Media Production Specialist

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance to be considered. Must be US Citizen Location: Must be within 100 miles of Lexington, MA At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage. About the Role: Aquila Technology is seeking a Media Production Specialist to join its team in support of one of the nation’s premier defense research organizations. In this role, you will create multimedia content for training, documentation, and communications. You will collaborate with teams to produce videos, graphics, websites, and other digital media from concept to final delivery. The ideal candidate is a creative, detail-oriented professional with strong multimedia production skills. Must Have: 10 years Prepare and Produce Electronic Media10 years Presentation Design, Poster Design, Document Design, Technical Illustrations, and Photo Manipulation10 years Delivering training content to stakeholders/users3 years Experience creating training materials on Aras Innovator software3 years Experience working within prototyping environments3 years Familiarity w/R&D/STEM content10 years Hands-on experience working with audiovisual media and hardware10 years Maintains training documents, training data and training environments3 years Training staff on how to use the ARAS Innovator software10 years Work with stakeholders to create training strategy and validate training contentTime Management10 years Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)10 years Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)3 years ARAS Innovator10 years Video Creation and Editing Nice to Have: Bachelor’s DegreeMajor in EngineeringMajor in Mechanical EngineeringMajor in System EngineeringTest Management Tools (Ex. Jira) Roles And Responsibilities Create training materials in various media formatsIdentifies training needs and prioritiesWorks closely with the engineering and fabrication community to develop outreach programsWorks with the design, process and end user SME’s to validate content developmentConsults with program teams as needed for feedbackMaintains training documentsMaintains training data and environmentSupports the user community to ensure the tools are being used effectivelyDevelops and maintains communication channels with PLM users and development teamFeeds back user comments and ideas to the development teamMaintains a detailed knowledge of support required by users for a primary functional area and provides support for other functional business areas.Stays abreast of and shares system best practices and feature enhancements to promote continuous improvement Required Skills: Minimum of 10 years of applicable work experienceTraining staff on the ARAS Innovator Product Lifecycle Management softwareExperience creating training materials on Aras Innovator softwareExperience working within prototyping environmentsStrong understanding of engineering workflowsExperience in software implementation and operational supportEnsures training requirements are met by monitoring available metrics and collecting feedback.Proficient skills with Microsoft Office 365 to include Sharepoint organization and site designExcellent presentation and meeting facilitation skillsExperience developing and presenting training or technical briefings to various audiencesSelf-starter / self-motivated, capable of staying on track and pursuing solutions without supervisionTraining or customer demonstration experience (preferable PLM or ERP specifically)Has a flexible approach to change, is able to work effectively in a variety of situations, constantly seeks improvements and is forward lookingSkills in building consensus among stakeholders and colleagues Preferred Qualifications Project management and collaboration skills to succeed in matrixed environmentExperience in design, engineering, or manufacturing environmentBachelor’s Degree in one of the following disciplines is a plus: Information Systems Management, Communications, Engineering Management, Business Administration, Engineering related fieldUse of standard business tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Office Suite, Wikis. Benefits and Perks: Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home. Our Perks Include: PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire: 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment. 401K with Fidelity – Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution: $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %sFully vested from day oneCompany match does not apply to catch-up contribution Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify. Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) – Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets. Work Location: Hybrid. Minimum of 2 days onsite; 3 days remote – Lexington,Ma Clearance Level: We will consider candidates with the ability to obtain interim clearance. Must be a US Citizen to be considered. Interview Process: 2 round interview process; initial prescreen and then a wider audience interview. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer