Equipment and Quality Assurance Specialist (ES / QA)

ProSidian Seeks an Equipment and Quality Assurance Specialist (ES / QA) - in CONUS - Portsmouth, VA 23704 to support engagements for a branch of the Dept. Of Homeland Security that supports the Command, Control, and Communications Engineering Center (C3CEN) to develop, build, field, train, and support advanced electronic command, control, and navigation systems. C3CEN facilitates evolutionary engineering that focuses on the rapid deployment of essential functionality followed by planned improvements based on enhanced or refined requirements. In addition to providing maintenance and troubleshooting assistance on its assigned systems that is beyond the scope or capability of intermediate level support, C3CEN provides a point of contact for technical liaison and information. The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide Logistics Services for The Coast Guard Command, Control, and Communications Engineering Center (C3CEN), Product lines (PL) and Core Technologies (CT). Equipment and Quality Assurance Specialist (ES / QA) - Candidates shall work to support requirements for Program Support and provide Equipment and Quality Assurance Specialist (ES / QA) ES/QA services in support of C3CEN’s PLs and CTs. The following support services are required: Work with USCG COEs and PLs on lifecycle support of systems to prevent interruption of maintenance and mission. Review and make adjustment recommendations to match inventory and maintenance requirements for C3CEN-supported systems. Provide customer support to Coast Guard field units to promptly resolve maintenance and logistics questions. Monitor stock availability and recommend actions necessary to maintain mission requirements. Respond to requests for excess material at field unit level and prepare validation/valuation packages to establish due-in for return of reusable material. Review and provide recommendations on Engineering Change Proposals prior to submission to a Configuration Control Board (CCB), analyze configuration and supply data to identify and correct discrepancies, as well as assist in stock control. Incorporate SDLC documentation IAW COMDTINST 5230.66 (series), C4IT SDLC Policy. Manage equipment through the use of one or more of the following data bases: Navy Configuration Data Managers Database – Open Architecture (CDMD-OA), Seamless Product Information, Data Exchange, and Repository (SPIDER), and the NITRA compiler/parser. Provide quality assurance review of PL/CT maintenance and supply plans; identify and correct deficiencies in required logistic support elements necessary to maintain C3CEN supported systems. Collaborate with PL/CT Item Manager on parts management and establishment of field level allowances. Enter data into Asset Computerized Maintenance System (ACMS) and/or FLS. Assist in the collection, analysis, and preparation of required technical data and documentation to include the development of desk guides and standardized configuration drawings. Review engineering data, job aids, technical guides/documents, desk guides, and illustrated parts break-downs prior to field implementation to ensure consistent high quality product delivery (This includes providing technical editing of documents as well as identifying and preparing illustrations/images). Review and provide recommendations on Engineering Change Proposals prior to submission to a CCB, analyze configuration and supply data to identify and correct discrepancies as well as assist in stock control. Participate in supportability analysis to include Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Level of Repair Analysis (LORA). Provides quality assurance review of PL/CT maintenance and supply plans; identify and recommend corrections to deficiencies in required logistic support elements necessary to maintain C3CEN-supported systems. Additional Requirements/Tasks for the Lead ES/QA: Assign tasks for other ES/QA personnel. Maintain the ES Desk Guide (CDRL 009) for use by all C3CEN Government or Contractor personnel assigned ES duties. #TechnicalCrossCuttingJobs #AssetMaintenanceManagementInformationSystems, #AMMISJobs, #FleetLogisticsSystems, #FLSJobs, #FederalLogisticsSystem, #FedLOG The Equipment and Quality Assurance Specialist (ES / QA) - shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Powerpoint) and related tools and technology required for the position. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined. Qualified personnel shall be able to perform roles and responsivities to perform all requirements specified with specific minimum qualification requirements include: Shall have a minimum of 3 years of Federal Logistics Management experience. Shall be knowledgeable and proficient in the use various USCG support databases to include, but not limited to, Asset Logistics Management Information System (ALMIS), Asset Maintenance Management Information System (AMMIS), NESSS, Fleet Logistics System (FLS), ACMS, CMplus, Federal Logistics System (FedLOG), and SFLC Central. In addition to the minimum qualification requirements listed, additional minimum qualification requirements to include the following: Shall have an Associate’s Degree (or equivalent) or higher. Shall have a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience leading a Logistics Management Team. Shall have a minimum of 3 years of ALMIS, AMMIS, NESSS, FLS, and FedLOG experience and 3 years of IMS or ES/QA - Equipment Specialist (ES) and Quality Assurance (QA) - Equipment Specialist (Es) And Quality Assurance (QA) (respective to the task) experience under the USCG Modernized construct. TRAVEL: Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. LOCATION: Work shall be conducted at the CONUS - Portsmouth, VA 23704 U.S. Citizenship Required Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe) All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” (also referred to as an “Employment Authorization”) by the USG’s designated Security Office. #TechnicalCrossCuttingJobs #AssetMaintenanceManagementInformationSystems, #AMMISJobs, #FleetLogisticsSystems, #FLSJobs, #FederalLogisticsSystem, #FedLOG CORE COMPETENCIES Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader Leadership – the ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in the decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications Organization – the ability to manage projects and actions, and prioritize tasks ProSidian is looking for “Great People Who Lead” at all levels in the organization. Are you a talented professional ready to deliver real value to clients in a fast-paced, challenging environment? ProSidian Consulting is looking for professionals who share our commitment to integrity, quality, and value. ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit or follow the company on Twitter at for more information.