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USAJOBS · 2 days ago

Weapon Systems Support Specialist

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$98K/yr - $127K/yr

1+ years exp

DLA Troop Support is part of the Department of Defense, and they are seeking a Weapon Systems Support Specialist. The role involves serving as a customer advocate and specialist in logistics and supply chain management for weapon systems, assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to support military operations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a Weapons System Support Specialist (WSSS), in one of the DLA Customer Operations Directorates

Acts as DLA Customer Advocate and dedicated Specialist providing implementing directions for DLA demand and supply chain(s) and other DLA Defense Supply Centers (DSC) support of weapon system and customer needs

Assists the Weapons Systems Program Manager (WPSM) with the multi-disciplinary Integrated Process Teams consisting of members from various DLA organizations, other government entities to develop and implement strategies in support of weapon systems

Serves as weapon system specialist in support of Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps and/or joint weapon systems

Serves As customer focal point for assigned sustainment issues related to logistics, supply support, life cycle, life cycle management, overhaul, and maintenance of assigned weapon system platforms

Works with assigned customer sites and necessary DLA representatives to develop recommended material and logistics sustainment requirements for assigned project workloads

Monitor DLA impact on fleet-wide Weapon System Readiness and analyzes logistics and acquisition degraders to identify problems and solutions to restore acceptable levels of support

Deliver training to customers on DLA processes to support logistics life cycle efforts and product support initiatives, to include the processes of the Federal/DLA supply system

Qualification

Supply managementLogistical supportIntegrated logistics supportDatabase experienceRepair philosophiesCustomer serviceAttention to detailDecision makingTeamwork

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen

Tour of Duty: Set Schedule

Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret 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

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service

Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Bargaining Unit Status: Yes

This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within Philadelphia, PA

Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements

Licenses/Certifications: Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled

To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector

Creditable specialized experience includes: Experience in supply management and logistical support functions such as supply, procurement, transportation, cataloging, provisioning, storage, and distribution

Broad understanding of the levels of repair philosophies for the military services and of how the philosophies impact material support

Understanding of the processes of the Military Service which the assigned WS Group supplies, and broad knowledge of inventory policy, procedure, automated systems and decision routines

Experience with databases and ability to extract data detailing customer behavior and Group performance relative to the behavior, and to analyze supply detractors

Experience with integrated logistics support concepts, policies and procedures including maintenance, material support, support equipment, and other integrated elements

Applying established criteria to assess/monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of current processes and to identify areas for potential improvements