Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements : Minimum 20%

Location: Norfolk, VA

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SUMMARY : WR has a potential opportunity for a GPNTS/NAVSSI Field Representative, Lead to provide US Navy and US Coast Guard Fleet Support to include the operations, maintenance, and repair of the Navigation Sensor System Interface (NAVSSI), Global Positioning System (GPS) - Based Positioning Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS) Systems, and associated ancillary equipment.

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Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior NAVSSI technicians.
• Perform Pre-Deployment Grooms (PDAs), system operations, system software loads, system configuration updates, system troubleshooting, system testing and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT).
• Compile data and write reports showing findings, deficiencies, and recommendations to the ships for identified problems as well as to the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA).
• Troubleshoot, test, and repair GPNTS and NAVSSI equipment and circuit cards.
• Provide a detailed report for each component.
• Develop, review, and provide GPNTS and NAVSSI system subject matter expertise support for the update of Allowance Parts Lists (APL), technical manuals, training curriculum, MIPs, MRCs, and various test procedures.
• Develop, review, and provide Daily Status Reports (DSRs) and Weekly Status Reports (WSRs).
• Report issues within 24hrs of occurrence.
• Attend shipboard daily status meetings with a focus on documenting and reporting accomplishments and issues.
• Attend weekly and monthly program OIPT meetings with a focus on lessons learned, risks, accomplishments, and process improvements.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Technical Training in US Navy Navigation equipment and systems.
• Eight (8) years of hands-on experience with US Navy Navigation equipment and systems, to include (3) of the following (4) areas:
  • Systems Requirements
  • Operational Requirements
  • Test and Evaluation
  • Training
• Recognized expert who has demonstrated industry and public service leadership in US Navy Navigation equipment and systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, at least to intermediate level, with a focus on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with Microsoft Project is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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This position is contingent upon funding

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The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

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Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Basic understanding of construction, specifically steel construction and fabrication
• Experience in steel detailing
• Experience in BIM modeling/model coordination
• Experience in steel detailing software (SDS/2 and or Tekla) a plus