NDI Technical Content Manager

About the role

Take Your Career to Oklahoma — Join the Mission at Tinker AFB with UDRI! This position is located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The role provides technical content management and program support for Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) activities, including developing and maintaining Technical Orders, coordinating revisions with subject matter experts and engineers, and supporting Enhanced Technical Information Management Systems (ETIMS) access and sustainment. It also serves as an NDI subject matter expert, develops and validates procedures, manages equipment and supplies, and supports Probability of Detection data collection, analysis, and field testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Technical Orders for NDI activities.
• Coordinate revisions with subject matter experts and engineers.
• Support Enhanced Technical Information Management Systems (ETIMS) access and sustainment.
• Serve as an NDI subject matter expert.
• Develop and validate NDI procedures.
• Manage equipment and supplies for NDI.
• Support Probability of Detection (POD) data collection, analysis, and field testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and three years' experience, OR Master’s degree and two years’ experience.
• Extensive knowledge of NDI inspection methods, techniques, equipment, and practices with five years of experience applying at least one of the following methods to evaluation of materials and components: Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Electromagnetic Testing (ET), Radiographic Testing (RT), or Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
• Experience with technical content management of technical orders, specifications, or practices related to NDI equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to apply sampling methods; read, interpret, and apply specifications and drawings; knowledge of technical data, such as blueprints, engineering drawings, and microfilm.
• Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to problem-solve independently or with little oversight.
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with SharePoint and SharePoint site management.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal government research contracts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and more than three years’ experience, or a Master’s degree and more than two years’ experience (preferred).
• Three years of experience applying at least three of the following methods: PT, MT, ET, RT, or UT (preferred).
• Specialized experience providing engineering technical services for the NDI aircraft maintenance program in accordance with Air Force instructions.
• Experience interacting with civilian personnel, government personnel, and contractors.
• Experience with Air Force personnel and training systems.
• Experience in creating and maintaining laboratory records or equivalent tasks.
• Self‑starter with ability to operate with minimal supervision.