Quality Assurance Analyst

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ATAE Analyst supporting Navy's antiterrorism equipage program at NSWC PCD. Advising on technical compliance and documentation for ballistic protective equipment.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timePanama City • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), First Article Testing (FAT), and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) for compliance with military standards, along with strong technical writing and documentation skills. Proficient in supporting acquisition engineering and logistics for ballistic protective equipment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)First Article Testing (FAT)Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT)Technical WritingMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Quality EngineeringTest & EvaluationAcquisition Engineering SupportBallistic Equipment Test StandardsTechnical Specifications Authoring

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Project

Industry Keywords

NIJ 0101.07NIJ 0123.00MIL-STD-3027Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)Anti-Terrorism Afloat (ATA)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on ATAE non-destructive testing (NDT), First Article Testing (FAT), and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) for compliance with NIJ 0101.07, NIJ 0123.00, MIL-STD-3027, and TOP 10-2-210
Provide Engineering Agent support in accordance with the Anti-Terrorism Afloat (ATA) Engineering Agent Requirements Document (EARD)
Author and revise Purchase Descriptions (PDs), performance specifications, and Use & Care Manuals (UCMs) for fielded ballistic protective equipment
Assess PPE/IPE capability gaps, including ballistic plates, helmets, and protective ensembles, and recommend design or sourcing solutions, including quantity and procurement recommendations to support Fleet requirements
Support life cycle sustainment, provisioning, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) documentation for fielded systems
Represent NSWC PCD technical positions in recurring program and DoD-level working groups and reviews, including inter-service forums
Coordinate with fleet operational commands to address emergent or short-notice equipment requirements
Benchmark against equivalent cross-service protective equipment programs to inform Navy development
Generate technical reports and briefings using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–10 years of related experience in quality engineering, test & evaluation, or acquisition engineering support
Working knowledge of ballistic or personal protective equipment test standards (NIJ, MIL-STD, or equivalent industry test protocols)
Demonstrated experience authoring or revising technical specifications, purchase descriptions, or equivalent acquisition documentation
Experience supporting or interfacing with government program offices, engineering agents, or acquisition teams
Strong technical writing skills and comfort presenting to program-level stakeholders
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project) for documentation, briefing support, and professional communications
Ability to travel periodically in support of testing and fielding activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% company-paid)
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and federal holidays
Life insurance and disability coverage
Professional development support and tuition assistance