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At Paragon Force, we are always interested in hearing from talented individuals that are interested in joining our team of professionals. We provide an environment where employees can perform to their fullest potential. Our team members enjoy competitive salaries and a full benefits package. If you are searching for employment or wish to advance your career with a more challenging position, we encourage you to explore the career opportunities below.

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Program Financial Analyst

Location: CRANE, IN
Date Posted: 3/8/2024
Schedule: Full-Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: 2 to 3 days per week

Job Description:

Paragon Force, Inc. has an opportunity for a full-time motivated and self-driven Project Financial Analyst. As part of our team, you will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, revising, and maintaining program financial documentation that incorporates information and data from Program Office, customer, project leads, SMEs, and ISEAs into the overarching financial portfolio. This full-time position is located in Crane, IN.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • The employee will monitor current and upcoming workload to determine levels of effort tasks and financial needs.

  • Establish and prepare new SOWs as needed to include all aspects of tasking needed to complete effort at hand.

  • Prepare budgetary needs by establishing labor, material, and other miscellaneous financial needs.

  • Route SOW for review to NSWC Crane internal personnel and the funding program office.

  • Route SOW for signature.

  • Work with Project Lead to input SOW data in the division planning tool.

  • Work with comptroller to prepare NWA breakout of funds.

  • Establish tracking method for each funding document as funding is expensed.

  • Prepare and maintain spend plans for each funding document.

  • Provide copies of signed SOWs to comptroller and/or PiA as requested.

  • Provide NWA realignment requests as funding needs change through life of funding.

  • Properly prepare, input data, and sign off on work orders to various shops on base as needed.

  • Complete purchase requisition forms to assist with material orders.

  • Complete purchase requisition forms to complete Seaport Contract action items.

  • Maintain tracking method for funds issued to Seaport Contract(s).

  • Ensure funding is adequate through PoP dates.

  • Establish spend plan and budgetary estimates for upcoming work and current work to ensure contract is properly funded.

  • Provide Labor NWAs to government employees.

  • Initiate funding document realignments and work with program office of funding to request expiration extensions, when necessary Complete contract close-out actions

  • Ensure any outstanding balances on closed SLIN/CLINs are invoiced and final billed and in turn, remaining funds are returned to funding program office

  • Respond to data calls

  • Division ceiling allowance trackers

  • Questions from division about upcoming or current funding requirements

  • Questions from division on spend down dates and cut off dates for various things, such as MILSTRIP orders

  • Provide funds for material purchases

  • Providing all financial data to logisticians who handle PCard purchases and majority of MILSTRIP (material) purchases

  • Assign funds to monthly inventory files

  • Provide NWAs to fund monthly inventory bill

  • Provide NWAs to fund fleet returns

  • FMS (Foreign Military Sales)

  • Prepare and send out monthly status update on FMS funding

  • Lead monthly FMS IPT meeting with FMS partners

  • Update and answer questions on current and upcoming FMS SOWs

  • Track expense of funds as work for each FMS country is completed

Requirements:

  • BS degree in a related discipline and 2+ years of related experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree.

  • Proficient in MS Excel and other financial tracking software with abilities to create and update tables, to manipulate graphics and to create and update flow charts, and to format/layout text.

  • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Effectively, collaborate with a variety of teams and interested parties.

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and organization.

  • Ability to multitask and work with strict deadlines/timeframes.

  • Capable of managing several different tasks from various requestors.

  • Possess attention to detail and ability to edit financial documents for technical accuracy.

  • Ability to make recommendations and answer questions to customers.

  • Proficient with Microsoft products including Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel

  • Flexibility and willingness to learn new software.

  • Experience with DOD industry.

  • Experience with Microsoft Project

  • Experience with ERP, EDW, Corporate Acceptance Tool, Project Planning Tool (preferred).

  • Prior government PA experience, including working with FMS funds (preferred).

Technical writer ii

Location: CRANE, IN
Date Posted: 2/28/2024
Schedule: Full-Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: 2 to 3 days per week

Job Description:

Paragon Force, Inc. is currently searching for two talented and eager Technical Writers to join our team and help support NSWC Crane. In this position, the employee will work closely with other Technical Writers, Quality Specialists, and SME’s as well as directly with the customer.

We are searching for driven individuals that are experienced in XML authoring, Arbortext software, proof-reading, and Military Standards. This position requires quick turnarounds and flexibility with changing deadlines.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • The Technical Writer will use a structured authoring software to create technical documentation that follows and maintains a strict set of formatting rules, or standard. Creating manuals, reports, briefs, instruction books, work instructions, and other related technical publications for the DoD concerning work methods procedures and installation information.

  • The Technical Writer will use XML markup language to define the structured content with predetermined tags to ensure content follows the MIL-STD.

  • The Technical Writer will manage and maintain the integrity of XML and published content on SharePoint and a Share drive.

  • The Technical Writer will perform quality audits as well as proofread materials generated within the team.

  • The Technical Writer will be involved in working groups reviewing content and will be asked for input and suggestions for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field 2+ years work related experience in technical writing/editing. Additional experience in lieu of degree (6+ years of technical writing/editing experience).

  • XML, HTML or SGML.

  • Military publication standards.

  • PTC Arbortext-Editor, Office365, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

  • Able to obtain a Secret Clearance (+ if a clearance is already active).

Technical writer i

Location: Bedford, IN
Date Posted: 3/25/2024
Schedule: Full-Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: Potential

Job Description:

Paragon Force, Inc. is searching for a technical writer and multimedia support to prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documentation that incorporates information and data from Program Office, customers, task lead, end users, and other departments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Developing high-quality documentation with guidance that is coherent and easy to follow as well as complies with corresponding standard, style guide, and/or directive and meets the customers’ and end users’ needs. Documentation includes but is not limited to technical manuals, curriculum, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Computer Based Training (CBT), and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).

  • Researching, collecting, analyzing, organizing, and preparing technical information and data.

  • Creating and manipulating illustrations, graphics, charts, diagrams, etc. to be included in documentation.

  • Editing technical documentation for format, accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to government specifications.

  • Immediately communicating obstacles or issues to leadership.

  • Interfacing with technical writers, multimedia personnel, logisticians, engineers, customers, and task lead.

  • Maintaining records.

  • Performing clerical/administrative duties as assigned.

  • Qualifications:

  • BS degree in a related discipline. Related experience in lieu of degree.

  • Proficient in desktop publishing with abilities to create and update tables, to create and manipulate graphics and drawings, to create and update flowcharts, and to format/layout text.

  • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Effectively collaborate with a variety of teams and interested parties.

  • Ability to work with strict deadlines/timeframes.

  • Capable of managing several different tasks from various requesters.

  • Possess attention to detail and ability to edit documents for accuracy.

  • Ability to make recommendations and answer questions to customers.

  • Experience with DOD industry.

  • Experience with MIL-STDs and GPO Style Manual.

  • Proficient with Microsoft products to include: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

  • Experience with Adobe products to include: FrameMaker, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.

  • Flexibility and willingness to learn new software.

  • Work potential overtime at approximately 20%.

  • Support potential travel at approximately 25%.

Requirements:

  • Experience with Adobe Captivate.

  • Experience with xml schema and development of xml files and scripts.

  • Experience with Microsoft Teams, Project, and Visio.

  • Experience with Arbortext.

  • Experience with PDF-XChange Editor.

  • Experience with digital camera and accessories.

illustrator i

Location: Bedford, IN
Date Posted: 3/25/2024
Schedule: Full-Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: Potential

Job Description:

Paragon Force, Inc. is searching for illustration support to demonstrate strong conceptual problem solving skills and translate customer requirements into visually engaging, innovative solutions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Developing illustrations and graphics.

  • Shooting photography in studio and on location. Editing photography in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.

  • Creating original 2D artwork.

  • Creating and manipulating illustrations, graphics, charts, diagrams, etc. to be included in technical documentation in adherence to government specifications.

  • Coordinating, scheduling, and managing multimedia requirements.

  • Attending validation/verification and other review events.

  • Conducting quality assurance checks on team members’ artwork.

  • Creating storyboards and presentations that depict customer’s vision.

Requirements:

  • BS degree in a related discipline. Related experience in lieu of degree.

  • Proficient in the Creative Suite Master Collection (i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge, and Lightroom).

  • Possess practical knowledge of photography characteristics, compressions, conversion techniques, file formats, and display devices.

  • Possess practical knowledge of photo composition principles and techniques such as framing, lighting, optics, and perspectives.

  • Experience in studio, field, and live photography shoots using high-definition camera equipment.

  • Possess proficiency is multiple illustration styles and techniques.

  • Experience with creating and manipulating vector graphics.

  • Experience in storyboarding and presentations/briefs.

  • Proficient on PC.

  • Experience with Adobe Captivate.

  • Experience with DOD industry.

  • Experience with MIL-STDs.

  • Experience with Microsoft products to include: Project, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Outlook.

  • Experience with SolidWorks.

Calibration Coordinator

Location: Crane, IN
Date Posted: 4/12/2024
Schedule: Full-Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Interim Secret Clearance Required to Start

Potential for Remote Work: None

Job Description:

Paragon Force, Inc. is looking for an experienced Calibration Coordinator to support tasking at NSWC Crane. The ideal candidate must have strong computer skills, willing to learn new things, take on new challenges, and be a team player. This position is located at NSWC Crane with flexible start and end times (core hours required).

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • The employee will manage all aspects of calibration schedules and tracking of more than 300 items.

  • The employee will coordinate with the onsite financial team to ensure funding is available for serviceable items.

  • The employee will work with Engineers to schedule items for calibration according to calibration due dates.

  • The employee will monitor the status of calibration items and ensure they are returned to the ground to continue being utilized.

  • The employee will complete 1149’s in ERP system.

  • The employee will prepare STE reports, ESE reports, Program Management Reviews, conduct presentations, prepare daily console status reports, and equipment lists.

  • The employee will complete light custodial work as needed.

  • The employee will work closely with the Equipment Manager, Financial Analyst, Logisticians, and Lead Test Operator.

Requirements:

  • Experience with 6S method.

  • Experience using SMILE, SAVOR, Share Drive, Excel, Word, Adobe, and PowerPoint

  • Excellent coordination skills, self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, and works well with others.

  • Experience with Calibration.

  • Must be able to lift items up to 45 lbs. and must be able to stand for long periods of time.

  • Must be able to obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance (interim secret security clearance required to start).

EEO Statement

Paragon Force, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.