Ramstein Field Engineering Representative

Overview
Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Nisga'a CIOPS provides hands-on experienced services to civilian and DoD programs worldwide. Delivering highly skilled, cleared personnel who provide services on five continents for a portfolio of customers.

Summary:
The Ramstein Field Engineering Representative (FER) is an on-site position located at Ramstein Air Base, Germany and is responsible for the planning, engineering, and support for Enterprise IT & Cyber Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HNI) systems embedded in the 83 Network Operations Squadron (83rd NOS) Det 4, U.S. Air Forces Europe (USAFE), all USAFE bases, and other units as assigned. This role includes the implementation and sustainment of solutions, ensuring system performance, and applying industry-standard concepts, practices, and procedures. This position will work closely with assigned units and will act as a liaison for AFLCMC/HNI.

This position requires strong problem-solving abilities, technical expertise, and leadership capabilities to manage operations effectively. The FER must leverage experience and judgment to accomplish goals while leading and directing personnel as necessary. The FER shall facilitate communication between operational communities and sustainment at various locations, provide planning and programming support for all AFLCMC/HNI upgrades and new programs, facilitate operational fielding and integration of AFLCMC/HNI programs, and interface with mission partners within the assigned area of operations. The primary focus area for this position will be supporting Base Information Transport Infrastructure.

Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:

• Core Tasks

• Integrated with mission partners at their respective locations, ensuring visibility and ongoing coordination and support of HNI and OPS mutual items of interest.

• Coordinate work tasks with AFLCMC/HNI PM's, MAJCOM A6 staff, and other organizations designated by the Government Sustainment PM.
• Participate in meetings and conferences for HNI supported systems to maintain situational awareness of these programs to enable effective relay of information out to the local units that the FERs represent.
• Liaison between the operations community and the PMO at meetings, conferences at all AFIN fielded locations.
• Act as technical field representatives for Sustainment and facilitate communication between the Operational Community (OPS) and AFLCMC/HNI at meetings and conferences.
• Participate in commander conferences, staff meetings, A6 director calls, IPT calls, section meetings and other relevant unit meetings involving systems and programs supporting the unit's mission involving AFLCMC/HNI deployed systems and cyber infrastructure.
• Participate in local user meetings (e.g., Daily Ops brief, Operational CCB (Configuration Control Board), Operational Engineering Review Board (ERB), Design Review Board (DRB), Ticket Review, AFIN Response Center (ARC) Ticket Review, and Change Advisory Board (CAB)) as necessary relaying relevant information between Sustainment and the local unit at these meetings.
• Keep MAJCOM, NOS and/or base personnel informed on HNI program status, progress, issues, and planning schedules.
• Provide the Government Sustainment PM with any status issues, concerns, or questions regarding HNI program progress, issues, and planning schedules along with potential resolutions to these issues. If required, FERs shall schedule/facilitate meetings between impacted parties to assist with resolution.
• Support the ARC with OPS incident updates, communication, remediation, and escalations.
• Continuously promote awareness of Sustainment services and benefits to the OPS community

• Provide a monthly FER Field Report. This report shall be included in the Integrated Digital Environment (IDE). The report shall include at minimum:

• Summary of all work accomplished and the impact of this work (i.e., schedule, cost, performance)

• Description of ongoing issues/risks experienced in the field status of prior month's FER Request Form (incl. ongoing tasks)

• Aid in the planning, engineering support and troubleshooting for all AFLCMC/HNI projects, programs, and weapon systems sustainment actions, primarily through the approval of a FER Task Request.

• Provide on/offsite engineering efforts, such as equipment, configuration, troubleshooting, and installations through the approval of a FER Task Request.
• Assist in TO & TCTO validations/verifications prior to release for implementation
• Create change requests within Enterprise IT Service Management and Authorized Service Interruptions to support AFLCMC/HNI projects
• Travel to any base to support the PMO/OPS mission (Travel up to 20%).

• Coordinate and accomplish data calls and site surveys.

• Technical & Infrastructure Management

• Plan, design, and implement network and systems infrastructure solutions.

• Monitor system performance, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the stability and efficiency of hardware and software systems within the operational environment.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to OPS.

• Risk & Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with DoD, Air Force, and industry security standards.

• Maintain operational readiness in accordance with procedures and policies.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments and applying mitigation strategies.

Qualifications
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent leader with experience in managing staff of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of network and systems infrastructure.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a mission-critical environment.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and technical personnel.
• Familiarity with U.S. DoD & U.S. Air Force procedures and the Air Force Information Network (AFIN).

Minimum Qualifications:

• A degree in a related field and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience or a total of at least eight (8) years of relevant experience
• Experience supporting DoD Information Network, AFIN or equivalent.
• Information Assurance (IA) Technician (IAT) Level II Certification
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation (v3 or higher)
• A valid and current SECRET (or higher) security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project+ Certification
• CompTIA Cloud+ or higher

Pay And Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.