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Posted: January 26, 2026 (2 days ago)

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SUPERVISORY SUPPLY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$90,925 - $118,204

per year

Closes

February 2, 2026

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team to manage supplies and logistics for aircraft maintenance and repairs at a naval facility in the Western Pacific, ensuring everything from ordering parts to resolving delivery issues runs smoothly.

It's ideal for someone with experience in military or depot-level supply operations who enjoys supervising staff and handling complex procurement challenges.

Note that living in Japan means limited access to medical and dental care, so it's best for those comfortable with overseas assignments.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in depot-level repair or supply management
  • Ability to coordinate objectives and plans for multiple specialized supply programs
  • Proficiency in analyzing and resolving complex material control issues, including supply processes and data management
  • In-depth knowledge of Navy Supply and Accounting System and its program relationships
  • Familiarity with Aviation Depot Level Repairable billings and carcass tracking procedures
  • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, NAVSUP policies, and Government Commercial Purchase Card (GCPC) Program
  • Supervisory skills for planning work, developing performance plans, and leading supply personnel

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST in the Supply Officer/Head of Supply Department (ST40) of FLEET READINESS CENTER WESTERN PACIFIC.

***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below.*** This job opportunity announcement has a first cut-off 50 applicants.

Once the first 50 applicants received the announcement will automatically close.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: - Experience in depot-level repair or general supply management, with the ability to coordinate objectives and plans for two or more specialized supply programs.

- Proficiency in analyzing and resolving complex material control issues, including supply processes, work methods, supply data management, and operational procedures.

- In-depth knowledge and broad understanding of the Navy Supply and Accounting System, including supply program relationships.

- Familiarity with Aviation Depot Level Repairable billings and carcass tracking procedures.

- Knowledge of rules and regulations from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), and NAVSUP policy, particularly regarding the proper use of the Government Commercial Purchase Card (GCPC) Program.

- Knowledge of policies and procedures for requisitioning and issuing equipment and supplies.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-SeriesSupply Program Management Series 2003 (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will be responsible for assigned portions of contracts supporting aircraft maintenance, repair, and repair (MRO), In-Service Repairs (ISRs), and Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) contracts.
  • You will plan and implement organizational structure and resource management needs for the department/division functions and duties to ensure optimal efficiency.
  • You will plan work and develops performance plans covering work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
  • You will act as liaison between contractor's plants and various supply points in resolving supply problems, i.e., shipment discrepancies, lack of timely status, material availability, and material identification.
  • You will review work products of direct employees, resolve administrative problems, and provide, find, and/or research answers to employees and other cross-organizational departmental questions.
  • You will provide material planning guidance and acquisition assistance for critical materials needed for Naval aircraft undergoing contract Depot Level and organic In-Service Repair (ISR).
  • You will be responsible for the execution of supply management and the supervision of supply personnel.
  • You will provide management and leadership on all issues related to supply policies and regulations as well as material acquisition, property and assets management.
  • You will support and assist programs performed under contract for depot maintenance (PMI), Support Equipment Rework Facility (SERF), and ISR support for forward deployed Navy and Marine Corps aircraft.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12864382-26-DMK