Position OverviewWe are seeking a Junior Logistician specializing in supply research, configuration management, technical documentation, and Coast Guard repair specification development to support the U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center, Small Boat Product Line.The selected candidate will support the lifecycle logistics needs of Coast Guard small boats by researching repair and replacement parts, maintaining technical and configuration information, supporting spare-parts allowances, developing depot-level repair specifications, creating technical work items, and coordinating logistics information with engineering, maintenance, supply, and product-line stakeholders.The ideal candidate will have experience in Coast Guard or Navy logistics, ship or small-boat maintenance, depot-level repair, specification writing, Federal supply systems, configuration management, or integrated logistics support.Primary ResponsibilitiesSupply and Parts ResearchConduct detailed research for repair and replacement parts using Government and commercial supply sources.Research part numbers, National Stock Numbers, manufacturers, substitutes, sources of supply, configuration applicability, and logistics characteristics.Use Federal Government Logistics Information System, FEDLOG, NESSS, AMMIS, and other applicable Federal supply databases.Research availability of parts through the Coast Guard Supply System, National Supply System, and commercial marketplace.Validate logistics and supply information before incorporation into technical products.Support resolution of obsolete, unavailable, incorrect, or superseded repair parts.Spare Parts and Allowance SupportAnalyze maintenance and operational requirements to support organizational-level spare-parts recommendations.Recommend allowances for deployed and garrison operating environments.Review repair history, equipment configuration, demand data, and technical requirements when supporting allowance recommendations.Coordinate supply requirements with engineering, maintenance, and Product Line stakeholders.Configuration ManagementSupport maintenance of accurate configuration information for Coast Guard small boats and installed systems.Use Coast Guard technical repositories and logistics systems to research and update configuration information.Support ACMS-related configuration-development activities.Ensure technical products correspond to the correct asset, equipment, configuration, and allowance information.Identify configuration discrepancies and coordinate corrective information with appropriate Government stakeholders.Illustrated Parts Breakdown SupportDevelop or provide technical inputs supporting Illustrated Parts Breakdowns.Prepare properly formatted photographs or illustrations as required.Provide configuration and logistics information supporting IPB development.Ensure IPB information aligns with ACMS configuration and approved allowance-list items.Prepare material for submission to the SFLC Technical Library.Depot-Level Repair Specification DevelopmentDevelop and modify Coast Guard repair specifications supporting Small Boat Product Line maintenance and availability requirements.Support development of contract and dry-dock repair specifications.Translate engineering and maintenance requirements into clear specification language.Develop specification work items using applicable Government formats and standards.Support development of flat-file work items across applicable Coast Guard asset lines.Review technical comments, Government feedback, and lessons learned and incorporate approved changes into repair specifications.Maintain consistency between technical requirements, configuration information, maintenance requirements, and repair specification content.Contract Workbook and IDIQ SupportReview Contract Workbook Database feedback.Support updates, corrections, and revisions to applicable IDIQ technical content.Maintain repair work-item information based on Government feedback and approved technical changes.Process customer feedback in accordance with applicable Coast Guard processes, including the CG Form 22 process.Maintain traceability between comments, corrections, technical decisions, and final revisions.Technical Logistics SystemsUse or develop proficiency with Coast Guard and Federal logistics systems that may include:Fleet Logistics System, or FLSNESSSCGLIMS-STIPFEDLOGAMMISCognosSFLC ProjectsSFLC IDE/SharePointALMISACMSInteractive Electronic Technical ManualsResponsibilities may include running reports, researching parts, evaluating supply information, reviewing configuration data, maintaining technical information, and supporting Government-directed logistics analyses.Maintenance and Engineering SupportAlthough this position emphasizes supply, configuration, and specifications, the individual must also be capable of supporting broader SBPL logistics responsibilities, including:Reviewing preventive and corrective maintenance requirements.Supporting MPC development and modification.Supporting physical MPC validation when required.Supporting TCTO development, processing, monitoring, and deployment.Understanding Hull, Mechanical and Electrical equipment and systems.Evaluating relationships among parts, configuration, maintenance procedures, technical documentation, and repair requirements.Recommending improvements to maintenance and logistics practices when supported by analysis.Technical DocumentationDevelop technical documentation using Microsoft Word.Develop briefings and presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.Edit Government technical material for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.Incorporate Government comments and approved changes.Prepare final documentation for Government review, approval, or routing.Maintain document and configuration control.Ensure deliverables comply with applicable Coast Guard standards, desk guides, processes, and templates.Meetings and Stakeholder CoordinationParticipate in platform-team, engineering, supply, maintenance, logistics, and project meetings.Coordinate with Coast Guard Product Line Branches.Coordinate with Coast Guard Yard.Coordinate with SFLC Engineering Services Division.Gather information supporting Government Furnished Equipment requirements.Coordinate technical and logistics information among engineering, supply, maintenance, contracting, and asset-management organizations.Maintain action items and support timely resolution of logistics issues.Required QualificationsCandidates should possess a combination of experience and technical knowledge sufficient to perform Federal maritime logistics support, including:Experience performing logistics, supply, configuration-management, maintenance-planning, technical-data, specification-development, or integrated logistics support functions.Working knowledge of Hull, Mechanical and Electrical systems.Demonstrated ability to research repair parts and logistics information.Ability to understand technical manuals, engineering data, drawings, maintenance information, parts information, and equipment configuration.Strong technical writing and documentation skills.Experience developing or reviewing technical work instructions, repair requirements, specifications, or similar technical products.Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.Strong analytical and organizational skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work effectively with engineers, logisticians, maintenance personnel, supply specialists, contracting personnel, and Government customers.U.S. Citizenship.Ability to successfully complete required financial/criminal background checks and NACI or higher investigation.Ability to obtain and maintain a Government CAC.Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with four or more years of relevant experience.Highly Preferred QualificationsParticular preference should be given to candidates with:Previous U.S. Coast Guard logistics experience.Previous SFLC experience.Small Boat Product Line experience.Experience writing U.S. Coast Guard repair specifications.Coast Guard dry-dock or maintenance-availability experience.One or more years of experience using FLS, NESSS, and CGLIMS-STIP.FEDLOG experience.Federal supply-system research experience.ACMS configuration-management experience.Illustrated Parts Breakdown development experience.Coast Guard allowance-list experience.Contract Workbook Database experience.CG Form 22 experience.U.S. Navy ship-maintenance or logistics experience.Integrated Logistics Support experience.Maritime configuration-management experience.Small-boat or shipboard HM&E experience.MPC or TCTO experience.Reliability-Centered Maintenance certification.Maintenance Development certification.Certification RequirementPersonnel supporting the requirement must be or become:Reliability-Centered Maintenance Level II certified, andMaintenance Development CertifiedWork ArrangementPrimarily on-site at U.S. Coast Guard SFLC/SBPL, 300 East Main Street Towers, Norfolk, VAEmployment TypeFull-TimeScheduleMonday through Friday, approximately 8 hours per daySecurity RequirementUnclassified position; ability to successfully complete required background investigation and obtain a Government Common Access Card (CAC)CitizenshipU.S. Citizenship required