DCS (Dry Combat Submersible) / DDS (Dry Deck Shelters) Planner

People, Technology & Processes, LLC

Little Creek (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

401(k) with matching

Job summary

A veteran-owned service company is seeking a DCS/DDS Planner in Little Creek, VA. The role involves providing technical expertise for planning maintenance work packages for DCS and DDS systems. Candidates should have extensive experience with U.S. Navy submarines, mechanical and electrical systems, and supply chain management. This position also requires a secret level clearance, with responsibilities including research and interface with supply departments. A comprehensive benefits program is offered.

Qualifications

10 years of experience with U.S. Navy submarines or submersible platforms.
10 years of experience with submarine mechanical and electrical systems.
Experience with supply chain or inventory management.
Experience with supply chain or inventory management.
Knowledgeable about NAVSEA 9290 requirements.
Able to embark on surface support vessels for testing.
Secret clearance; prior military preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise for planning work packages for DCS/DDS maintenance.
Determine technical and material requirements for DCS/DDS maintenance.
Conduct research of technical information for providing support to maintenance personnel.
Research quality assurance controls and requirements.
Interface with Supply Dept and RPPO for document numbers and material IDs.
Research technical information for DCS/DDS planning and maintenance staff.
Prepare LAR, TMDER, and TFBR for DCS/DDS Planning Yard.
Provide technical support to contractors as required.
Assist in CWPs/FWPs development for maintenance and testing.
Ensure CWPs/FWPs include QA documents and OQE.
Maintain a computer-based system for CWPs/FWPs indexing and filing.
Support NAVY personnel training in planning and technical documentation.
Participate in weekly meetings and update leadership on progress.

Skills

U.S. Navy submarines experience

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Inventory management experience

Naval quality assurance knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or GED with 10 years experience or BA/BS with 6 years experience

BA/BS and 6+ years experience

Job description

Job Title: DCS (Dry Combat Submersible) / DDS (Dry Deck Shelters) Planner
Job Location: Little Creek, VA
Salary: Competitive, Depends on Qualifications
Clearance: Secret
Travel: CONUS and potential OCONUS

Purpose

The purpose of this contract is to provide subject matter expertise through program management, engineering, technical, logistics and knowledge-based services in support of Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) units, Dry Deck Shelters (DDS), Seal Delivery Vehicles (SDV), Shallow Water Combat Submersible (SWCS) and other support equipment to ensure assets are mission ready.

Responsibilities (include But Not Limited To)

Serve as a DCS/DDS Planner, responsible for providing the technical expertise for planning work packages in support of maintenance on DCS/DDS. Responsibilities including providing the technical and administrative expertise for the research, planning and development of Controlled Work Packages, ensuring that all certification and technical requirements are met for all maintenance done within the DSS–SOC and GL boundaries. The DCS platform’s QA is primarily in the GL certification program. This is a unique position among most naval platforms and requires the ability to convert data from the GL system and implement them into work packages in the traditional format in the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM). There will also be items that will be certified and must be maintained under the DSS–SOC programs. Interface Diagrams exist to help define which certification process applies. On occasion, both may apply to the same component or maintenance action.
Determine the technical and material requirements required to conduct DCS/DDS maintenance within the DSS–SOC and GL boundaries.
Perform configuration/ship checks to establish the scope of the work to be performed.
Research and identify quality assurance controls and requirements.
Interface with the Supply Department and Repair Parts Petty Officer (RPPO) for assignment of document numbers, stock numbers, material identification and microfiche, identifying contractors/sources of non-stock items, providing buyers with technical requirements, determining allowable material substitutions.
Conduct research of technical information (including technical manuals, technical specification, etc.) for providing information to the DCS/DDS Platoon and DCS/DDS Maintenance personnel.
Conduct technical procedure and data research, assist in preparation of Liaison Action Request (LAR), Technical Manual Deficiency Evaluation Reports (TMDER), and Technical Feedback Reports (TFBR) to the DCS/DDS Planning Yard.
Provide Technical support and information to various contractors as required.
Assist in planned and corrective maintenance requirement requests and in developing CWPs/FWPs) to successfully accomplish the required maintenance within the DSS--SOC and GL boundaries of DCS/DDS or associated ancillary equipment.
Assist with CWPs/FWPs to include procedure for maintenance and testing requirements, estimated requirements of personnel, equipment, and tools, arranging for required personnel and equipment from qualified contractors and/or other federal activities, and preparation of material requisitions.
Assist with ensuring CWPs/FWPs have all the technical documentation supporting the work requirements, testing requirements, Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), and required QA documents are filled out and included in the CWP.
Assist in establishing and maintaining a computer based electronic system for the indexing and filing of all generated and completed CWPs/FWPs.
DCS/DDS Maintenance or contractor personnel will be relied upon to resolve technical, equipment, procedural and material problems that may arise. Assist in training NAVY personnel in all aspects of planning, technical research, and technical documentation preparation, including planning support for forward deployed units.
In addition to regular office programs and functions to which assigned, participate in the weekly meetings, and update the chain of command on the current status of product development and approval of packages.

Requirements and Education

HS Diploma or GED plus ten (10) years related experience or BA/BS and six (6) years related experience.
Minimum ten (10) years of experience with U.S. Navy submarines or submersible platforms.
Minimum ten (10) years of experience with submarine mechanical and electrical systems or components.
Minimum ten (10) years of experience with electrical or mechanical systems.
Experience with supply chain or inventory management.
Knowledgeable about Naval quality assurance programs.
Knowledgeable about NAVSEA 9290 requirements.
Must be able to embark upon surface support vessels in local waters to support testing.
Secret level Clearance
Prior Military experience preferred.

About the company

As a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) we are a provider of Information Technology (IT) professional services, software solutions and professional development training. Our core competencies evolved from leveraging IT enablers for knowledge management with an emphasis on Web Based Knowledge Portals and Portal Services, Server/System Services, SharePoint Development and System Administration and SQL Server Services. Our capabilities have expanded to include software development, technical training support and field support services.

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