Small Craft Specialist

The Small Craft Specialist will provide expertise and support to the US Marine Corps (USMC) in the field of small craft systems. This position assists the government in various tasks related to small craft programs, including market research, testing, drafting reports, conducting audits, and providing recommendations for improvements. The specialist will also be responsible for drafting and updating drawings, reviewing safety assessments, investigating malfunctions, and managing the MCSC boat locker and related equipment.

This position is 100% onsite in the Quantico, Virginia area.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people.

CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance, 401k Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, personal time off, and observance of Federal Holidays.

Must be able to obtain a secret clearance which requires US Citizenship.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to obtain a secret clearance which requires US Citizenship.

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Mercury Verado Engine certified in all echelons of maintenance and diagnostics.

Evinrude 55HP Multi-Fuel Engine certified in all echelons of maintenance and diagnostics.

Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft repair certified.

Shall be formally trained and qualified as a USMC Small Craft Mechanic (AMOS 1342) or equivalent.

Water Safety Craft certified as Operator/Maintainer.

Must possess and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A .KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conducting market research and assessing the potential for integration of new technology into USMC small craft programs. Coordinates, executes, and drafts summary reports for testing of new small craft and equipment. The Government estimates drafting 4 summary reports per year.

Drafts, reviews, and provides recommendations for test plans.

Conducts physical configuration audits on small craft systems. The Government estimates 4 physical configuration audits per year.

Drafts new and updating existing drawings.

Reviews and makes recommendations for safety assessments.

Drafts, reviews, and edits engineering change proposals.

Investigates and drafts reports on small craft and equipment malfunctions due to material failures. The Government estimates drafting 4 reports on small craft and equipment malfunctions due to material failures per year.

Drafts and reviews plans for, providing recommendations for, and participating in supportability demonstrations, validation and verification of technical manuals, and modifies fielded assets.

Maintains and manages the MCSC boat locker and related equipment.

Supports fielding and acceptance of initial issue equipment to the operational forces to include new equipment training and technical support, technical issue resolution with manufactures and development of new equipment Technical Manuals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Majority of work performed in an office environment. Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm. Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls. Move two or more…