Job Location: Norfolk, VA

Job Category: Engineering Support 

Job Status: Full Time 

Job Description:  This position will serve as the QED Navy Habitability Support Specialist for a U.S. Navy contract.  The QED Navy Habitability Support Specialist will assist in implementing habitability programs, evaluate aircraft carrier habitability program effectiveness, assist in management of habitability and quality of life system aboard COMNAVAIRLANT ships, assist in managing the Shipboard Habitability Program for assigned COMNAVAIRLANT ships, understand current shipboard living conditions through ship and site visits, maintain continuity of aircraft carrier readiness assessment improvement actions coordinating between CNAL and CNAP, be available to get underway on CVNs, be able to climb vertical ladders and take stairs, carry up to 50 pounds of gear for up to ½ mile, and assist in the evaluation and inspection of current and new habitability systems, products and materials.   

Job Requirements/skill sets:  

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the fluent use of Microsoft products.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience working on and with all facets of aircraft carrier operations, maintenance, manning, training, and administrative requirements.
• A minimum of 10 years’ of knowledge of Naval Aircraft Carrier references and standards per Naval Instruction requirements.
• Possess a significant ability to classify aircraft carrier readiness as it pertains to overall program objectives based on data obtained through interaction with ship senior leadership.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in implementing various habitability programs and identifying the sources of assistance available for these programs.
• Process senior level oral and written communication skills to effectively

communicate with higher command levels (GS-15, O-6, and occasionally Flag/SES level) orally and in writing.

Security Clearance/Naval Facility Access:  U.S. citizenship required and a SECRET Clearance required. Must be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Q.E.D. offers competitive benefits such as: Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) retirement plan, Basic Life Insurance, supplemental insurances, and Employee Assistance Program.

Job Contact information: Send resumes to Greg Rose, grose@qedsysinc.com

EOE, including disability/vets.