Product Control Specialist

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Responsible for overall management of technical content, objects and the database in which they are maintained. May assist in establishing objectives, plans, and timelines for the development of comprehensive technical documents such as procedure manuals, operational specifications, training manuals, presentations, articles and related technical publications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and reviews technical content XML and SGML structural requirements of database objects to ensure required specifications are met.
• Builds and manages database workspaces for content development teams.
• Creates, contributes, and optimizes change management processes and workflow.
• Assists content development teams with proper tagging and presentation of technical information.
• Creates database objects to include, but not limited to, data modules and illustrations.
• Works with multiple technical content development teams to schedule the availability of desired database objects for updating and publishing of documentation.
• Provides a forum for communication between development teams to ensure needs and status are identified and socialized.
• Contributes to the development of S1000D-compliant Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals/Publications, Military specification/standards-compliant-S1000D PDF documents, and other internal documentation or deliverables.
  
  
  

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree and 9 or more years of professional documentation or database administration experience. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education/training.
• Must demonstrate a comprehensive technical understanding of military or commercial systems and have knowledge of the engineering development process.
• Must have a general understanding of configuration management concepts and principles.
• Must have an understanding of technical documentation development and management using S1000D International Specification and military specifications and standards. Database administration experience may be substituted in lieu of technical documentation development and management.
• Must possess:
• the capacity to create and administer formalized training on proper usage of data management tools/software/applications on a department-level scale
• the capacity to provide mentorship to junior team members, both within and external to the configuration management team
• the ability to develop, acquire, interpret, and communicate technical data to an audience with a broad range of technical proficiency
• the ability to quickly understand new concepts and properly apply them in a continuously evolving environment
• strong compartmentalization and general organization skills
• the ability to identify technical, non-technical, logistic, safety, and other issues and develop solutions to minimize and/or mitigate the risk
• strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately analyze processes, procedures, work instructions, and other documents; report findings while proposing viable courses of action to resolve
• strong knowledge of computer operations and applications
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
  
  

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 98,100 - 171,398