Senior Tactical Systems Analyst (NAVAIR Product Developer) - PAX

Tactical Air Support Inc

Senior Tactical Systems Analyst (NAVAIR Product Developer)
Patuxent River, MD

Salary range: $64.00 - $88.00 per hour DOE

Position Summary

We are immediately seeking a Subject Matter Expert to join our motivated Advanced Capabilities and Expert Solutions (ACES) Division to serve as a Flight Clearance Product Developer for F/A-18 A-D TMS permanent flight clearances. This position is located on-site in Patuxent River, MD and is assigned to PMA-265.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all aspects of airworthiness product development for the F-18 series of aircraft
• Develop content and execute updates for Naval Aviation Technical Information Publication (NATIP) flight clearance publications
• Create transition plans to incorporate Interim Flight Clearance content into NATIP
• Coordinate and conduct planning meetings to incorporate new content into NATIP
• Maintain records of all flight clearance actions, including issued, expired, and in-progress clearances
• Coordinate with Weapon System Experts and Subject Matter Experts to ensure product currency
• Maintain reports for content requirements traceability and defects against the products
• Author new NATIP content
• Coordinate with editing and graphic artist teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science or a related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred. A combination of background, education, and training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of eight years as F/A-18 TMS aircrew (Pilot or WSO). SFTI qualification preferred.
• Familiarity and expertise with F/A-18 TMS mission planning and training systems.
• Prior professional US Military Aviation experience.
• Experience with NATIP publications.
• Travel (20%) required to various work sites throughout the U.S.
• Valid state driver's license.
• U.S. citizenship with a current and active Secret security clearance, with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Ability to maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Desired Experience/Skills

• Proficient with Airworthiness enterprise tools (ePower/AIRS), processes, and procedures in developing flight clearance product content, generating requests, overseeing the flight clearance review process, and finalizing/releasing the flight clearance products to the Airworthiness and Cybersafe Office (ACO).
• Enthusiasm and commitment to a working environment that requires intense collaboration, robust communication, and coordination with various FA-18E/F and EA-18G operational squadrons, test squadrons, program offices, and tactical centers of excellence.
• Familiarity or experience with the U.S. Armed Forces and Department of Defense (DoD) federal contractors and the aerospace, defense, or commercial aviation industry.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to conduct professional, in-person training for large and small groups of aircrew with varied experience levels.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload to maintain schedules, deadlines, and standards on assigned projects.
• Knowledge of Aircraft Flight Manuals.
• Ability to teach and train others on the Airworthiness process.
• SAP program eligibility is advantageous.

Work Authorization

• Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 Form
• Tactical Air Support is a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace . Pre-employment, random, or for cause drug/alcohol testing (including for marijuana) required

Tactical Air Support is an EEO/AA/DEI/Disabled/Veterans Employer