Industrial Specialist

Headquarters, AMC • Huntsville, AL • 3d ago

Summary About the Position: This pivotal leadership role is responsible for driving the digital transformation and process optimization of the Organic Industrial Base (OIB). The incumbent spearheads the development and implementation of a cohesive, enterprise-wide modernization strategy, transitioning from ad-hoc pilots to a standardized "suite of solutions" grounded in the Army Vantage data platform. Responsibilities Plans, organizes, and conducts physical surveys of organic and private industrial plants to evaluate facility capacity, capability, and potential for production surge. Evaluates the capacity of private business concerns to produce equipment or systems, and maintains awareness of emerging technology trends. Monitors and evaluates the OIB Modernization Implementation Plan and Acquisition/Sustainment management efforts of subordinate commands. Reviews industrial management innovations from industry and academia for incorporation into national/command policies. Utilizes broad technical knowledge of manufacturing materials, processes, and methods to resolve issues arising during the acquisition life cycle. Acts as a technical expert and consultant on complex defense industrial base issues to senior HQ leadership and program executive offices. Establishes and maintains collaborative contact with private business concerns and defense agencies to resolve industrial base problems. Serves on joint assessment teams to visit contractor plants, observe manufacturing processes, and recommend corrective action plans. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. Evaluating organic or commercial industrial manufacturing capabilities and production surge capacity to identify vulnerabilities and assess sector health, 2. Advising acquisition or program management officials on industrial base policies and manufacturing processes to resolve production problems during the acquisition life cycle, and 3. Conducting industrial plant surveys or compliance evaluations of manufacturing facilities to assess contractor capabilities and develop corrective action plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13). Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Contracting and Procurement Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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