Departure from Specification (DFS) Coordinator

Req ID: 226419

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We are currently seeking a Departure from Specification (DFS) Coordinator to join our team in Puget Sound, Washington (US-WA), United States (US).

At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees are key factors in our company's growth, market presence and our ability to help our clients stay a step ahead of the competition. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.

The candidate will administer the Departure from Specification (DFS) system for CSS-17/CSS-19 Quality Assurance Officer as follows:

• Establish and maintain systems of processing requests for DFSs.
• Review and evaluate DFS requests and obtain clarification of technical specifications from military customer, when needed.
• Assist Ship's Force in preparing and processing Departure from Specifications (DFS) as allowed by JFMM. Obtain customer approval of DFS when required by the appropriate military customer directive, technical specification or manual.
• Ensure submission of form 4790/2K to document DFS required action in CSMP.
• Maintain files of outstanding DFSs.
• Aggressively pursue clearing of DFSs.
• As directed, the DFS Coordinator will assist the Material/Quality Assurance Officer on matters pertaining to the Quality Assurance SUBSAFE, SOC, and FBW programs including:
  • Organize and implement a QA program to carry out the provisions of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and P-9290.
  • Organize and implement a program for submarines to verify performance of required maintenance to sustain the material condition necessary to support URO to authorized operating depth.
  • Ensure ship's certification continuity report for submarines, when required by JFMM, is received before the ship is underway. Review the ships underway certification continuity report to ensure that it is in the proper format and includes all reports required.
  • Performing audits of forces afloat controlled work procedures following dry-docking and depot-level availabilities.
  • As directed, the DFS Coordinator will assist in the performance of the annual SUBSAFE/SOC/FBW awareness training for staff members that routinely review SUBSAFE/SOC/FBW objective quality evidence, and performs other SUBSAFE/SOC/FBW work oversight functions
  • Provides monthly training to submarine QA and Assistant QA Officers on topics and requirements from the JFMM, SUBSAFE manual and other technical manuals as directed by the Material Officer.
• Other duties as assigned by Quality Assurance Officer and agreed to by NDFG.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of experience with the QA program and FMP management practices and a thorough knowledge of automated modernization information systems applicable to Departure from Specifications (DFS), electronic DFS (eDFS), ATIS, RMAIS, VSB, and SHIPALTS and A&Is contractor and installation activities.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in submarine maintenance, IMA, or submarine repair.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI) or Ship's 3M Coordinator or monitoring the 3M or QA system while working in a Submarine Material Office (N4 Squadron, FMA, NSSC, Shipyard or higher).
• US Citizen-with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Submarine Material Office (Squadron or NSSC) experience.
• Proficient with computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project)

Candidates for this position will be required to adhere to NTT DATA's and its clients' COVID-19 health and safety protocols. NTT DATA is committed to complying with the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors to the extent it is enforced by the federal government or any of its clients. If this position becomes subject to a COVID-19 vaccination mandate based on applicable law or client requirement, candidates will be required to become fully vaccinated as defined by NTT DATA or be approved for an exemption in accordance with applicable law.

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