Job Description

Position Description
Are you a FST Member looking for a challenging and rewarding position that leverages your technical experience with integrated ship systems and high-profile problem solving?
Join the Serco team of highly skilled peers as a FST Member providing engineering and logistics support including dockside and at-sea troubleshooting and repair of the mission equipment for the Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) on the Auxiliary Ocean Surveillance (T-AGOS and J-AOS) class ships.
Work locations for this program
CONUS: Virginia Beach, VA.
OCONUS: Japan and Scotland.
In this role you will:

• Provide technical assistance to SURTASS mission systems to troubleshoot, repair, test, and return to service.
• Conduct all tenets of In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) responsibilities in accordance with SPAWARINST 5400 (series) and intermediate and depot level maintenance on SURTASS mission systems and support handling equipment.
• Generate reports for SURTASS mission systems status as directed by the Government.
• Conduct refresher training (REFTRA) in accordance with contract/Navy requirements.
• Review Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Engineering Changes (ECs), and Requests for Variance (RFV), and develop schedules for implementation.
• Utilize the WILD trouble ticket application to log all maintenance trouble tickets for action in the Job Sequence Number (JSN)/Military Sealift Command (MSC) Work Request (WKRQ) log.
• Review technical manuals, publications, and maintenance procedures, and provide recommended revisions to the Government.
• Identify and report system/software design problems and deficiencies for mission systems.
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) and technical training to O&M Technician Crewmembers and document training in accordance with contract/Navy requirements.
• Support Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs), In Process Reviews (IPRs), and Integrated Logistics Overhauls (ILOs).
• Perform Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RM&A) analysis of mission system equipment. Provide data in support of the Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
• Perform and support configuration management for the mission system(s).
• Maintain and update Technical Data Packages (TDP) for the mission system(s)
• Perform exterior maintenance and preservation on modular mission systems.
• Participate in inspections, Material Assessment and Readiness Testing (SMART) inspections.
• These positions are for Full-Time members of the FST and report to the FST manager.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An Active or Current DoD Security Clearance: minimum Secret with the ability to be upgraded to a TS/SCI DoD Security Clearance.
• US citizenship, in possession of a US valid driver's license, and a US valid passport
• Passed a pre-employment drug screening
• High School/GED, Navy C School, or Trade School, with 5 years' direct experience in C4I ship systems, electronics, and networks.
• Independent self-starter experience in ship systems installations, upgrades, and repair activities. Experienced in supporting Mission Readiness Availabilities/ Mission Readiness Reviews.
• Previous SURTASS underway experience including experience in maintenance, and providing troubleshooting and repair of communications, navigation, and sonar surveillance systems.
• Be willing to work in Virginia Beach, VA CONUS Location, or OCONUS locations in Japan or Scotland, UK., Please be able to provide which location you prefer in order of preference.
• Be able to travel 50% of the time.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Knowledge of and experience with multiple types of array systems including active and passive
• Navy operations, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance experience with secure networks, and sonar, navigation, and communications systems.
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level III certification, IT DoD baseline certification requirement
• Associates Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Technology OR graduate of US Navy electronics "C" school or equivalent civilian electronics technical school.

Prior Formal Navy Training/Education/Schooling for FSTs missions:

• RDC C-School
• IT C-School
• SURTASS FST School

Military Veterans and Spouses are encouraged to apply!
Former military, Navy experience is preferred.
Prior Experience as a Field Technician, Field Engineer, Deployment Technician, Sonar Technician , Sonar Tech, Sonar Operator, Underwater Acoustics Technician, Acoustic Sensor Technician , Acoustics Specialist, Array Handling Technician, Towed Array Operator, Field Technician, Field Engineer, Deployment Technician, test technician, Crew Member Technician, Crew Tech, Marine Systems Technician, Undersea Systems Technician, Subsea Technician, Ocean Systems Technician, Naval Acoustic Technician, ASW Technician, Acoustic Engineer, Sensor Technician, Marine Acoustic Operator, Acoustic Array Operator, Electro-Mechanical Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Marine Technician, Hydroacoustic Technician, Underwater Systems Technician, Network Systems Electrician, Network Systems Administrator, Network Systems Engineer with a direct experience in C4I ship systems, electronics, and networks
Benefits:

• https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us
• Relocation assistance may be available.

If you are ready to lead a world class global support team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of responding to a proposal. We are seeking qualified candidates for the event of a contract award. This position is not currently funded/active. Should Serco be awarded the contract, and you meet the qualifications of the position, you will be considered in the selection process.
In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $60,000 to $150,000.00; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
Benefits:
Visit the following link for more information about how Serco supports our Veterans https://www.serco.com/na/careers/veterans-at-serco.
The contract is scheduled to be awarded later this year, so apply now to meet your future mission and team-mates.
Apply today to discover your place in our world!
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
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