TCS
Military Operations Specialist - Crew Served Weapons SME
TCS, Bedford, Indiana, United States, 47421
**Company:**
Tri-County Steel LLC (TCS)
**Location:** On-site at NSWC Crane, IN
**Employment Type:** Full-time
**Salary:** Commensurate with experience.
**Clearance Level Required:** Secret. US Citizenship required.
About Us:
TCS is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business located in Bedford, Indiana. We have been a trusted defense contractor supporting our industry and government partners for over 14 years, offering a wide variety of logistics, programmatic, and engineering support services. We pride ourselves on a strong commitment to our clients and a focus on quality and reliability in everything we do. Additionally, we are dedicated to the growth and development of our employees, providing opportunities for advancement and professional growth.
Job Summary:
TCS is seeking a Military Operations Specialist to serve as an Airborne Crew Served Weapons Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the NAVAIR Crew Served Weapons In-Service Engineering Activity. This role is ideal for individuals with extensive operational and maintenance experience on Navy and Marine Corps aviation weapon systems. The position will involve developing procedures, providing training, supporting logistics documentation, and assisting in test and evaluation of airborne crew served weapons and associated systems.
Essential Functions:
Maintain crew served weapons and mounts in accordance with applicable NAVAIR technical publications. Evaluate Conventional Ordnance Discrepancy Reports (CODRs) and provide disposition recommendations. Analyze Technical Publication Deficiency Reports (TPDRs) and recommend source data changes. Develop, review, and validate maintenance procedures and NATOPs checklists for crew served weapons and mounts. Support live fire testing and evaluation of small arms weapon systems (7.62mm to .50 caliber). Review Engineering Change Proposals for impact to logistics products such as technical manuals, tool control manuals, and maintenance plans. Assist with inventory management, kit building, material receipt and shipment for crew served weapons and mounts. Develop and deliver training programs for operators and maintainers of weapon systems and mounts. Provide subject matter expertise and training to fleet personnel. Experience and Skills:
Minimum of 6 years of experience in Navy/Marine Corps aviation weapon system maintenance. Preferred Military Occupational Specialties: 6173, 6174, 6176, 6531 or Navy rating AO. Experience in the development of training materials and/or maintenance procedures. Proven ability to deliver technical training and instruction to military personnel. Experience writing, training, or evaluating NATOPs flight procedures. Operational and maintenance experience on platforms such as UH-1, CH-53, V-22, and MH-60. Strong communication skills and ability to engage tactfully with senior leadership (uniformed and civilian). Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Desired Qualifications:
Prior support of NAVAIR weapons systems programs. Familiarity with Navy/Marine Corps logistics processes and documentation standards. Knowledge of crew served weapons sustainment and lifecycle support planning. Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to chest height. Ability to pass the Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) screening process. Ability to obtain explosive handling certification. Travel:
Up to 10% CONUS travel may be required.
Benefits:
Comprehensive health benefits, including life, health, dental, vision, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) coverage for eligible employees and family members. 401(K) Plan with company match. 12 paid holidays. Paid time off (PTO). Competitive salaries.
Application Process: We invite resumes from all interested and qualified ca
**Location:** On-site at NSWC Crane, IN
**Employment Type:** Full-time
**Salary:** Commensurate with experience.
**Clearance Level Required:** Secret. US Citizenship required.
About Us:
TCS is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business located in Bedford, Indiana. We have been a trusted defense contractor supporting our industry and government partners for over 14 years, offering a wide variety of logistics, programmatic, and engineering support services. We pride ourselves on a strong commitment to our clients and a focus on quality and reliability in everything we do. Additionally, we are dedicated to the growth and development of our employees, providing opportunities for advancement and professional growth.
Job Summary:
TCS is seeking a Military Operations Specialist to serve as an Airborne Crew Served Weapons Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the NAVAIR Crew Served Weapons In-Service Engineering Activity. This role is ideal for individuals with extensive operational and maintenance experience on Navy and Marine Corps aviation weapon systems. The position will involve developing procedures, providing training, supporting logistics documentation, and assisting in test and evaluation of airborne crew served weapons and associated systems.
Essential Functions:
Maintain crew served weapons and mounts in accordance with applicable NAVAIR technical publications. Evaluate Conventional Ordnance Discrepancy Reports (CODRs) and provide disposition recommendations. Analyze Technical Publication Deficiency Reports (TPDRs) and recommend source data changes. Develop, review, and validate maintenance procedures and NATOPs checklists for crew served weapons and mounts. Support live fire testing and evaluation of small arms weapon systems (7.62mm to .50 caliber). Review Engineering Change Proposals for impact to logistics products such as technical manuals, tool control manuals, and maintenance plans. Assist with inventory management, kit building, material receipt and shipment for crew served weapons and mounts. Develop and deliver training programs for operators and maintainers of weapon systems and mounts. Provide subject matter expertise and training to fleet personnel. Experience and Skills:
Minimum of 6 years of experience in Navy/Marine Corps aviation weapon system maintenance. Preferred Military Occupational Specialties: 6173, 6174, 6176, 6531 or Navy rating AO. Experience in the development of training materials and/or maintenance procedures. Proven ability to deliver technical training and instruction to military personnel. Experience writing, training, or evaluating NATOPs flight procedures. Operational and maintenance experience on platforms such as UH-1, CH-53, V-22, and MH-60. Strong communication skills and ability to engage tactfully with senior leadership (uniformed and civilian). Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Desired Qualifications:
Prior support of NAVAIR weapons systems programs. Familiarity with Navy/Marine Corps logistics processes and documentation standards. Knowledge of crew served weapons sustainment and lifecycle support planning. Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to chest height. Ability to pass the Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) screening process. Ability to obtain explosive handling certification. Travel:
Up to 10% CONUS travel may be required.
Benefits:
Comprehensive health benefits, including life, health, dental, vision, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) coverage for eligible employees and family members. 401(K) Plan with company match. 12 paid holidays. Paid time off (PTO). Competitive salaries.
Application Process: We invite resumes from all interested and qualified ca