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Factory Manager - UNICOR

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Department of Justice

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$75,897 - $118,261

per year

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing a factory inside a federal prison that produces goods through Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR), overseeing both staff and inmate workers to ensure smooth operations, meet production goals, and handle contracts while prioritizing prison security.

A good fit would be someone with experience in manufacturing or production management who can balance business efficiency with the unique demands of a correctional setting, like supervising inmates and maintaining safety.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience in production planning, supervision, or factory operations equivalent to the next lower GS level
  • For GS-11: Ph.D., equivalent doctoral degree, 3 years of graduate education, or LL.M. in a related field; or a combination of education and experience
  • No education substitution for GS-12; must have specialized experience only
  • Ability to interpret and process contracts and specifications
  • Skills in analyzing financial reports, assessing productivity, and developing efficiency plans
  • Experience in supervising staff and coordinating inmate workers in a secure environment
  • Commitment to maintaining prison security as a primary responsibility

Full Job Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: GS-11: Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related.

GS-12: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

OR Experience: GS-11 and GS-12: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.

To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: GS-11: Experience with assisting in planning or supervising areas of production and coordinating effort with other areas to attain factory objectives.

Experience making or developing production methods. Experience in interpreting and processing contracts and specifications.

GS-12: Experience in preparing, supervising, and monitoring the preparation of reports covering production, cost inventory, administration and other required technical records including financial, sales, earnings, and inventory reports needed to maintain production efficiency.

Experience in analyzing monthly financial reports, assessing factory productivity and developing plans of action to improve efficiency where needed.

Conduct research, market analysis, cross referencing and testing to make independent judgment in applying various guidelines for the factory operation.

Experience in the efficiency, productivity and capacity utilization of the plant, which contributes directly to the operation's overall profitability.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: GS-11 Only: Have a combination of education and experience.

This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience.

To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:

Oversees and directs the operations of a business or production activity, commonly referred to as a factory, for Federal Prison Industries (trade name UNICOR), at a Federal Bureau of Prisons correctional facility.

Responsible for the direct supervision of civilian staff members and indirect supervision of the inmate workers in the factory.

Responsible for receipt, technical review and acceptance of assigned contracts and for their integration into existing production schedules, training programs, facility usage and for proper manpower utilization.

Maintains close liaison with the UNICOR management staff at the facility and program management staff at the UNICOR corporate office to ensure a smooth and efficient factory operation.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staffs' correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: N-2026-0055