Quality Assurance Representative - NATEC

Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Active Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Telework Eligible? No

As the Quality Assurance Representative, you will support the Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Center (NATEC) in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and performance of multi-level Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) at the Top Secret, Secret, and Unclassified levels. This position supports our CSS team within NAVAIR's Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office, PMA-271. PMA-271 is leading the recapitalization of the E-6 NC3 mission through the development of the next-generation E-130J platform. This role is integral to maintaining program excellence throughout the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of acquisition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain continuous engagement with contractors to ensure IETM development remains on schedule and meets all security and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary government teams, including Logistics, Air Vehicle, Mission Systems, and Training, to align technical data development with program needs.
• Ensure all contractual program requirements are properly communicated and flowed down to contractors, maintaining full compliance with contract, industry, and program standards.
• Conduct verification and validation activities to ensure deliverables meet quality, security, and operational requirements.
• Review and assess practices, procedures, and processes to identify opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness, and product quality while reducing risk.
• Contribute to strategies for improving supplier performance and ensuring supplier quality; provide regular updates on program status.
• Identify, quantify, and manage risks in accordance with program standards and procedures.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• 5 years of experience with quality assurance processes within a defense acquisition or aviation program environment, required.
• Demonstrated experience in the aircraft maintenance field is required.
• Must have knowledge of IETM development, technical data management, and applicable military/industry standards.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and practices is required.
• Quality Ability to work collaboratively with diverse technical and program teams.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $120,000 - $150,000 annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.