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Vertex Inc

Technical Analyst - E-6B - Tinker AFB, OK

Vertex Inc, Oklahoma City, OK


Working globally, V2X builds smart solutions to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The Technical Analyst will be responsible for assisting the E-6B Senior Procurement Technical Advisor, advising buyer and supplier activities, and providing support and coordination on major repair and alteration projects. Assist in the review and evaluation of technical documents and manuals to ensure materials and repairs were completed expeditiously and within compliance standards. The primary duty will focus on the repair, overhaul, and procurement of parts of the E-6B (Boeing 707) aircraft system.

Essential Functions:

  • Coordinate directly with OEMs and suppliers for the repair and overhaul of aircraft system parts
  • Read and interpret aircraft drawings and determine suppliers capable of manufacturing aircraft system parts
  • Coordinate and assist suppliers in developing repair and overhaul procedures
  • Assist buyers with request for quotes from qualified suppliers
  • Assist with Requests for Engineering Information (REI) and Temporary Engineering Instructions (TEI)
  • Assist DMSMS efforts to include the creation and execution of the DMSMS Plan
  • Assist DMSMS efforts, working with IPTs, suppliers, and customer to analyze, assess impact, and propose potential resolution options
  • Provide technical input to Sole Source Justifications in accordance with Vertex compliance standards, policies, and procedures
  • Provide technical input to Limited Source Justifications in accordance with Vertex compliance standards, policies, and procedures
  • Provide technical input on Similar Too Analysis in accordance with Vertex compliance standards, policies, and procedures
  • Assist supplier capability and approval process by conducting site visits and assessing manufacturing and technology capabilities
  • Facilitate on-site visits with "at-risk suppliers" to conduct root cause analysis, implement and verify corrective actions for supplier quality issues


Responsibilities:

  • Exhibits positive courteous behavior with customers, businesses, and coworkers.
  • Assists coworkers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions when necessary.
  • Follows all safety procedures and practices as established by the Company and regulatory bodies.
  • This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience OR education/experience equivalent.
  • Aircraft maintenance experience. E-6B experience is a plus.
  • Understanding of military/commercial aviation and maintenance terminology.
  • Knowledge of procurement procedures and regulations.
  • Experience working with DMSMS/Obsolescence issues.
  • Experience with technical support and knowledge of the use and application of aircraft technical data, engineering drawings, and technical directives.
  • Comprehensive working knowledge of engineering principles, repair and fabrication practices, aviation hardware, and general aircraft maintenance procedures.


Required skills and abilities:

  • Must be able to understand and use the English language both oral and written to communicate information or ideas to another person or persons.
  • Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings, and procedure manuals.
  • Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Must be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
  • Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Must be able to recognize or identify the existence of a problem as well as elements of a problem.
  • Must be familiar with Navy logistics support and FAR Part 45.
  • Skilled in problem analysis and independent decision-making.
  • Ability to discern priorities.
  • Knowledge of the NAVAIR Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR)
  • Understanding of Request for Engineering Information (REI) and Temporary Engineering Instructions (TEI).
  • Understanding of technical performance of Obsolescence Management / Diminishing Material Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)
  • SECRET Clearance or have the ability to obtain a Government Security Clearance


Employee benefits include the following:

  • Healthcare coverage
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources


Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)