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Industrial Specialist (General)

Defense Contract Management Agency

San Diego, CAFull-time$103–134K/yrPosted today

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At a glance

Compensation
$103–134K/yr
Location
San Diego, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Industrial Specialist (General) serves as an Operating Analyst, monitoring facility schedules and delivery tracking for assigned programs. The role utilizes contractor data and internal tools to identify deficiencies, advises on production capability, conducts in‑plant meetings, develops weighted manufacturing values, and works with quality assurance to assess schedule risks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Automated Contract Administration SystemsSupplier Risk AssessmentsManufacturing and System ReviewsSupplier Surveillance PlansContractor Production Schedules MonitoringPredictive Schedule Analysis

Qualifications

One Year Specialized Experience

Full job description

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Duties

  • Serves as the Operating Analyst on assigned facility monitoring schedule and delivery tracking for assigned program or programs.
  • 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.
  • Determines technical adequacy with respect to impact on materials, fabrication/assembly hours, direct labor hours, etc.
  • Advises Industrial Base Planning Officer (IBPO) of allocated production capability based on total plant loading capacity when allocated capacity conflicts arise.
  • Performs work in-plant via meetings with contractor personnel and verifications on the shop floor.
  • Develops weighted values for elements of manufacturing such as recurring/non-recurring engineering, material, subcontracting, assembly, tooling/test equipment, etc
  • Works closely with ACO and Quality Assurance, monitors contractor production schedules to identify risks and provides customer predictive analysis of schedule impact.

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. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and/or score. Once the application process is complete, a manual review of your resume and supporting documentation will occur to determine if you are eligible and among the best qualified as determined by the predetermined cutoff score. Your score is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Other Information

This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: DoDI 1400.25-V300. Tour of Duty: Flexible 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. Financial Disclosure Required Acquisition, Technology & Logistics(AT&L) NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering & Technical Management, Foundational 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. Military spouses working remotely are exempt from in-person work under the conditions explained by OPM's February 12, 2025 memorandum and the March 20, 2025 Frequently Asked Questions.

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