OTH Radar Operator II - Detection amp Tracking Specialist DTS

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Job Description
Job Description:
Detection and Tracking Specialist (DTS): Manages RADAR parameters, resources and tasking for the specific RADAR system assigned (i.e. VA, TX, or PR). Provides guidance to the tactical watch team regarding the technical performance of ROTHR RADAR Operations. Utilizes beacons for coordinate registration and trouble shooting of system degradations. Correlates external and in-house RADAR contacts. Provides relevant information to the Watch Supervisor for decision-making concerning usage/priority of RADAR resources and track management. Provides technical guidance and training to RADAR Operators. Work typically requires comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex RADAR operation trade-offs and challenges defined in manuals and procedures. Work requires interpretation of the ionosphere and familiarity with the interrelationships of the RADAR’s various responses to parameter adjustments. This requires judgment in planning work sequence and in selecting and using the appropriate PC based tools. Performs all other related duties as assigned and required.

Required Abilities, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Must have at least 3 years ROTHR operations experience.

Must have successfully completed the DTS-JQR qualification process.

Must have worked as a DTS or a DTS Apprentice (DTSA) within the last 2 years.
Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Desired Skills:
Demonstrated supervisory experience. Previous DTS experience.

Clearance Required:
Applicant must be a US Citizen.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Business Unit Profile
Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC (RTSC) headquartered in Dulles, VA has nearly 10,000 employees and 2010 sales of $3.4 billion. RTSC provides a full spectrum of technical, scientific and professional services to its defense, federal, international, and commercial customers worldwide. It specializes in training, logistics, engineering, product support, and operational support services and solutions for the Mission Support, homeland security, space, civil aviation, counterproliferation and counterterrorism markets. RTSC operates on all seven continents. RTSC customers include all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, NASA, the Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, the Transportation Security Administration, and other agencies of the Department of Homeland Security, as well as international governments.
Relocation Eligible
No
Clearance Type
Secret
Expertise
Engineering Technology
Type Of Job
Full Time
Work Location
VA - Chesapeake
Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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