Jonathan Orthmann Email & Phone Number

Kenosha, Wi (Greater Milwaukee Area)

Supporting the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node Joint Urgent Operational Need as a Payload Operations/Engineer (PLO/E). The PLO/E is the key for the effective employment of engineering capabilities and operations. PLO/E comprehends BACN mission operational requirements and translates requirements into payload configurations as well as monitoring of BACN provided services (e.g. voice communication bridges, Link-16, SADL and EPLRS networks). • PLO/E verifies BACN equipment is operating in accordance with quality inspections and specifications through launch, mission, and flight recovery events.• Successful communicated. Ensuring mission accomplishment on a daily basis in support of US and International Security Forces and the command and control structure.• Conducted numerous BACN missions in support of complex Link-16 theater network operations.• Supported programmatic reviews of Operational Guides, Training, and site continuity documentation.• Experienced in preparing, developing, and tracing system requirements and improvements • Experience in test plans through Verification and Validation procedures with both Ground and Airborne Systems

United States

Attended and trained as a JICO through US Joint Forces Cmd.Attended all subordinate courses perscribed through the Program of Instruction (POI)

United States

Supported the development and acquistion requirements of the Joint Interface Control Officer Support System (JSS)

As the System Engineer I provided expert engineering, analysis, and operational SME support to Marine Corps Systems Command, Product Group 11, Joint interface Control Officer (JICO) Support System (JSS) development effort. Support included strategic planning, integrated support, system engineering, operational and training support and other engineering and acquisition tasks that were required.

• Posses skills and qualifications associated to Cmd Cntr Ops• Managed and perform daily correspondence with geographically separated units• Provided Ops and Trng Mngt subordinate departments • Maintained accountability of exercise preparation, execution and re-deployment reporting• Assembled and briefed monthly operational readiness to senior department members• Supervised, lead or performed duties in managing, directing, or assisting in management or direction of one or more programs• Posses developed communication skills• Have planned, coordinated and prepared briefings and tours for various military and civilian dignitaries• Arranged transportation for, or perform other actions in connection with, the movement of freight, passengers or personal property by government or commercial means• Ensured safety or regulatory program support, quality control and inspection• Assigned primary responsibility of how Admin and Mngt processes are performed and improved• Adept at fact-finding and investigative techniques and possess solid interpersonal and communication skills• Served as a key player in continual efforts to improve operations and programs• Oversaw distribution, balance and assured timely completion of employee workload and accomplishments• Prepared and maintained historical records of completed work• Instructed employees on specific tasks, techniques with written instruction, reference materials and supplies• Gave on the job training to new employees• Reported to supervisors on performance, progress, required training needs and disciplinary problems• Conducted preliminary interviews with employees to ensure suitability• Maintained service records, disciplinary reports, mentorship and performance records• Conducted detail cross-leveling analysis of employees. • Posses excellent computer and MS Office skills• Posses a Secret clearance with access for over 30 years.

Education record

Acquistion 101 Fundamentals of System Engineering (SE), Acquistion Logistics 101, Modeling and Simulation for System Engineering.

Associate'S Degree, General Studies

Command & Control (C3, C4I) Systems And Operations, Master Gunnery Sergeant (E-9) Retired

Activities and Societies: .Completed various career enhancing, training, and Professional Military Education Supervisor and Leadership.