DFS Coordinator

• Perform work that requires a practical knowledge of the nature and operations of submarine repairs and refurbishments
• Understand the unique requirements of nuclear powered vessels
• Administer the DFS system for submarines
• Establish and maintain systems of processing requests for DFSs
• Review and evaluate DFS requests and obtain clarification of technical specifications from the military customer
• Assist Ship's Force in preparing and processing DFSs as allowed by JFMM
• Ensure submission of form 4790/2K to document DFS required action in CSMP
• Maintain files of outstanding DFSs
• Pursue clearing of DFSs
• Advise and assist the Material/Quality Assurance Officer on matters pertaining to QA, SOC, FBW and SUBSAFE programs
• Organize and implement a QA program to carry out the provisions of the 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 the ship's Underway Certification Continuity Report for Submarines, when required by JFMM, is received before the ship is underway
• Review the Underway Certification Continuity Report for Submarines to ensure that it is in the proper format and includes all reports required
• Following depot availability, perform 100% review of Controlled Work Packages before the vessel is allowed to operate
• Assist in 3M inspections, fleet maintenance activity, Quality Assurance and material management assessments as requested

• Minimum 3 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, VSB and SHIPALTS and A&Is contractor and installation activities
• Minimum 3 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, Shipyard or higher)
• Active Secret security clearance

BA/BS Degree