The Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Center (NATEC) requires a Quality Assurance Representative to ensure the integrity, compliance, and performance of multi-level Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) for the E-6 NC3 mission and the next-generation E-130J platform.
Requirements
- 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.
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.
Other
- Active Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
- 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.
