Customer Property Specialist

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Inc; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Customer Property Specialist at its Johnstown, PA facility.

The role focuses on managing Customer Furnished Equipment and Government Furnished Equipment, including receipt, inspection, and reporting to ensure compliance with procedures and contractual requirements. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate inventory, coordinating shipping and demil processes, and liaising with DCMA and other representatives to expedite disposition.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of government property and inventory experience.
• Experience with CFE/GFE is a plus.
• Strong documentation and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect received items and verify counts/serial numbers.
• Enter receipt data into RMS/ERP/Excel and report receipts.
• Maintain inventory records of CFE/GFE.
• Prepare and ship material per shipping procedures.
• Record and report shipments of materials.
• Coordinate with DCMA and government reps to expedite processes.
• Demilitation coordination for CFE/GFE.
• Assist in creating reports for leaders.

Skills

Government property experience

Inventory control

Valid Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Customer Property Specialist

Full Time Warehouse Operations Johnstown Production Facility, Johnstown, PA, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Hourly

KDA, Inc, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has been operating in the United States for more than 20 years. We produce world-leading Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the US Army, Marine Corps, and allies at our Johnstown, Pennsylvania factory. We have delivered more than 20,000 PROTECTOR RWS to 31 countries. The National Advanced Surface-to-Air System (NASAMS) is a highly mobile and tailorable capability that protects the airspace of 13 countries and Washington, DC. In 2027, we will do final assembly, test, and sustainment of the Naval Strike Missile and Joint Strike Missile systems at our new factory in southern Virginia.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a high performing team that develops advanced technology solutions to protect people and critical infrastructure in countries around the world. Explore your potential and discover what your future could be with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Customer Property Specialist to support the management and accountability of Customer Furnished Equipment (CFE) and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) at our Johnstown, PA facility. In this critical role, you will be responsible for receiving, inspecting, tracking, storing, issuing, and reporting customer and U.S. Government-owned material while ensuring compliance with established procedures and contractual requirements. Working closely with manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain teams, you will help maintain accurate inventory records, support material flow throughout production, and ensure timely shipment, receipt, and reporting of customer property that directly supports mission-critical defense programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a logistics and inventory professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accuracy, accountability, and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• On receipt, inspect and verify items with regards to originating documentation for count, serial numbers, vendor/owner/shipper, physical condition, etc.
• Enter receipt information into the appropriate database (e.g., RMS, ERP, Excel, etc.) and report receipt of material to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain inventory records of all CFE and GFE including scrap and non-scrap items stored at the Kongsberg Protech USA facility.
• Prepare and ship material to sub-supply and other vendors/owners in accordance with approved shipping procedures.
• Enter shipping information into the appropriate database and maintain records of shipments to sub-supply and other vendors/owners.
• Receive and catalog scrap from manufacturing and various other owners/places. Enter data into the appropriate database (PCARRS, RMS, etc.) and report status to the appropriate personnel
• Liaise with DCMA and other government and non-government representatives to expedite the receipt, inspection, and disposition processes for CFE/GFE material.
• Coordinate and schedule demil of CFE/GFE in accordance with current procedures.
• Record and report shipments of goods shipped to Kongsberg in error (e.g., discrepant material, frustrated freight, etc.)
• Assist in creation of reports for the Customer Property Lead, Warehouse Manager, and others as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED) required.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPEREINCE:

• 3+ years of government property and inventory related experience required.

ANY ADDITIONAL, PERIODIC OR OCCASIONAL DUTIES:

• Provide support to the warehouse shipping, receiving and stockroom areas.
• Provide support to manufacturing and marketing for shipment and of parts and marketing materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM LEARNING TIME FOR THIS POSITION:

• 3-6 months.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

• Ability to concentrate, follow attention to detail, multi-task, and use independent judgment and discretion.
• Frequently required to see, hear, sit, stand stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, bend/reach, climb ladders, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to communicate through both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Operation of fork truck.
• Ability to work with fine detail and distinguish color.

OTHER POSITION CONSIDERATIONS:

• Basic computer usage; must be able to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic math skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance: Employer paid premiums, 100%
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time Off
• Flexible Schedule

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT: "To comply with U.S. national security requirements mandated under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. will consider only applicants who are U.S. Persons for this position." OR "Applicant must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) governing export control." "A U.S. Person is a United States Citizen or National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Lawful Temporary Resident, Refugee or Asylee."

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.