Administrative/Technical Specialist

Naval Sea Systems Command • Panama City Naval Surface Warfare Center, FL

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About The Position

This position is for a Senior Logistician in the Maritime, Mining & Subsea Product Support Branch (S44) at NAVSURFWARFCTR Panama City Division. It is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14.

The role reviews contractor- and government-prepared Integrated Product Support (IPS) products and ensures compliance with industry and Department of Defense regulations, requirements, and best practices across acquisition and sustainment programs. It applies expert IPS principles, concepts, and methodologies to difficult and complex Integrated Logistics Support projects. The specialist develops IPS master schedules and incorporates them into Integrated Master Schedules, provides leadership across the twelve IPS elements in a matrixed workforce, and helps develop future IPS leaders through coaching and mentoring. The role also leads and coordinates with internal and external teams and communicates effectively in writing and orally.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to NT-04 or GS-11/12 in applying product support elements to life-cycle logistics planning, execution, and monitoring. Relevant experience includes tracking program milestones, analyzing system changes for sustainment impacts, developing corrective-action recovery plans, conducting project-level logistics health assessments, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, and mentoring team members. The job has no education qualification requirement.

Employment conditions include U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, participation in direct deposit, E-Verify checks for new Department of the Navy employees, Selective Service registration where applicable, and obtaining and maintaining the required security clearance. The position is covered by DAWIA certification and continuous-learning requirements. Travel from the normal duty station to domestic and overseas locations may be required, including travel to remote or isolated sites and extended travel on military or commercial aircraft.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty; failure may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must meet DAWIA certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier, and meet continuous-learning point requirements within established timeframes.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel for extended periods on military and commercial aircraft.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to NT-04 or GS-11/12 in applying product support elements to plan, execute, and monitor life-cycle logistics requirements across a portfolio.
• Experience tracking program milestones, such as Integrated Master Schedule milestones; analyzing system changes, such as Engineering Change Proposals, for sustainment impacts; and formulating corrective-action recovery plans to address cost, schedule, and performance variances.
• Experience conducting project-level logistics health assessments, such as Integrated Product Support Reviews or Independent Logistics Assessments, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor- and government-prepared Integrated Product Support products.
• Ensure compliance with industry and DoD regulations, requirements, and best practices for acquisition and sustainment programs.
• Apply Integrated Product Support principles, concepts, and methodologies to complex Integrated Logistics Support projects.
• Develop Integrated Product Support master schedules and incorporate them into Integrated Master Schedules for acquisition and sustainment programs.
• Provide Integrated Product Support task leadership across twelve IPS elements in a matrixed workforce.
• Coach, mentor, and lead personnel to develop their potential and future leaders in Integrated Product Support.
• Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with in-house and external teams.
• Provide effective written and oral communication.
• Track program milestones, analyze system changes for downstream sustainment impacts, and formulate corrective-action recovery plans.
• Conduct project-level logistics health assessments and coordinate across cross-functional stakeholder channels.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed