CAD Manager

The Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking a mid-to-senior level CAD Manager to join the National Airspace System (NAS) Integration Support Contract (NISC IV) team supporting the Washington DC office.  The position will provide support to Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Technical Operations, Facilities & Engineering Services, and Enterprise Support Group, (AJW-21).  This group is responsible for ensuring ATO employees have the resources they need to effectively perform their work by providing the following services: equipment and property management/inventory; telecommunications; space management; contracts; travel; supply management, and ad hoc miscellaneous logistical areas in support of the ATO AJW business services function.  Attend to agency meetings and conferences for data gathering and management.  Position can operate as fully remote to FAA HQ in Washington D.C.

The CAD Manager will provide administrative support and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) to the Implementation Services Team - (AJW-213) and staff by implementing and assist in development of software deployment, documenting investigations of software application errors reported by the end-users, conducting research, classifying, and summarizing data for the preparation and submission of reports as requested.  Provide planning, scheduling, networking, and coordination assistance among regional and headquarters’ organizations, involving NAS implementation and integration efforts and related monitoring/tracking programs as needed to fulfill the client’s mission and strategic plans.

*This position will be virtual and have up to 10% of travel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, customize, and maintain AutoCAD enterprise level workspace profile environment.
• Give guidance and recommendations as a subject matter expert on CAD data management modern practices.
• Provide Tier 3+ level user-support on Autodesk AutoCAD products.
• Evaluate and perform risk assessment of Auto LISP scripts for AutoCAD use.
• Provide technical training of AutoCAD software in virtual settings to end-users, both individual and small groups.
• Analyzes data from CAD files and libraries to provide recommendations based on industry best practices for executive decisions.
• Analyzes data from automated scripts and provide recommendations based on data for executive decisions.
• Update and distribute postings and notices using various online communication tools.
• Assist in performing data collection, analysis, validation, of software performance and usage.
• Exercise and demonstrate knowledge and experience with various CAD standards.
• Exercise and demonstrate knowledge and experience with CAD library management.
• Designs, tests, and documents standard operation and procedure documentation for CAD end-user support.
• Exercise and demonstrate daily of strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Identifies relevant data, prepares reports and presents data using appropriate media.
• Attends and supports team meetings and participates in teleconferences by capturing related notes, and document and track action items through to completion as requested by the ETO.
• Maintains a wide range of CAD-based file formats (DGN, DWG, DXF, 3D PDF, etc.).
• Work to achieve key product/program objectives and deliverables.
• Collaborates with Federal Government stakeholders to identify program needs; documents necessary actions, and track milestones and timelines to support overall programs.
• Communicates and understands the stakeholder’s technical and mission intent.
• Collaborate across technical and organizational boundaries.
• Establish and maintains an inclusive work environment consistent with Leidos values.
• Regularly employ ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions and systems to achieve functional objectives.
• Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members to convey new practices and approaches.
• Recommend and develop new technical solutions, products, and/or standards in support of functions strategy and operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of prior relevant experience of prior relevant; additional experience in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of experience in IT technical and analysis support.
• Expert knowledge in Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit.
• Expert knowledge of various CAD standards (NCS and AEC).
• Experience reviewing project drawings for compliance with drafting standards.
• Experience using Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) such as Bentley ProjectWise and/or Autodesk Vault.
• Experience developing CAD standards for an Architectural firm or a Federal Agency.
• Experience providing AutoCAD and Revit training to users.
• Experience developing CAD and BIM library templates.
• Experience providing technical support related to CAD and BIM workflows.
• Experience providing technical support resolving plotting, file conversion and software version issues.
• Experience working with or developing CAD scripts and automated workflows.
• Perform forensics, troubleshoot, and recover corrupted CAD files.
• Generate static and dynamic CAD library blocks, in compliance with functionality and content.
• Generate CAD template files in various disciplines supported by the federal agency.
• Experience providing AutoCAD and Revit training to end-users.
• Intermediate experience with Excel (create queries and report outputs, use of macros/formulas/VBA plugins).
• Experience with Microsoft office tools (Access, PowerPoint, Teams) and other Microsoft Power Apps.
• Experience with content management on SharePoint system.
• Influence development of solutions that impact strategic project/program goals and business results.
• Recommend innovative technical solutions, products, and/or standards in support of functions strategy and operations.
• Document reporting requirements and processes and validates data components as required.
• Provide special reports and analyses to support the business as necessary.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data integrity.
• Identify issues, analyze, and perform audits on available information and recommend changes to management.
• Identify, report, and investigate compromised data from data sources as requested.
• Provide analysis prior to and following any recommended changes.
• Ensure accuracy of data through partnerships with team members.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Ability to write standard operations & procedures, contingency, and communication plans.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in the written and verbal form.
• Must accomplish clear and concise general and technical writing and tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stake holders, peers and management levels.

** While a clearance is not required to be considered for the position, the ability to obtain a clearance (i.e., Public Trust) is required if hired.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Performs general IT Helpdesk Tier 1 general End User Support.
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, or other CAD design software.
• Experience with video editing and other video development/presentation software.
• Experience with various script languages (VBA, .NET, LISP, PowerShell).
• Experience working with federal agencies like GSA, USACE, DoD.
• Autodesk AutoCAD Professional Certification.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.