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Koniag Integration Solutions, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Technical Illustrator to support KINS and our government customer. This position is in office. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a SECRET Level Clearance.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and more.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.)

• Follow established quality standards for TO deliverables and ensure that a plan is followed to meet overall program objectives as defined by the Project Lead. 
  • Work collaboratively with company and Government personnel in person to meet all requirements of the Performance Work Statement.
  • Understand MIL SPECs to follow Air Force standards and practice in creating drawings that are acceptable to the government.
  • Generate technical illustrations in accordance with governing specifications and/or industry standards.
  • Must be able to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings for conversion into TO compatible line drawings.
  • Responsible for generating technical illustrations and graphic presentations in compliance with program standards and requirements published by the company.
  • Perform conversions of halftones (photographs) into line drawings and prepare exploded views of equipment to be used in parts breakdowns and for disassembly/assembly instructions.
  • Perform photo editing using graphics software such as, Corel PHOTO-PAINT, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator software, et al.
  • Enhance photos for use in publications.
  • Complete assigned work with limited direction, review and guidance from experienced peers.
  • Apply nomenclature to illustrations and schematics in compliance with government specifications for various publications.  
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Technical Training or Associates Degree in Graphic Design

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication, leadership, technical editing, and publishing software skills.
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years work experience.
  • Demonstrate Technical Illustration skills.
  • Ability to interpret technical / engineering drawings for transformation to line art.
  • Strong working knowledge of a variety of graphics software programs including CorelDRAW 2017, Adobe Illustrator CS6, Corel Photo Paint X3, Lattice 3D Studio, Canvas X, Arbortext ISO Draw 7.3 or higher, CREO View 5.1 , and Solid Work Composer.
  • Ability to interpret technical orthographic engineering drawings for transformation to line art.
  • Ability to render isometric illustrations to support assembly views for various publications from source 3D engineering files.
  • Basic photo-editing and enhancing skills using Corel PHOTO PAINT and Adobe Photoshop software.
  • Working knowledge of Digital SLR Camera to take photos for art development and as final art in TM’s.
  • Ability to “multi-task” and adjust to changing situations with minimal interruption in work.
  • Demonstrated work experience with publishing or graphics software used on this project and a publishing standard/process.
  • Ability to adapt to changes in program schedules and illustration priorities which may require working with different software and program directives.
  • Proven flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic working environment and ability to coordinate with multiple individuals concurrently to expedite progress.
  • Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to work independently and interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to pass U.S. Government Background Screening required to obtain and maintain clearance.
  • Dependable attendance.
  • U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person status.

Security Requirement:

Candidates must be a US Citizen with the ability to be approved for an active Secret Level Clearance. 

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Sharon Alred via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 586-558-8513 to request accommodations.
 
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
 
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