Industrial Specialist (General) Job in Melbourne, FL

Vacancy No. DCMA-P4-25-12609462-DH Department Defense Contract Management Agency
Salary $88,489.00 to $114,533.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/14/2024 Close Date 11/25/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Melbourne, FL


Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to All U.S. Citizens, and is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense.

Duties

  • Serves as the Operating Analyst on assigned facility monitoring schedule and delivery tracking for assigned program or programs.
  • Performs work in-plant via meetings with contractor personnel and verifications on the shop floor.
  • Utilizes tools, contractor data, schedules, and internal CMO data to identify areas of deficiency or non-compliance, based on performance indicators established during plan development and implementation.
  • Assesses physical progress on contracts eligible for progress payments.
  • Develops weighted values for elements of manufacturing such as recurring/non-recurring engineering, material, subcontracting, assembly, tooling/test equipment, etc.
  • Reviews contractors cost proposals, over and above proposals, contract termination proposals, etc.
  • Determines technical adequacy with respect to impact on materials, fabrication/assembly hours, direct labor hours, etc.
  • Coordinates surveys of potential contractors in regard to contractor performance capability.
  • Works closely with ACO and Quality Assurance, monitors contractor production schedules to identify risks and provides customer predictive analysis of schedule impact.
  • Advises Industrial Base Planning Officer (IBPO) of allocated production capability based on total plant loading capacity when allocated capacity conflicts arise.
  • Assists Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) with contractors Over and Above request.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Security Requirements: Special Sensitive requiring incumbent to obtain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security access.
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Drug Testing Required

Qualifications

To qualify for an Industrial Specialist (General), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • Performing supplier risk assessments and manufacturing and system reviews to evaluate supplier production controls and capabilities.
  • Developing and executing supplier surveillance plans to mitigate contract schedule risk and inform customers of potential delays; Administering acquisition regulations.
  • Using automated contract administration systems that track contract information and supports payments to defense contractors.
  • Identifying areas of deficiency or non-compliance and recommending corrective action
This position has a Individual Occupational Requirement. In addition, to the above your resume must include the following:
Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the methods, materials, machinery, and facilities used in industrial production operations (which may include exploration, extraction, refining, manufacturing, or processing). This knowledge may have been gained in work such as:
  • Management or supervision of production operations.

  • Industrial planning, industrial engineering, or plant engineering, involving determination of facilities and layout.

  • Process or methods development involving production practices associated with chemical, mechanical, electronic, textile, or food industries.

  • Development of specifications to define product requirements.

  • Sales engineering or buying that required a comprehensive knowledge of production operations.

  • Planning and administering industrial quality control and inspection systems and programs.

  • Comprehensive survey and analysis of industrial operations, organization, capacity, etc.

  • Interpreting and applying contract clauses and government acquisition regulations.

  • Development of plans to determine material requirements and/or schedules for production management.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

  • This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
  • Tour of Duty: 1st Shift
  • FLSA: Exempt
  • Bargaining Unit: No
  • If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
  • Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management's discretion.
  • Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (AT&L) NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering and Technical Management, Foundational 1 certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and/or score.

Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Required Documents

Required documents for submission vary based on the authority you are using to apply (e.g., applying as a veteran, a current permanent Federal employee, a reinstatement, etc). Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED:
1. Your resume:

  • Must include your name and contact information, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application.
  • To ensure full credit for time worked regarding qualifications determinations your resume must include your work schedule. You are strongly encouraged to ensure your resume contains the number of hours worked per week and the specific dates of employment (i.e.,"40 hrs per week; 1/15/2020 - 1/14/2022" or "30 hrs per week; 1/15/2020 - Present").
  • Applying for a Federal job requires more information than applying for a job in the private sector. Learn more about creating a suitable resume by reading What to include, viewing the Resume Writing video and using the USAJOBS Resume Builder. In addition to information identified in What to Include, provide pay plan-series-grade for Federal civilian positions, when applicable, and be sure your resume is complete.
PLEASE REVIEW THE LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: Supporting Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12609462.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/25/2024 to receive consideration.
  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/.

Agency contact information

DHRSSTAFFING DCMA HQ
Address
DEFENSE CONTRACT MGT - SPECIAL PROGRAMS
3901 A Ave
Bldg 10500
Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801
US
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Next steps

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