Small Craft Specialist

Chickasaw Nation Industries•Quantico, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Small Craft Specialist provides expertise and support to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) in the field of small craft systems. The role supports small craft programs through market research, testing, audits, technical reporting, and recommendations for improvements. It also involves drafting and updating drawings, reviewing safety assessments, investigating equipment malfunctions, and managing the MCSC boat locker and related equipment. The position is 100% onsite in the Quantico, Virginia area. The specialist supports the integration of new technology into USMC small craft programs; testing and acceptance of new craft and equipment; engineering change proposals; supportability demonstrations; technical manual validation and verification; and modification of fielded assets. The role also supports the fielding of initial-issue equipment to operational forces, including new equipment training and technical support, resolving technical issues with manufacturers, and developing technical manuals. The position is with Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc., a federal contractor. Applicants must be able to obtain a Secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. CNI describes itself as a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
Mercury Verado Engine certification in all echelons of maintenance and diagnostics.
Evinrude 55HP Multi-Fuel Engine certification in all echelons of maintenance and diagnostics.
Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft repair certification.
Formal training and qualification as a USMC Small Craft Mechanic (AMOS 1342) or equivalent.
Must possess and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A.
Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including handling and assembling objects, lifting or carrying heavy objects, maintaining balance, and performing sustained physical activity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree; equivalent experience is also accepted.

Responsibilities

Conduct market research and assess the potential for integrating new technology into USMC small craft programs.
Coordinate and conduct testing of new small craft and equipment, and draft summary reports; the Government estimates four reports per year.
Draft, review, and recommend changes to test plans.
Conduct physical configuration audits on small craft systems; the Government estimates four audits per year.
Draft new drawings and update existing drawings.
Review safety assessments and make recommendations.
Draft, review, and edit engineering change proposals.
Investigate small craft and equipment malfunctions caused by material failures and draft reports; the Government estimates four reports per year.
Draft and review plans for supportability demonstrations, technical manual validation and verification, and modification of fielded assets; provide recommendations and participate in these activities.
Maintain and manage the MCSC boat locker and related equipment.
Support fielding and acceptance of initial-issue equipment for operational forces, including new equipment training and technical support.
Resolve technical issues with manufacturers and support development of new equipment technical manuals.