SUPERVISORY BUSINESS & INDUSTRY SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING)

Naval Sea Systems Command

$170K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in managing construction of nuclear-powered ships.
  • Demonstrated expertise in contract management and technical data oversight.
  • Previous experience with large-scale ship construction projects, specifically Aircraft Carriers.
  • Strong leadership skills with direct supervisory experience over teams.
  • Proven ability to manage and allocate multi-billion dollar project funding.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the command's expert for Nuclear Aircraft Carrier new construction.
  • Lead oversight of multi-billion dollar CVN projects from design to delivery.
  • Direct subordinate supervisors in contract review and execution strategies.
  • Represent the Command's official position on sensitive business topics.
  • Manage team staffing and workload for CVN construction projects.
  • Anticipate and minimize costly project delays, addressing cost and scheduling issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Access to training and professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunities for travel, including CONUS and OCONUS assignments.
  • Eligibility for relocation reimbursement and recruitment incentives depending on availability.
  • Potential for overtime compensation and unusual duty hours pay.
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY BUSINESS & INDUSTRY SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING) in the New Construction Aircraft Carrier Division of the Waterfront Operations Department of SUPSHIP.

Duties

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  • You will serve as the Command's expert in Nuclear Aircraft Carrier (CVN) new construction for SUPSHIP.
  • You will serve as the Command lead in the oversight and execution of multi-billion dollar CVN design, development, construction, certification, delivery and post shakedown availability completion.
  • You will direct subordinate supervisors and team leaders in contract review, strategy, and execution.
  • You will represent the Command's official position on sensitive topics while maintaining congenial relations necessary for the proper conduct of business and the achievement of Aircraft Carrier New Construction objectives.
  • You will ensure CVN new construction project management team is appropriately and property staffed to workload.
  • You will be responsible for ensuring adequacy and management of funding for multi-billion dollar CVN new construction.
  • You will anticipate and assist in preventing costly delays, and directs subordinate teams to resolve problems affecting cost, scheduling and performance of contracts.
  • You will serve as the immediate supervisor to 2 YC-1152-02s and 2 Lieutenant/Lieutenant Commanders.
  • You will serve as the intermediate supervisor to 11 Production Controllers


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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • 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 Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established 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.
  • Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.


Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector managing the construction or material of nuclear powered ships involved in major ship acquisition, construction, conversion or deployment efforts (e.g., contract, detail design, technical data management, configuration management, product assurance, acceptance testing, etc.) to ensure proper staffing or workload for the achievement of program objectives.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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.

In addition to meeting all minimum qualification and eligibility requirements, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one who possesses the competencies and experience to perform the duties of the position successfully with orientation to learn/understand the activities, procedures, policies and processes. Demonstrated work experience in the occupation is typically qualifying for placement. This criterion cannot be met by education and training. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate.

For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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

This position has a control point; thus, the salary range for this position is capped at GS-15, step 05 which is currently equivalent to $170,164. If your current salary is above this amount, your

salary may be matched.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

The position often requires irregular hours.

This position requires rotating shift work.

This position requires evening and weekend work.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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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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