Equipment Specialist SME

Apogee has an exciting opportunity for an Equipment Specialist SME providing support to the NC3 Contract, specifically within the NCL Division of the AFNWC/NC3 Integration Directorate.

The NCL Division is responsible for sustaining globally deployed nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) capabilities, including strategic MILSATCOM terminals, aircrew alerting, and messaging systems. As the Equipment Specialist you will provide in-depth technical support across the lifecycle of aircraft systems, subsystems, and support equipment, and lead configuration and maintenance management of legacy and transitioning systems.

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

This is a full-time position located on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO.

Support maintenance management policy implementation, technical order management, and configuration control for NC3 systems.
• Review and recommend changes to system and product specifications for format, content, and compliance.
• Maintain, distribute, and manage drawing packages and revisions.
• Provide technical analysis of field, depot, and modification program issues.
• Participate in technical order reviews, audits (FCA, PCA), and compliance assessments.
• Prepare Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) and support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and Technical Review Boards (TRBs).
• Track and manage deficiency reports (DRs), AFTO 22/252s, ECPs, ACSNs, RFD/RFWs, and other configuration documentation.
• Analyze maintenance data and forecast spares through R&M programs and DMSMS tracking.
• Perform vendor research for obsolete and hard-to-find parts; assemble technical data packages for sourcing and capability assessments.
• Provide technical input for provisioning, CPIN management, Support Equipment Recommendation Data (SERDs), and sustainment planning.
• Support troubleshooting of complex system or equipment problems in coordination with field, contractor, and organic maintenance teams.
• Participate in transition to digital technical order systems and support IMDS/REMIS setup.
• Develop and revise technical orders, interpret engineering data, and support sustainment and disposal planning for NC3-related systems.

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to upgrade to an SCI and maintain it

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Years of experience: 15 years of directly related experience to include eight years of DoD experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Education: Master's Degree
Years of Experience: 10 years of experience as an Equipment Specialist

Additional Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of DoD configuration management processes and documentation

• Experience with Technical Orders, TCTOs, AFTO 22/252s, DRs, ECPs, and CCB processes

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, change orders, and maintenance manuals

• Familiarity with R&M analysis, provisioning, CPIN, and digital technical order systems

• Skilled in identifying DMSMS risks and sourcing hard-to-find parts and spares

• Strong organizational and documentation skills

• Ability to collaborate with engineering, logistics, and sustainment personnel

• Capable of providing detailed guidance and support to maintenance teams

• Able to manage complex systems data across teams and lifecycle stages

Additional Information:
Location: Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Travel: Travel may be required to CONUS locations (approx. 10%)