Logistics Management Specialist
About The Position
You will serve as a Logistics Management Specialist in the Engineering Process Control Manager, Engineering and Planning Department of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. You will direct, develop, and perform logistics management operations to ensure the operational readiness of submarine Hull, Mechanical, Electrical (HM/E), and Electronic/Combat systems through lifecycle, documentation, and supply support. The role requires written and oral communication skills to negotiate and explain complex logistical support plans to diverse technical, engineering, and administrative audiences. You will evaluate local logistics procedures, develop strategic organizational adjustments, and establish technical standards and quality control metrics. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level, or qualifying doctoral-level education in lieu of experience. Duties include supporting complex integrated logistics support (ILS) and configuration management (CM) across submarine availabilities, maintaining logistics databases and their interfaces, and preparing technical configuration documentation.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
- 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 on duty.
- Must obtain and maintain a current valid U.S. driver's license.
- Must wear required personal protective equipment continuously for the duration of the work shift.
- Must be able to travel, including on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods, to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites.
- Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent private- or public-sector experience, including experience with complex ILS and CM functions, logistics databases such as MBPS and SCLSIS, and technical LARs and DLs/DRs.
- In lieu of specialized experience, may qualify for GS-11 through a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or a related LL.M.; a transcript must be submitted when qualifying through education.
Responsibilities
- Direct, develop, and perform logistics management operations supporting the operational readiness of submarine HM/E and Electronic/Combat systems through lifecycle, documentation, and supply support.
- Communicate, negotiate, and articulate complex logistical support plans to technical, engineering, and administrative audiences.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing local logistics procedures.
- Develop strategic organizational adjustments, technical standards, and quality control metrics.
- Assist with managing complex ILS and CM functions throughout the lifecycle of assigned submarine availabilities.
- Oversee the accuracy and completeness of logistics databases, including MBPS, and their interface with SCLSIS.
- Draft, justify, and process technical LARs and DLs/DRs to document configuration deviations and bind engineering authorities.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
