Equipment Specialist (EP) USCG with Security Clearance

R&K Enterprise Solutions, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

R&K Enterprise Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Specialist - Engineering/Provisioning in Baltimore, MD. This hybrid role supports USCG logistics, maintenance data reviews, and provisioning activities, with a start date contingent on award.

Candidates must meet clearance and citizenship requirements and be able to operate in shipboard environments. The position emphasizes documentation, data analysis, and close collaboration with Coast Guard and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with Tier 1 (NACI) clearance.
• Ability to read, write, and speak American English clearly.
• Experience with FAR and government procurement processes.
• Familiarity with supply and maintenance data systems (FLS, NESSS, CGMS, Web-FLIS).

Responsibilities

• Validate APL data on MPCs and TCTOs/ECs.
• Review supply data across FLS, WEBFLIS CG-PART, SMDP-PSCP, NESSS.
• Build allowance documents to support parts onboard cutters.
• Gather data and conduct market research for IEPs.
• Apply Reliability Centered Maintenance concepts and related analyses.
• Assist with small purchases under FAR guidelines.
• Navigate Coast Guard databases and routing tools.
• Communicate effectively with Coast Guard personnel and team members.
• Work in a shipboard environment including physical tasks.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Documentation

Job description

Equipment Specialist (Engineering/Provisioning) R&K Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (R&K) is a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with an earned reputation for delivering best-value services in Information Technology, Program Security, Information Assurance, Cyber Security, Project and Program Management, Exercise Support and a variety of administrative services to Government agencies. The United States Coast Guard (USCG), The Surface Fores Logistics Center (SFLC), Ice Breaker, Buoy and Construction Tender Product Line (IBCTPL), Engineering Branch, is responsible for the management of Engineering and Logistics for all assigned assets. R&K has an opportunity to provide the USCG with logistics support services to include Maintenance Development, Maintenance Analysis, System Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) Engineering Change (EC) Development and Administrative Support, Configuration Management Data Management, Provisioning, Supply and Discrepancy Support. R&K's is recruiting an Equipment Specialist - Engineering/Provisioning Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. Title : Equipment Specialist - Engineering/Provisioning Location : Baltimore, MD, Hybrid (with potential for remote flexibility) Duration: Permanent/Full-Time Clearance: Tier 1 (NACI) Investigative Clearance/Background Start Date: Anticipated start date March 27 th , 2027, contingent upon award.

• The Contractor shall validate APL data on MPCs and TCTOs/ECs.
• The Contractor shall review supply data within FLS, WEBFLIS CG-PART, SMDP-PSCP (Provisioning & Supply Change Portal) and NESSS to validate parts data.
• The Contractor shall build allowance documents as necessary to support parts onboard cutters.
• The Contractor shall gather data, including conducting Market Research, to thoroughly develop and route Item Entry Proposals (IEPs).
• The Contractor shall be well versed in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) concepts, Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), Level of Maintenance Analysis (LOMA) and Readiness Based Sparing (RBS) models and understand the four cornerstones of the Coast Guard business model (i.e. Configuration Management, Total Asset Visibility, Bi-Level Maintenance, Product Line Management).
• The Contractor shall be familiar with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and assist with small purchases and their applicability to ship repair contracts and purchases.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and standard office equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of all preferred systems.
• Physically capable of validating equipment in a shipboard environment which may include climbing stairs and ladders, transiting tight spaces, working in extreme heat, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all team members, internal and external Coast Guard personnel and work in a team environment, collaborating with others to solve problems and develop innovative solutions often working with a diverse group of people that are geographically dispersed.
• Ability to clearly speak, read, and write in American English using proper grammar and punctuation. Oral and written communication skills to prepare complete, logically arranged, and legally defensible technical documents for incorporation into contracts are essential. This task involves speaking to a wide variety of people both internal and external to the Coast Guard and in commercial industries that serve the Coast Guard's needs.
• Working knowledge of varying Coast Guard processes, principles, and tools. These include databases used to review, maintain, and update cutter maintenance records.
• Required to navigate the following programs to accomplish assigned tasks: FLS, NESSS, CGMS, Web-FLIS, SFLC Knowledge Library App, SMDP, Haystack, Electronic Routing tools, and STIPffiMS. Additional programs or applications may be identified to correctly complete duties.
• Tier 1 (NACI) Investigative Clearance/Background
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

R&K Enterprise Solutions is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.