DMSMS & COTS Logistics Specialist — Navy Systems

WR Systems; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short- and Long‑Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

WR Systems seeks a DMSMS Specialist to deliver COTS/DMSMS logistics support for naval systems sustainment and engineering efforts. The role involves reviewing change documents, procuring COTS components, and coordinating with OEMs to ensure continued mission readiness.

The candidate will leverage DoD logistics experience, DMSMS processes, and SSDS knowledge to assess replacements and life-of-type requirements, while maintaining robust documentation and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; significant DoD technical logistics experience may substitute.
• Minimum of six (6) years supporting DoD Technical Logistics and/or Configuration Management.
• Six (6) years hands-on installing, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, or maintaining major electronic or mechanical systems.
• At least two (2) years supporting DMSMS processes and practices.
• Experience with Navy systems is required; FROST database highly desirable.
• Experience using FROST/other Government databases for DMSMS case management, obsolescence research, lifecycle support.
• Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices.
• Understanding SSDS hardware/software requirements to evaluate DMSMS solutions.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in reviews of Ship Change Documents (SCDs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and LCCBs to review change documentation and provide feedback.
• Develop documentation to procure COTS components for sustainment using SAP or GPC.
• Provide technical and material acquisition support for evaluation, troubleshooting, and remediation of reclaimed or harvested material.
• Validate and certify effectiveness of hardware repair efforts.
• Package reclaimed/ repaired components per best practices.
• Provide COTS/DMSMS case management support by maintaining case information in the SSDS COTS/DMSMS tool.
• Collaborate with engineering to evaluate COTS/DMSMS solutions and identify replacements.
• Coordinate with OEMs/vendors for extended production and repair support.
• Identify reclamation opportunities and define harvesting requirements.
• Develop BCAs supporting COTS/DMSMS solutions.
• Support SSDS MK2 COTS/DMSMS briefings and reports.
• Participate in SCWG obsolescence assessments and maintain meeting records.
• Develop SCDs/ECPs/PRs for COTS/DMSMS engineering efforts.

Skills

DoD logistics experience

Documentation & reporting

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management or related field

Tools

FROST database

SSDS knowledge

MS Office

Job description

WR Systems seeks a DMSMS Specialist to deliver COTS/DMSMS logistics support for naval systems sustainment and engineering efforts. The role involves reviewing change documents, procuring COTS components, and coordinating with OEMs to ensure continued mission readiness.

The candidate will leverage DoD logistics experience, DMSMS processes, and SSDS knowledge to assess replacements and life-of-type requirements, while maintaining robust documentation and cross‑functional collaboration.