Lead Industrial Specialist (General)

Defense Contract Management Agency

$85K — $102K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in related fields
  • Experience with contractor performance monitoring and production management systems
  • Technical analysis of manufacturing processes
  • Risk analysis of contractor performance within budget and schedule
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and engage diverse resources

Responsibilities

  • Prepare reports and maintain accurate work records for supervisor communication.
  • Lead team assessments to identify strengths and explore improvement options.
  • Manage contract manufacturing and delivery schedules with a focus on risk mitigation.
  • Facilitate the attainment of technical performance commitments across teams.
  • Review contractor reports and advise on necessary actions for compliance.
  • Communicate organizational goals and values to the team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal employee benefits package including health and wellness programs.
  • Access to professional development opportunities and continuous learning.
  • Flexible tour of duty options to promote work-life balance.
  • Job stability and security associated with federal employment.
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Summary

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Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Duties

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  • Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplished and coordinates the preparation, presentation and communication of work-related information to the supervisor.
  • Lead the team in assessing its strengths and weaknesses and provides leadership to the team in exploring alternatives and determining what improvements can be made.
  • Perform duties associated with manufacturing, production, schedule and delivery management of contracts from a risk-based approach.
  • Assist in developing and attaining complex technical Industrial Specialist performance commitments by engaging all team and CMO resources, skills, knowledge, and abilities.
  • Review and verify accuracy of contractors reports and advises the contracting officers of required actions.
  • Communicate to the team the organizations goals, strategic plan, mission, vision and values.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • 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.
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.


Qualifications

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

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. 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. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • Monitoring of contractor delivery performance and production management systems.
  • Scheduling and performing technical analysis of manufacturing processes.
  • Evaluating and establishing risk analysis of contractor performance in delivering products, services, and systems to contract schedule within cost.


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: DoDI 1400.25-V300.
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • FLSA: Exempt
  • Bargaining Unit: No
  • Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
  • Acquisition, Technology & Logistics(AT&L) NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering and 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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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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