EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT is seeking an Equipment Specialist to manage technical data packages, assess source-approval requests, and support contracting and engineering teams. The role focuses on airframe items, data integrity, and procurement screening within a federal setting.

The position emphasizes collaboration with contractors, site surveys, and production reviews, with responsibilities spanning documentation, risk assessment, and technical support across Navy engineering organizations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 or pay band in federal service or equivalent.
• Experience working with airframe data packages and documentation processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembling and analyzing technical data packages for airframe items and documenting results in automated systems for procurement and screening.
• Evaluate source-approval requests, research alternate manufacturing or repair sources, and develop specification/quality requirements with risk and cost-benefit analysis.
• Represent NAVSUP at contractor site surveys and reviews; investigate deficiencies and update technical databases; provide technical support to contracting officers and Navy engineering teams.

Job description

Summary

You will serve as an Equipment Specialist of NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.

Duties

You will serve as an Equipment Specialist of NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.

Requirements

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

• Assembling and analyzing technical data packages for airframe items (drawings, specifications, ECPs, DCNs, ASCs, and quality/test data), including requesting missing documents, determining completeness, and documenting results in automated systems for competitive procurement and source-development screening.
• Evaluating source-approval requests for critical application and critical safety items, research alternate manufacturing or repair sources, develop specification/quality/qualification requirements, and perform risk and cost-benefit analysis before recommending Engineering Source Approval (ESA) actions
• Representing the organization at contractor site surveys, first-article/first-piece and production-lot reviews, investigating manufacturing deficiencies, updating technical databases, and providing technical support and referral responses to contracting officers, DLA activities, and other Navy engineering organizations.

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.

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