Industrial Specialist (General)

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Duties

• Serves as the Operating Analyst on assigned facility monitoring schedule and delivery tracking for assigned program or programs.
• Utilizes tools, contractor data, schedules, and internal CMO data to identify areas of deficiency or non-compliance, based on performance indicators established during plan development and implementation.
• Determines technical adequacy with respect to impact on materials, fabrication/assembly hours, direct labor hours, etc.
• Advises Industrial Base Planning Officer (IBPO) of allocated production capability based on total plant loading capacity when allocated capacity conflicts arise.
• Performs work in-plant via meetings with contractor personnel and verifications on the shop floor.
• Develops weighted values for elements of manufacturing such as recurring/non-recurring engineering, material, subcontracting, assembly, tooling/test equipment, etc
• Works closely with ACO and Quality Assurance, monitors contractor production schedules to identify risks and provides customer predictive analysis of schedule impact.

Qualifications

To qualify for an Industrial Specialist (General), your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Performing supplier risk assessments and manufacturing and system reviews to evaluate supplier production controls and capabilities. Developing and executing supplier surveillance plans to mitigate contract schedule risk and inform customers of potential delays. Administering acquisition regulations. Using automated contract administration systems that track contract information and supports payments to defense contractors Identifying areas of deficiency or non-compliance; and recommending corrective action.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13056656. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/18/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).