Equipment Specialist Senior

About the role

HX5 is seeking a Senior Equipment Specialist to support Hill Air Force Base. This position provides technical and logistics support for equipment management, configuration control, and technical order lifecycle management for Department of Defense programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and update hardware/software specifications, ensuring compliance with program standards
• Maintain, ship, and track drawing packages and revisions
• Prepare and support Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), TO validation/verification, TO lifecycle planning, and digital TO system transition
• Manage configuration documentation, baselines, DRs, AFTO 22s, AFTO 252s, parts lists, and CM records
• Support change control processes including ACSNs, ECPs, RD/RWs, Service Bulletins, QCPs, and CCB-related activities
• Produce monthly configuration and deficiency metrics
• Access and utilize data from Blazer, IMDS, HFGCS tools, Communications Control Management System, and other enterprise systems for OSS&E/CM reporting
• Monitor parts listings, identify missing NSN items, and process DLA entries
• Support provisioning, source coding, maintenance data collection, and logistics documentation
• Conduct Logistics Supportability Analysis to ensure SRU/LRU part availability
• Maintain and physically verify GFE inventory
• Provide technical maintenance and TO support to users via phone, email, meetings, or field visits
• Assist TOMA with TO cataloging, tracking, and user support requirements
• Complete forms (873, 874, 875) and coordinate TO data requirements
• Provide technical analysis for field, depot, and modification issues
• Support OSS&E baselines, engineering plans, and system-specific drawing development
• Attend/support FCAs, PCAs, compliance audits, CI audits, and TIMs (including minutes and action tracking)
• Review change proposals for impacts and compliance; maintain historical records
• Evaluate Air Force directives and ensure compliance with Government and USAF standards
• Provide feedback to Government on Combat & Mission Support Systems effectiveness
• Support IPTs with research on maintenance and equipment management
• Maintain system baselines, including part substitutions and CAGE updates
• Use Government software tools to identify readiness issues and recommend improvements
• Support logistics, provisioning, CM, technical order management, deficiency evaluations, and supply chain alternatives
• Apply knowledge of Range systems, radar, and electronics systems across system and subsystem level

Education and Experience

Must have one of the following combinations:

• Fifteen (15) years of directly related experience, eight (8) of which must be in the DoD
• OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD

Desired Skills

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD
• Management of program equipment requirements
• Acquisition support and familiarity with DoD 5000-series processes
• Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) experience
• Configuration Management (CM) and technical order lifecycle support
• Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) inventory management
• Proficiency with Technical Order Systems and equipment management systems
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Customer-focused support mindset

Requirements

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance
• Must be able to travel, including air travel

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance