Quality Assurance Analyst

About the role

TSI is hiring an ATAE Analyst to support the Navy's Antiterrorism Afloat Equipage (ATAE) program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD).

Responsibilities

• Advise on ATAE non-destructive testing (NDT), First Article Testing (FAT), and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) for compliance with NIJ 0101.07, NIJ 0123.00, MIL-STD-3027, and TOP 10-2-210
• Provide Engineering Agent support in accordance with the Anti-Terrorism Afloat (ATA) Engineering Agent Requirements Document (EARD)
• Author and revise Purchase Descriptions (PDs), performance specifications, and Use & Care Manuals (UCMs) for fielded ballistic protective equipment
• Audit PPE/IPE capability gaps, including ballistic plates, helmets, and protective ensembles, and recommend design or sourcing solutions, including quantity and procurement recommendations to support Fleet requirements
• Sustain life cycle sustainment, provisioning, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) documentation for fielded systems
• Represent NSWC PCD technical positions in recurring program and DoD-level working groups and reviews, including inter-service forums
• Coordinate with fleet operational commands to address emergent or short-notice equipment requirements
• Benchmark against equivalent cross-service protective equipment programs to inform Navy development
• Generate technical reports and briefings using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel

Requirements

• EIGHT TO TEN YEARS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE IN QUALITY ENGINEERING, TEST & EVALUATION, OR ACQUISITION ENGINEERING SUPPORT, IDEALLY WITHIN BALLISTIC PROTECTION, PPE/IPE, OR ANOTHER DOF HARDWARE SUSTENANCE PROGRAM
• WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF BALLISTIC OR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TEST STANDARDS (NIJ, MIL-STD, OR EQUIVALENT INDUSTRY TEST PROTOCOLS)
• DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE AUTHORING OR REVISING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, PURCHASE DESCRIPTIONS, OR EQUIVALENT ACQUISITION DOCUMENTATION
• EXPERIENCE SUPPORTING OR INTERFACING WITH GOVERNMENT PROGRAM OFFICES, ENGINEERING AGENTS, OR ACQUISITION TEAMS
• STRONG TECHNICAL WRITING SKILLS AND COMFORT PRESENTING TO PROGRAM-LEVEL STAKEHOLDERS
• PROFESSIONAL SKILLS IN THE MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE (WORD, POWERPOINT, EXCEL, PROJECT) FOR DOCUMENTATION, BRIEFING SUPPORT, AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
• ABILITY TO TRAVEL PERIODICALLY IN SUPPORT OF TESTING AND FIELDING ACTIVITIES

Qualifications

• BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN ENGINEERING, QUALITY ASSURANCE, OR A RELATED TECHNICAL FIELD
• Prior EXPERIENCE SPECIFICALLY WITH NAVY OR DOF BODY ARMOR, BALLISTIC PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, OR LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS PROGRAMS
• FAMILIARITY WITH DOF INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT (ILS) OR CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Security Clearance

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: SECRET (ACTIVE PREFERRED; MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY).

Location

Hybrid remote, with periodic travel required in support of testing, fielding, and program events.

Note to Transitioning Service Members

If you supported personal protective equipment, ballistic testing, or acquisition engineering functions in a Navy, Marine Corps, or other DOF program office, this role may be a strong fit. Military experience with body armor, test & evaluation, or equipment fielding is directly applicable.

Compensation & Benefits

• COMPENSATION: $95,000 – $100,000 ANNUALLY
• BENEFITS INCLUDE MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE (90% COMPANY-PAID)
• 401(k) RETIREMENT PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCH
• PAID TIME OFF AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
• LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY COVERAGE
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AND TUITION ASSISTANCE

Equal Opportunity Statement

Technical Systems Integration, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.