Seeking an Integrated Product Support (IPS) Specialist in Virginia Beach, VA, to support Naval Combat Systems on large-deck amphibious ships and aircraft carriers. The IPS Specialist will develop and maintain Provisioning Technical Documentation (PTD) and Allowance Parts Lists (APLs) for Shipboard Systems of Systems (SSDS) and Integrated Combat Systems (ICS), incorporating approved field changes.
Responsibilities- Manage Interactive Computer Aided Provisioning System (ICAPS) packages and provisioning actions through NAVSUP WSS submission
- Track technical documentation status to ensure accuracy and suitability for system supportability and sustainment
- Participate in technical documentation meetings, planning, and reviews, including Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Ship Change Documents (SCDs), and ILS/IPS meetings
- Provide provisioning feedback via Fleet COSAL Feedback Reports (FCFBRs) or Engineering Support Requests Systems (ESRS)
- Support development, tracking, and processing of SIDs, SCDs, ECPs, and problem reports for SSDS
- HS Diploma or equivalent + 5+ years related experience with SSDS, Navy, and/or shipboard systems
- Active Secret security clearance
- Proven configuration and data management experience
- Ability to use Microsoft Teams for task tracking and communication
- Ability to coordinate with multi-site teams and manage complex documentation processes
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 5 years of related experience with SSDS, Navy systems, and/or shipboard systems
- Active Secret security clearance
- Configuration and data management experience
- Ability to use Microsoft Teams for task tracking and communication
- Ability to coordinate with multi-site teams and manage complex documentation processes
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The ESOP provides an ownership stake that adds long-term financial value and complements base pay. This employee-ownership structure stands out within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic enrollment and broad investment options, alongside the ESOP, strengthens retirement pathways beyond salary. These features are presented as competitive within the defense contracting space.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Base pay is considered fair or comparable to industry peers, particularly for technical roles. Starting compensation is described as solid for areas like cybersecurity, systems administration, and IT engineering.
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What We Do
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned government services contractor that delivers professional, technical, information technology, engineering, analysis, testing, evaluation, and training solutions for complex national-priority programs. Based in McLean, Virginia, the company supports federal customers—particularly defense and other Department of Defense missions—with mission-essential and information engineering, digital engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and lifecycle IT services across critical public-sector environments.
