Job Description

ACARA Solutions and our client in Manassas, VA have a contract to direct hire position (conversion after 90 days)

Advanced ILS Specialist

$56-$60.00 per hour

Active Secret clearance is required at the time of hire 

Common Weapon Laucher 

• 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
  • 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

Job Requirements

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or Management or Engineering 
• Minimum 9 years of experience as a senior-level Integrated Logistic Support Engineer to help develop and deliver support products for the US Navy. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience with submarine fleet logistics and combat systems like AN/BYG-1 or AN/BQQ-10.
• Minimum 5 years of experience using S1000D and publishing IETMs using the SIDD viewer
• Minimum 5 years of experience 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
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel a must), XMLSpy, MS Visio, PowerPoint
• Minimum 5 years of experience with 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)
• Minimum 5 years of experience with 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)
• Minimum 5 years of experience with military/commercial requirements/specifications

Preferred Skills:

• Master's Degree 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prepare documentation for delivery in a variety of formats (.doc, .PDF, HTML and XML/SGML-tagged online and IETM).
• Good communication skills and a background in creating test procedures, training, and technical manuals. 
• 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 
• Proven conflict management skills
• Good leadership skills consistent with a team-based work environment

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15.  A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
• Active Secret DoD Clearance.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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