Advanced ILS Specialist - Submarine Combat Systems

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.

Ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, it’s often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, it’s waiting for you right now, right here.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

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.

What you’ll experience:

• Direct and assist with the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Navy submarine systems
• 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
• 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:

• Qualified Master Training Specialist or similar certification
• Previous experience developing Navy training documents and material
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems
• Experience with Common Weapon Launcher, AN/BYG-1, and/or AN/BQQ-10 combat systems
• 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; manpower 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:

• Experience using S1000D and publishing IETMs using the SIDD viewer
• 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
• Ability to prepare documentation for delivery in a variety of formats (e.g. .doc, .PDF, HTML and XML/SGML-tagged online and IETM).
• Employs Instructional Design practices to design curriculum to support operations and maintenance training
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work well under pressure
• Operational experience with tomahawk and/or torpedo weapon systems
• Previous Navy experience is a plus
• Proven conflict management skills
• Subject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing fully proficient knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fields
• 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.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

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