Computer Systems Analyst II

Red Peak Technical Services, LLC a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC has an opening for a Computer System Analyst II, providing government site support for the MQ-9 Technical Publications program at Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) East, Cherry Point.

NOTE: This position offers a hybrid/remote opportunity (out-of-state) but must be within reasonable driving distance to a military installation with NMCI service and possess MQ-9 working knowledge and experience in S1000D 3.0 and 4.1 IETM conversion and sustainment using PTC Arbortext and EAGLE. Travel and per diem to/from military installation will not be reimbursed.

• The position will work as an integral part of the MQ-9 technical publications team on government site and perform data management and technical publication and IETM conversion and sustainment functions in accordance with MQ-9 peculiar procedures for assigned tasking.
• Collecting, compiling, organizing, and interpreting technical data related to MQ-9 program.  Construct, verify the content, and manage the master technical data package for an assigned weapons system and all its peculiar components.  Maintain master data packages/records in a manner which will facilitate accurate and expedient publication updates and revisions.
• Research and analyze Technical Manual Source Data Records (TMSDR) Technical Directives (TD), Local Engineering Specifications (LES), Local Process Specifications (LPS), Temporary Engineering Instructions (TEI), Design Change Notices (DCN), technical instructions and messages for COMNAVAIRFOR, COMNAVAIRSYSCOM, NAVAIRLOGCEN, NATEC, etc., to determine if the master data package must be modified.
• Research, answer, and process Technical Publication Deficiency Reports using background materials such as existing technical publications, blueprints, schematics, supply, and logistics data.  Consult with cognizant engineers, logisticians, Data Management Specialists, or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) representatives as required before modifying the technical data package.
• Assist the MQ-9 program with regards to Technical Manual Conferences, Quality Assurance, In-Process Reviews, verification, and Integrated Logistics Support Team Meetings. Must be knowledgeable of and apply aspects of governing specifications and policy as required in the manuals, technical manual plan, and the technical manual in-process review, and validation and verification plans.
• Assist the government LEM/Data Manager in managing technical manual source data, identifying the manuals that require updates, estimating the number of pages affected and establishing manual update schedules and update priority based upon outstanding source data.
• Assist in developing and reviewing source data packages for prescribed format, style, number of pages, etc. for the manuals to be updated.
• Support the MQ-9 program in the preparation and delivery of technical publications, changes, and revisions. Includes the development and “quick turnaround” of draft Type B IRAC packages as required; turnaround time to meet NATEC policy. Effort shall include PDF updates to NATEC compliant postings as required under present task order to include current and additional requirements as identified in the TMCR.
• Convert/digitize legacy data from existing systems/formats to the formats identified in task orders. Minimum baseline application requirements for output of FAM compliant DON XML, CGM4, SVG, or other similar standards-based technical data products. Applicable specifications, schemas, FOSIs, DTDs, and like applicable structure and content (including appropriate versions). Selected conversion and digitization requirements may include but are not limited to, those prescribed by the following: S1000D, International Specification for Technical Publications and MIL-STD-3001, Preparation of Digital Technical Information for Multi-Output Presentation of TMs.
• Assist in reviewing, approving, and submitting final publications to the Defense Automated Printing Service Office and NATEC website.
• Assist in reviewing IRACs to identify and correct technical publication problems.
• Utilize the government task tracking system.

Pay rate: $27.63 hourly

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires one (1) year of general editorial experience which requires proficiency in punctuation, spelling, and English grammar and rules.
• Requires two (2) years of specialized experience in editing military manuals and specifications.
• Requires experience with computer applications as they are used in automated publishing and information retrieval.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CAC
• Must be an US Citizen

Knowledge and experience with the following is preferred:

• Technical publication, MIL-STD-3001, S1000D 3.0 and 4.1 IETM, and CSDB experience in particular to NAVAIR standards
• MQ-9 specific experience
• Military experience using technical publications and IETMs
• Conversion, editing/sustainment, and quality assurance of technical documentation experience using PTC Arbortext and EAGLE
• Strong attention to detail
• PTC Arbortext, EAGLE, MS Word, and MS Excel experience