NTSP Author, Journeyman

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc.; California (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

HSAs

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. seeks an NTSP Author to support the NAWCAD Readiness & Fleet Analytics Division at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD.

You will develop and sustain NTSPs, translating complex data into auditable documents for diverse audiences, interfacing with program offices, logisticians, engineers, and operators to close training gaps and align with DoD directives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in acquisition, logistics, business, engineering, or management (or alternatives as listed).
• 2+ years of NTSP development experience in Navy programs is required.
• Familiarity with NTSP structure, lifecycle, and DoD/Navy guidance.
• Strong knowledge of ILS, Maintenance planning, and supportability analyses.

Responsibilities

• Author and manage NTSPs across the system lifecycle.
• Document maintenance task analysis, LORA, and RCM findings in NTSPs.
• Define training requirements and alternatives for naval platforms.
• Ensure NTSPs comply with DoD/Navy directives and standards.
• Collaborate with program offices, logistics, and engineering teams.
• Create clear, auditable technical documents and presentations.
• Participate in IPTs for system acquisition and training development.

Skills

NTSP development

ILS analysis

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Security clearance

Education

BS/BA in Acquisition, Logistics, Eng, or Management

Associate’s Degree + 4 years experience

Tools

NTSP databases

Logistics Data Systems

CeTARS

OBIEE

Job description

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra), provides unparalleled logistics and program management, cutting-edge software and IT system development, and innovative data science and analytics services to our Department of Defense clients as well as superior support to Government Contracting Facility Security Officers (FSO).

As a disadvantaged, minority-owned, small business, we are committed to exceeding expectations and fostering excellence within our workforce. Sierra has a proud history of hiring veterans and encourages those who have served in the armed forces to apply.

Sierra is an honored recipient of the following awards:

• HIRE Vets Medallion Award
• VETS Indexes Employer Award

About the Role:

Sierra Management and Technologies is recruiting for an NTSP Author to provide support for the NAWCAD Readiness & Fleet Analytics (R&FA) Division’s Manpower & Personnel / Navy Training Systems Plan (M&PA/NTSP) Branch at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. This NTSP Authorwillsupport the development, management, and sustainment of Navy Training System Plans (NTSPs) across a range of acquisition programs. In this role, you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the intersection of training requirements analysis, Integrated Logistics Support, and Navy acquisition processes, translating complex technical and operational data into clear, auditable documentation that drives fleet readiness. You will engage directly with program offices, logistics teams, engineers, and operational stakeholders to identify training gaps, evaluate supportability, and recommend solutions that align with DoD and Navy directives throughout the system lifecycle. Success in this position demands not only deep familiarity with NTSP structure and process, but the technical writing rigor and analytical discipline to produce defensible, decision-quality deliverables for diverse audiences ranging from working-level teams to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Author, update, and manage Navy Training System Plans (NTSPs) in support of Navy acquisition programs throughout the system lifecycle
• Analyze and document supportability analyses, including Maintenance Task Analysis, Level of Repair Analysis, and Reliability Centered Maintenance, integrating findings into NTSPs
• Analyze, define, and recommend training requirements and alternatives across naval aviation platforms and systems
• Interpret and apply federal, DoD, and Navy directives, instructions, and standards to guide NTSP development and ensure compliance
• Collaborate with program offices, logistics, engineering, and operational personnel to gather requirements, resolve conflicts, and align stakeholder input
• Produce clear, concise, and auditable technical documents, reports, and presentations tailored to diverse audiences
• Support participation in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for system acquisition, training development, or logistics planning
• Leverage logistics data systems and NTSP databases to support training and logistics analysis

What Makes a Successful Candidate:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must Have:

• Technical BS or BA degree in Acquisition, Logistics Management, Business, Engineering, or Management.
  
  
  
  • 6 years’ additional work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree
  
  
  • Associate’s Degree plus 4 years’ additional work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree
  
  
• 2+ Years Experience in Navy Training System Plans (NTSP) Development
  
  
  
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience authoring, updating, or managing NTSPs for Navy acquisition programs.
  
  
• Deep Understanding of Navy Training System Plans (NTSP) Process
  
  
  
  • Knowledge of NTSP structure, requirements, and lifecycle, including how NTSPs support acquisition and fleet integration.
  
  
• Mastery of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Maintenance Planning
  
  
  
  • Ability to analyze and document supportability analyses (e.g., Maintenance Task Analysis, Level of Repair Analysis, Reliability Centered Maintenance) and integrate findings into NTSPs.
  
  
• Strong Technical Writing and Communication Skills
  
  
  
  • Proven ability to author clear, concise, and auditable technical documents, reports, and presentations for diverse audiences.
  
  
• Experience with Training Requirements Analysis
  
  
  
  • Ability to analyze, and recommend training requirements and alternatives for aviation platforms and systems.
  
  
• Familiarity with Navy Acquisition and Life Cycle Management
  
  
  
  • Understanding of DoD acquisition processes, program documentation, and how training fits into system development and sustainment.
  
  
• Ability to Interpret and Apply Guidelines
  
  
  
  • Skill in interpreting federal, DoD, and Navy directives, instructions, and standards, and applying them to NTSP development.
  
  
• Effective Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
  
  
  
  • Experience working with program offices, logistics, engineering, and operational personnel to gather input and resolve conflicting requirements.
  
  
• Active Secret security clearance is required for this position. Candidates must possess and be able to maintain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and be able to obtain a security clearance.

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Relevant Field (Preferred in logistics, engineering, education, or related discipline)
• Experience with NTSP databases and Logistics Data Systems
• Familiarity with systems such as TFMMS, TFSMS, CeTARS, CANTRAC, OBIEE, eTEM, FLTMPS, AVTECHTRA and others used in training and logistics analysis.
• Experience in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Participation in IPTs for system acquisition, training development, or logistics planning.
• Advanced Understanding of AI Applications in Training and Logistics
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in leveraging AI for curriculum development, training gap analysis, or predictive modeling in military training environments.
• Demonstrated skill in facilitating discussions, resolving conflicts, and obtaining buy-in for new training concepts or approaches.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders

What to expect in our process

We take care of our employees by providing the following benefits:

• Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid opportunities (depending on the role)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Voluntary insurance such as: short-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 100% company-paid life + AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunity Statement

Building an inclusive, high-performing team that is diverse across lines of personal identity is integral to our success, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

This means we do not discriminate against any job applicant or employee because of their race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

E-Verify Statement

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.