Advanced ILS Specialist - Combat - DOD Secret

JOB TITLE: Advanced ILS Specialist - Combat - DOD Secret
JOB LOCATION: Manassas, VA
WAGE RANGE*: $50-57/hr. W2
JOB NUMBER: 25-03338

JOB DESCRIPTION: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for an Advanced ILS Specialist - Combat - DOD Secret to work from their Manassas, VA facility. Utilizing your strong knowledge of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Elements, you'll assist in defining, reviewing and analyzing system requirements for enhancements/modifications for supportability by providing input to project/program plans and deliverables. Additionally, the Advanced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Specialist will lead the review, development and modification of procedures and products for one or more ILS functions, while mentoring team members. It's your chance to put your talent to the ultimate test. Are you ready?
We are looking for a senior-level Integrated Logistic Support Engineer with 9-12 years of experience to help develop and deliver support products for the US Navy. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a background in creating test procedures, training, and technical manuals. Experience with submarine fleet logistics and combat systems like AN/BYG-1 or AN/BQQ-10 is a must.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Management or Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

What you'll experience:

• Review and provide feedback on draft and preliminary maintenance documents and technical manuals
• Validate test procedures during testing events both in the lab and on submarines, sometimes requiring shift work
• Create operations and maintenance procedures for technical manuals and training documents
• Travel to support Navy customers on naval vessels in port and at sea
• Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

What you bring to the table:

• Experience using S1000D and publishing IETMs using the SIDD viewer
• Ability to prepare documentation for delivery in a variety of formats (e.g. .doc, .PDF, HTML and XML/SGML-tagged online and IETM).
• Familiarity with military documentation using current DoD specifications and standards including, but not limited to, MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-38784, MIL-STD-24784, and MIL-STD 40051-2C
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel a must), XMLSpy, MS Visio, PowerPoint
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Management or Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Fully proficient knowledge of Acquisition Logistics (a multi-functional technical management discipline associated with influencing design for supportability and planning the support infrastructure for a system by focusing on the integrated logistics support (ILS) elements and working with and across all IPTs)
• Strong knowledge of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements (supply support; maintenance planning; Client and personnel; technical manuals; training and training equipment; support equipment; facilities; computer resources support; packaging, handling, storage and transportation (PHS&T); design interface; reliability, maintainability and availability (RM&A), how they interact and how they are applied across a program, their effect on a system, plus how a systems' design and changes affect the ILS elements)
• Knowledge of military/commercial requirements/specifications

What sets you apart:

• Previous experience developing Navy training documents and material
• Employs Instructional Design practices to design curriculum to support operations and maintenance training
• Experience with Common Weapon Launcher, AN/BYG-1
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work well under pressure
• Previous Navy experience is a plus
• Proven conflict management skills
• Strong leadership skills consistent with a team-based work environment

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Willingness to travel and perform duties onboard naval vessels.

Workplace Options:

• This position is fully on-site.
• While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas VA facility.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.

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