Lead Drafter/CADD Operator IV

NANA Regional Corporation • Virginia Beach, VA

275d • Onsite

About The Position

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) has an opening for a Lead Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Operator/Drafter IV to support the U.S. Coast Guard Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC) in Portsmouth, VA. This position under the C5ISC Engineering Services Division Technical Services Branch (ESD-TECH) will lead a small team of CADD operators to support the C5ISC Product Lines and ESD System Engineers by developing technical drawings and graphics and help maintain standard document formatting for various C5I systems and software.

Requirements

• Shall be proficient and qualified to develop, format, proof, edit/revise, produce, and publish CADD drawings.
• Must possess a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office ® suite, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Must possess proficient writing skills.
• Must have and maintain a U.S. government SECRET security clearance.
• Shall have at least 2 years of experience in the submission of USCG technical drawings to CGLIMS-STIP.
• Shall have at least 5 years of supervisory experience managing/leading at least one CADD operator.
• Shall have at least 4 years of drafting experience to include layouts, illustrations, wiring diagrams, and fabrication drawings (i.e., electrical, machine, and sheet metal/ship drawings).
• Shall be a graduate of an Accredited Drafting Program or have completed a CADD program from an accredited school/university.

Nice To Haves

• At least 10 years of leadership experience as a CADD operator.
• At least 5 years of CADD experience in the submission of USCG technical drawings to Surface Technical Information Portal.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage projects/tasks and to ensure timely production of deliverables while maintaining the absolute highest quality of services, products, and customer service.
• Provides CADD Services to update and/or create Technical Drawings, Graphics, and other Official Business Documentation (i.e., Organizational and Project Management Charts) upon Government request through the Remedy CGFIXIT Tool.
• Maintains assigned tasks within the CGFIXIT Tool.
• Incorporates red line drawing updates and corrections into existing AutoCAD formatted interconnection drawings, or develop new drawings as needed, to reflect all equipment changes, system modifications, or corrections and reflect current electronic drafting standards and formats.
• Shall work with Product Line / ESD project/task sponsors/teams to ensure all information (equipment installed, system configuration, etc.) is up to date.
• Supports Product Line and ESD engineering services within the scope of CADD services, including attending meetings and providing input/direction to program/project managers in regard to assigned tasks.
• Travels to various CONUS/OCONUS locations in support of the C5I systems, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree