Technical Support Management (TSM) Specialist

Koniag Government Services; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

Paid holidays

Three weeks paid time off

Job summary

Koniag Government Services is seeking a Technical Support Management (TSM) Specialist in Mobile, Alabama. This position requires a Secret security clearance and expertise in the Navy's TSM system and Electronic Trial Card (ETC) tool.

You will manage deficiency records for the U.S. Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol Cutter Project, ensuring compliance and effective management during ship construction and trials. We offer a competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or six years of relevant experience is required.
• Current Security+ certification must be maintained throughout the contract period.

Responsibilities

• Provide TSM System and ETC system overview and training to personnel.
• Support tracking of deficiency records across various inspections.
• Develop and maintain ship unique data for OPC PRO deficiency records.
• Assist in preparation of technical briefings and program management reports.

Skills

Proficiency in use of Government TSM system and ETC tool

Expertise in Microsoft Office suite

Strong technical aptitude for database management

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or at least six years of relevant experience

Current Security+ certification

Job description

Koniag Management Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, seeks a Technical Support Management (TSM) Specialist with a Secret security clearance to support KMS and our government customer in Mobile, AL. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

KTSM Specialists certified in Security+ will manage deficiency records and support trial events for the U.S. Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Project Residence Office (PRO) in Mobile, AL. The role requires expertise in the Navy's TSM system and Electronic Trial Card (ETC) tool to track deficiencies from creation through closure during ship construction, testing, and trials. Candidates must have comprehensive knowledge of ship construction deficiency management processes and maintain certification requirements independently. Secret level security clearance is required. This is an on‑site position in Mobile, Alabama with potential sea trial support requirements including dock side and at‑sea operations.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide TSM System and Electronic Trial Card (ETC) system overview and training to OPC PRO personnel, USN INSURV team members, and shipbuilder personnel
• Support tracking of deficiency records including Surveillance, Test Witnessing, Compartment Completion Inspection, Corrective Action Requests (CARs), Trial Cards, and Project Management records
• Develop and maintain ship unique data and databases for OPC PRO deficiency record input into ETC tool and TSM system
• Assist OPC PRO personnel in maintaining and updating status of deficiency records from creation through closure in ETC tool and TSM system
• Assist in preparation of technical briefings, assessments, audits, and milestone reviews
• Utilize available programs, tools, and data sources to prepare weekly program management reports and technical/financial metric status reports
• Provide trial card status reports through metrics and progress the correction of deficiencies post‑trials
• Support dock side and at‑sea portions of trials including dock trials, builders' trials, and Acceptance Trials
• Maintain ability to provide ETC creation during pre‑trial production inspection and test cycles
• Transfer current cutter ETC tool pre‑trial deficiencies (1 List), Quality CARs, and prior cutter rollover trial card data into TSM system
• Assist OPC PRO and INSURV personnel with creation of new trial cards using ETC tool
• Assist OPC PRO personnel with pre‑screening and screening activities before, during, and post trials
• Assist OPC PRO with tracking, defect coding, and other applicable technical assistance on all trial cards from ETC tool creation through closure in TSM system
• Maintain deployable mini‑local area network for sea trials consisting of maximum twenty (20) laptops and associated network infrastructure
• Ensure computer software and hardware is updated and maintained in accordance with Coast Guard and NAVSEA TSM requirements
• Respond to USN INSURV trial card database requests pre, during, and post trials
• Attend meetings in relation to assigned tasks and support program reviews as assigned
• Maintain individual Security+ certification based on re‑certification requirements from certifying authority (contractor responsibility, not Government)
• Ensure all equipment required to support trials is compliant with Authorization to Operate (ATO) rules and regulations

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree or at least six (6) years of relevant experience
• Current Security+ certification (contractor responsible for maintaining certification throughout contract period)
• Ability to perform moderate walking and movement through active shipyard and OPCs under construction

Clearance Requirement

• Security clearance required

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in use of Government TSM system and ETC tool
• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Comprehensive knowledge of ship construction deficiency records management processes
• Strong technical aptitude for database management and troubleshooting
• Ability to work independently during sea trials and production inspection cycles
• Excellent organizational skills for tracking multiple deficiency records simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail in defect coding and technical documentation
• Capability to provide training and technical guidance to Government and contractor personnel
• Ability to deploy and maintain local area network infrastructure for trials
• Understanding of Coast Guard and NAVSEA technical requirements and compliance standards
• Flexibility to support trials during non‑standard hours including weekends, evenings, and sea duty
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with multiple stakeholders including USCG, Navy INSURV, and shipbuilder personnel
• Ability to work in shipyard and shipboard environments with moderate physical demands

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Experience with Navy Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) inspection processes
• Familiarity with shipbuilding Quality Assurance processes and Corrective Action Request systems
• Experience supporting at‑sea trials and shipboard operations
• Knowledge of Coast Guard or Navy ship construction standards and specifications
• Experience with Configuration Management and change control processes
• Understanding of Authorization to Operate (ATO) compliance requirements and cybersecurity protocols
• Familiarity with shipbuilding test and trial procedures including dock trials, builders' trials, and acceptance trials
• Experience with deficiency trending analysis and metrics development
• Knowledge of ship compartment completion inspection processes
• Understanding of ship systems testing and commissioning activities
• Experience with mobile network deployment in maritime environments

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

Job Details

Job Family: Proposal Positions

Pay Type: Salary