MPR AAS NFO Subject Matter Expert

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Telework Eligible? Yes. Position will be based at NAS Patuxent River - candidate will need to live with driving distance of this location as some on-base presence will be required. 

The MPR AAS NFO will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the AST Program Office in the development and maintenance of Naval Aviation Technical Information Products (NATIP) for the Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) and Tactical Airborne Sensor (TAS).

This role can be based at NAS Jacksonville, FL; NAS Patuxent River, MD; or JBAB Washington, DC.

Key duties include:

• Serving as a technical writer and SME to update NATIP content and maintain permanent flight clearances for AAS and TAS deliveries.
• Collaborating with Fleet representatives (MPRWS), Developmental Test (DT), and Operational Test (OT) teams to support current and future capability development.
• Reviewing software design documentation for accuracy and technical completeness.
• Participating in the P-8A Software Defect Review Board and contributing to software issue resolution.
• Tracking, classifying, and reporting software defects, and advising Navy leadership on priority fixes and performance improvements.
• Supporting the design and refinement of the Operator-Machine Interface (OMI) for the P-8A mission system.
• Editing NATIP content using Arbortext Editor (training can be provided—prior experience is not required).
• Performing additional duties as required by the government customer.

The 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum 8 years of P-8A NFO operational experience.
• Direct experience with the Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS).  
• Demonstrated Fleet Support Unit (FSU) or Detachment Dallas experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) experience.
• NATOPS instructor/evaluator designation.
• Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Weapons School (MPRWS) Instructor or WTI qualification.

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 Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $120,000 - $140,000 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.