Equipment Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

Position Summary Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for an Equipment Specialist providing support to the NC3 Contract and specifically the NCL division. The AFNWC/NC3 Integration Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, with an operating location at Kirtland AFB, NM. The NC3 Directorate's mission is to provide support to the Program Executive Office (PEO), the Deputy Director, Deputy AFPEO NC3 and staff for acquisition and administrative control of all NC divisions, branches, and programs. It consists of an Executive Section, Engineering (EN), Financial Management (FM), Operations Management (OM), Information Protection (IP), Contracts (PK), Cyber, Logistics (LG), the Program Execution Group (PEG) and Intelligence (IN). The NCL Division's primary mission is to sustain and support combat effective nuclear command, control, and communication (NC3) capabilities deployed worldwide. In addition, NCL supports NC3 terminals used under the NATO SATCOM Support Agreement and certain International Partner (IP) terminal support. Systems include fixed site, mobile, and airborne strategic Military SATCOM (MILSATCOM) terminals; aircrew alerting; strategic messaging; and PNVC capabilities. The NCL Division is primarily located at Peterson SFB, CO, with division representatives in other locations such as HQ USSTRATCOM, HQ European Command (EUCOM), and Hanscom AFB, MA. Examples of programs in sustainment include legacy systems such as Aircraft Alerting Communications Electromagnetic Pulse (AACE), Air Force Command Post Terminal (AFCPT), UHF AFSATCOM Terminal (DMU-II), Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Hardened Dispersal Communications (EHDC), Minuteman Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network (MMP), Military Strategic, Tactical and Relay (MILSTAR) Messaging System (MMS), Single Channel Anti-Jam Man-Portable (SCAMP), Secure Mobile Anti-Jam Reliable Tactical Terminal (SMART-T), and Time Distribution System PreProcessor (TDSPP); as well as other acquisition programs as they transition to sustainment. This is a full time position located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO. Responsibilities The Equipment Specialist shall be familiar with basic aircraft and equipment maintenance management policy implementation and procedures as well as Technical Order management responsibilities. The tasks involved include understanding, managing, and keeping leadership informed of technical issues with regards to assigned programs and writes, or is a major contributor to, management/technical reports or contractual documents. Equipment Specialist work requires: Review and recommend changes to program-unique specifications to include system specifications, development specifications, and product specifications for both hardware and software, for proper format, content, and compliance with program requirements and standards. Maintain a current drawing package for all modifications and ensuring the latest version of drawings are on file. Ship and transmit drawing packages and their revisions. Provide technical support and analysis on field, depot and modification program issues. Participates in prepublication and post-publication technical order reviews. Participates in determining when items are no longer used or repairable and should be disposed of in accordance with proper guidelines. Prepare or assist with preparation of Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) to support configuration changes and inspections. Support execution of Configuration Control Boards (CCB) and subordinate board (e.g. Technical Review Board -TRB) directives by partnering with the Technical Content Managers to manage the publication and distribution of technical order changes. Support Engineering Plans and Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) baselines by performing configuration management tasks (including management of Deficiency Reports (DRs), AFTO 22s, and AFTO 252s). Produce monthly DR, AFTO 22, and AFTO 252 performance metrics. Support the configuration control function to include receipt, dissemination, processing, tracking, and providing recommendation for the final disposition of Advanced Change Study Notices (ACSNs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Deviation/Request for Waiver (RFD/RFW), Deficiency Reports (DRs), Airworthiness Directive Notes (ADN), Service Actions (SAs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Aircraft Service Changes (ASCs), Notices of Deficiency (ND), and Quality Control Plans (QCPs). Review change proposals management impacts, and compliance with Government requirements; provide recommendations for Government review and disposition and assist in the preparation and conduct of CCB and related subordinate boards; and assist in maintaining change proposal files and providing historical information. Attend and support Functional Configuration Audits (FCA), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA), and Compliance Audits (CAs), to include auditing hardware and software Configuration Items (CIs), disposition and tracking of action items and assist with preparation of the minutes. Assist with TIMs and the preparation of minutes from the meetings. Assist and execute transition to a digital technical order system. Analyzing equipment and forecasting spare parts requirements. Reading and interpreting engineering change orders, equipment requisitions, shop orders, and work orders. Analyzing contract specifications and examining pertinent equipment to determine if specifications are met. Performs research to determine vendors and availability of parts and materials and technical information. Typical research activities include the review of technical drawings packages, modification work orders, technical manuals and bulletins, military and commercial specifications, and the examination of special tools, dies, jigs, and test equipment to insure compatibility. Performs research to locate obsolete and hard to find parts as part of the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS). Establishes new or alternate sources of supply for parts and materials. Assembles technical data packages to submit to vendors and contractors for capability assessments, bids and price quotations. Provide technical inputs for the maintenance, operation, sustainment, and training. Provide systems, subsystems and support equipment advice and recommendations. Support the efforts to maintain configuration management (CM). Provide technical assistance in resolving complex system and equipment problems or design deficiencies through the Deficiency Reporting. Assist Software Engineering with Computer Program Identification Numbers (CPIN) for distribution and CM control purposes. Support the provisioning process and Support Equipment Recommendation Data (SERD) submissions. Assist in the collection and monitoring of maintenance data through the Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Program. Perform technical reviews, validations, changes associated with Tech Orders. Assist in analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and technical data. Support IMDS and REMIS initial set up efforts and potential changes. Represent the consensus and convey the findings and recommendations in meetings and dealings with other teams, management, program officials and other customers. Provide integrated technical support for assigned nuclear and conventional aircraft weapon systems and modifications. Provide direct support to the field, as well as contractor and organic maintenance personnel regarding troubleshooting of complex problems to ensure aircraft mission capability and availability. Assist in troubleshooting and repairing of difficult and unusual problems associated with assigned systems/subsystems and equipment. Establish overall maintenance program for production, supplies, and equipment. Collect, analyze, interpret, and/or develop specialized information systems and components. Read, prepare, and revise technical orders. Aid and/or advise services to those who design, test, produce, produce, supply, operate, repair, and/or dispose of systems and components. Manage, advise, and/or assist in the disposal of unusable, excess, and/or obsolete systems and components. Qualifications Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications Education: BA/BS Degree or MA/MS Degree Years of Experience: 3-10 years of experience in related field Additional Information Location: Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO Travel: Occasional travel based on the needs of the program Company Overview Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support. Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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