PRODUCTION MANAGER

Naval Sea Systems Command

$98K — $152K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in project management or related fields.
  • Experience managing complex construction or engineering projects, particularly in the defense sector.
  • Strong understanding of submarine systems and testing procedures.
  • Demonstrated skills in budget management and cost control.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by the position.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Production Manager overseeing submarine construction projects.
  • Manage strategic plans, schedules, and budgets for construction and outfitting activities.
  • Monitor program performance and facilitate problem-solving efforts within the team.
  • Direct project lifecycle phases, including design and testing, ensuring alignment with cost and schedule parameters.
  • Lead workload distribution and technical direction for project teams.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive federal employee benefits.
  • Eligibility for relocation and recruitment incentives.
  • Opportunity for noncompetitive promotion after meeting regulatory requirements.
Full Job Description
Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

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  • You will serve as a PRODUCTION MANAGER in the Columbia Class, Project Offices or Early Construction Manager of the Construction and Repair Division of SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING GROTON.
  • You will oversee the organization's strategic plan, schedule, budget management planning, reporting and execution of the authority for construction, outfitting, and test of the Motor Module activities as delegated by PMS397.
  • You will monitor EBC's program performance and progress.
  • You will manage, track, or execute project lifecycle phases (such as design, construction, outfitting, testing, or dry-dock refits/availabilities) to monitor program performance against cost, schedule, and scope parameters.
  • You will coach the team in the selection and application of problem-solving methods and techniques, provide advice on work methods, practices and procedures, and assist the team in identifying the parameters of a viable solution.
  • You will lead the team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload.
  • You will provide technical direction to project teams, and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level and occupational specialization, instructing team members on safety, quality standards, or work control processes.
  • You will monitor and report on the status and progress of work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met.
  • You will review and analyze all formal documentation associated with the Motor Module detail design, construction and test phases, and comparable documentation for design support contracts, and related programs.
  • You will review EB generated Change Notification Reports (CN), Problem Sheets (PS) and respective level of Assembly (LOA) for overall design and production engineering impact and action.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.


Qualifications

GS-13: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Overseeing design, construction, test, and logistic support efforts for submarines.

GS:12:
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Coordinating test operations, activities, or functions for submarine systems, subsystems, or component test program to meet operational requirements.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

PAY SCALE:

GS-12: $98,630 - $128,221

GS-13: $117,284 - $152,471


This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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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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