INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command is seeking an Inventory Management Specialist (GG-12) to oversee COMSEC equipment management, distribution, accountability, and disposal within NCMS. The role emphasizes secure handling and policy compliance for DON COMSEC material.

The position requires submitting responses to COMSEC communications, coordinating transfers, and ensuring timely processing of requests. A Secret clearance and federal suitability are required, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to perform complex database queries and lead a diverse group of personnel.
• Prepares and transmits official written responses for COMSEC messages.
• Manages COMSEC equipment issuance, transfers, returns, and transactions within COMSEC accounts.
• Updates and maintains the DON COMSEC Procedures Manual; recommends policy updates as needed.

Responsibilities

• Use the Common Tier (CT-1) system to review, evaluate, plan, and transfer COMSEC equipment for proper distribution.
• Process official written and voice requests regarding disposition, transfer, destruction, and issuance of COMSEC equipment for the DON.
• Track receipt and response to all COMSEC-related messages and emails addressed to NCMS.
• Assign daily tasks to designated COMSEC managers and maintain records of progress and completion.

Skills

Advanced database queries

Leadership

Problem solving

Supervisory communication

Written responses

COMSEC procedures

Job description

Summary

You will serve as Inventory Management Specialist at the GG-12 grade level within Naval Communications Security Material Systems (NCMS) responsible for COMSEC equipment management, distribution, accountability, and disposal.

Summary

You will serve as Inventory Management Specialist at the GG-12 grade level within Naval Communications Security Material Systems (NCMS) responsible for COMSEC equipment management, distribution, accountability, and disposal.

Duties

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• You will utilize the Common Tier (CT-1) system to review, evaluate, plan, and transfer COMSEC Equipment to ensure proper distribution and handling of COMSEC material.
• You will process all official written and voice request regarding disposition, transfer, destruction, and issuance of COMSEC equipment for the Department of the Navy (DON).
• You will track the receipt and response to 100 percent of the COMSEC related messages and emails addressed to NCMS.
• You will assign daily tasks to designated COMSEC managers and maintains a systematic record to track the progress and completion of incoming COMSEC request.
• You will manage the “Release of COMSEC equipment related guidance” in accordance with policies promulgated by OPNAVINST 2221.5 (series) and Department of the Navy (DoN) COMSEC Policies.
• You will develop briefings on current and future COMSEC equipment.
• You will update and maintain Department of the Navy (DON) COMSEC applicable Matrix.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• You must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of an offer or removal. Indicate the level and date of your clearance in your resume.
• You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service) which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position may require a 2-year DCIPS Trial period.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This position is considered Key/Non-Combat Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support of the expeditionary requirements in other than combat or combat support situations.
• You must be willing and able to sign a statement acknowledging the position is occupied as a Test Designated Position (TDP), and that you will be subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS/GG-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties:

• Ability to perform complex database queries, ability to lead a diverse group of personnel, problem solving capabilities, supervisory level communication skills.
• Prepares and transmits official written responses for incoming COMSEC related messages.
• Manages the COMSEC equipment issuance, transfers, returns, and associated transactions within COMSEC accounts.
• Update and maintain the DON COMSEC Procedures Manual and make recommendations to NCMS Policy for updates.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Naval%20Intelligence%20Activity/Chapter%205%20-%20Employment%20and%20Placement.pdf

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions.

All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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