AD&D insurance options, including life insurance options for eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Company-paid access to confidential counseling and legal and financial support resources for employees and their families.
• Health and wellness resources: Virtual care, behavioral health resources, and wellness programs available through the medical plan.
• Benefits assistance: Personalized support with benefit enrollment, coverage questions, claims, and finding providers through the Employee Care Center.

Participation, coverage, and employee contributions are subject to applicable benefit plan terms and eligibility requirements.

 

 

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today's most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is "find a way or make a way" — that's how Dexis goes "all in." How will you? 

If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.