• Location: Manassas, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #84554

Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill an Advanced ILS Specialist – Combat position that just opened in Manassas, VA. In this role, you will utilize 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. To be considered, you will have an Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Management or Engineering or related plus a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Location: Manassas, VA
Position: Advanced ILS Specialist – Combat (Secret Clearance)
Contract: 12-24 months with possibility of going direct
Pay: $55.74/hour
Schedule: Onsite

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.

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.

We are looking for a senior-level Integrated Logistic Support Engineer 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:

• 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; 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:

• 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

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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