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Technician, SURTASS Operations & Maintenance at General Dynamics Information Technology

General Dynamics Information Technology Remote - Norfolk, VA

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Job DescriptionShareREQ#: RQ206969Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Pipeline Your ImpactOwn your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defenses mission to keep our country safe and secure.Job DescriptionTECHNICIAN, Operations and Maintenance Job Description Summary:SURTASS provides an on-demand, mobile, and active/passive maritime surveillance capability in support of Joint and Naval Task Force commanders via towed acoustic sensor systems. The ships and installed SURTASS mission equipment are designed for extended duration and independent operations in remote geographic areas. Thus, self-sufficiency in operations and maintenance is an important mission objective. It is intended that operations and maintenance be performed on board vessels and in depot maintenance facilities with the objective of maximizing operational readiness.Job Description: The O&M Technician Crewmember shall:Stand watch in the SURTASS Operations Center (SOC) onboard SURTASS Vessels to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair SURTASS mission equipment to support Fleet requirements, including maintaining all required records and logs and monitoring and sending record Naval Message Traffic.Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all SURTASS mission equipment in accordance with the PMS and other reference documents, as required. Preventative maintenance records shall be maintained in accordance with OPNAVINST 4790.Maintain an accurate logistics inventory as provided by the Government and provide periodic updates to the Product Support Facility (PSF). Any deviation beyond 5% of consumables and 2% of repair parts can result in financial liability for the contractor to correct.Operate the shipboard test equipment pool used with SURTASS mission equipment, including ensuring it is in calibration through early and frequent coordination with the PSF. The Government will provide the test equipment, and be responsible for repair, calibration, and replacement of test equipment.Maintain a technical library on each ship to support all SURTASS mission equipment.On SURTASS-E vessels, the O&M Crewmember Technicians will also conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on:1) Passive winch, to include all hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.2) Antennas, including preservation3) Electrical generation and distribution equipment and systems.4) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, limited to routine system checks and filter changes.5) Van doors6) Protected Distribution System7) Van lighting systems, internal and external8) Freshwater washdowns, minor preservation, and minor painting of the vansUtilize the WILD trouble ticket application to log all maintenance trouble tickets for action in the JSN/WKRQ log, which shall include all applicable labor, external technical assistance, parts, and time expended.This position is for a future opportunity that is expected to be awarded in 2026Education:Associate Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Technology, or be a graduate of US Navy electronics C school or equivalent civilian electronics technical school.Curriculum must have dealt directly with the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of: VME computers, digital computers, microprocessors or peripheral/interface equipment, networks, communications system, navigation system and/or sonar system.Desired Professional Experience:Five years' experience of practical hands-on experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of, at a minimum, one of the following: Virtual Machine Environment (VME) computers, networks, digital computers, microprocessors, communications systems, navigation systems, and/or sonar systems. Experience with SURTASS mission systems is preferred.Required Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required within 12 monthsClearance: Active SECRET#SURTASSGDIT IS YOUR PLACE: 401K with company match Comprehensive health and wellness packages Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications Cutting-edge technology you can learn from Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidaysOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore a career at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.Work RequirementsYears of Experience2 + years of related experience* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degreeCertificationTravel Required25-50%CitizenshipU.S. Citizenship RequiredSalary and Benefit InformationThe likely salary range for this position is $71,445 - $96,661. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.View information about benefits and our total rewards program.About Our WorkWe are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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