Sr ILS Spec -Common Infrastructure Services (CIS)

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Management or Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.

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 a company committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies?

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help 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 cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native, and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ most critical missions—in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar, and everything in between.

We are seeking a senior-level Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Specialist and Technical Advisor to support the Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS) program. This role combines logistics expertise with deep technical understanding of submarine combat systems, providing a unique opportunity to influence how next-generation U.S. Navy systems are maintained, operated, and documented.

Job Summary:

You will lead ILS product development while serving as a key technical advisor in the implementation and support of Common Infrastructure Services (CIS) and Common Computing Environment (CCE). You’ll ensure technical documentation, maintenance procedures, and training materials are fleet-relevant, accurate, and aligned with evolving system capabilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead development and review of ILS products, including technical manuals, training materials, and maintenance documentation
• Participate in design reviews, software implementation demos, and technical interchange meetings (TIMs)
• Provide operational feedback on feature design and implementation impacts to engineering and technical writing teams
• Validate and refine Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) content for usability, technical accuracy, and structural integrity
• Collaborate with system engineers, software developers, and government stakeholders to resolve content discrepancies
• Translate complex system behavior into maintainable and user-friendly technical documentation
• Develop and review preventive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and configuration documentation
• Support Navy testing events (both in labs and on submarines), including validation of test procedures
• Participate in Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and documentation review boards

What You’ll Experience:

• Hands-on support of the cutting-edge Navy AN/BYG-1 submarine combat system
• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch—they’re often top-secret
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge and contribute directly to fleet readiness and performance
• Travel supporting U.S. Navy vessels and shore-based test labs
• Work closely with Navy operators, maintainers, and senior technical stakeholders

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 2+ years of relevant work, or Master’s degree with 3+ years
• Fully proficient knowledge of ILS elements and Acquisition Logistics principles
• Experience with IETMs, technical manual development, and documentation in accordance with DoD standards (MIL-STD-3001, 38784, 24784, 40051-2C)
• Operational familiarity with SWFTS, CIS, or CCE components
• Strong grasp of Navy maintenance procedures and philosophies, especially for combat systems
• Experience working within Navy logistics systems such as CDMD-OA, TDMIS, or SCLSIS
• Excellent technical communication, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), XML authoring tools (XMLSpy) or similar, and diagramming in Visio
• Comfortable interpreting schematics, interface documentation, and system configuration artifacts

What Sets You Apart:

• Former U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician (FT) or SONAR Technician with Virginia, Seawolf, Ohio, or 688-class experience
• Prior experience as a BYG-1/SWFTS Systems
• Strong leadership presence and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Experience authoring content in multiple formats including HTML, PDF, XML, and S1000D-compliant IETMs
• Instructional design experience and familiarity with Navy training development standards
• Hands-on experience supporting operational testing and troubleshooting of submarine systems
• Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in one or more related technical domains

This is your chance to contribute to the systems that power the most advanced naval fleet in the world. Are you ready to join a team that doesn’t just follow innovation—but leads it?
Apply now and be part of something truly extraordinary.

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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