TACOM (RRAD): Production Control Clerk (Contingency)

Program Summary

The U.S. Army Tank‑automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) sustains the Army’s mission to develop, acquire, field, and sustain ground combat, tactical, and support systems throughout their lifecycle. The program focuses on ensuring operational readiness, reliability, and safety of automotive and ground support equipment critical to Army operations. Under this contract, personnel provide maintenance, repair, overhaul, and sustainment support in accordance with Army technical manuals, safety standards, and performance requirements.

Job Summary

The Production Control Clerk provides administrative and technical support for maintenance and production control operations that underlie mission‑critical TACOM activities. The role is responsible for tracking, documenting, and coordinating maintenance actions, workload schedules, and material requirements to ensure timely and efficient completion of maintenance operations. This position is contingent upon award.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Helps develop cost estimates at the request of depot customers.
• Coordinates and assists with pre‑production and pre‑planning meetings.
• Assists in developing production schedules and keeps production schedules updated.
• Monitors program funding to include costs incurred and funds remaining.
• Reports any discrepancies in funding, schedules, or quality up to the higher‑level production controller or the Logistics Management Specialist.
• Creates, maintains, and/or changes production routes and bills of materials for the depot operating system with assistance from the higher‑level GS‑09 production controller.
• Sends notifications to other depot organizations informing them when a maintenance program order is ready to be opened or closed.
• Works at the work‑center level to reconcile data, correct cost issues, clear outstanding service charges, and ensure all labor hours are charged correctly prior to program closeout.
• Assists higher‑level production controllers with estimates of man‑hours and materials required for accomplishing the program by operation.
• Assists higher‑level production controllers in studying existing shop layouts, availability of special tools, equipment, facilities, manpower, and skills.
• Attends lower‑level production meetings and reports any issues or taskers to the higher‑level production controller or Logistics Management Specialist.
• Assists higher‑level production controllers in determining if production is being accomplished according to schedule and meeting quality requirements by gathering completion data and helping cost centers and journeyman specialists identify production issues such as manpower or material shortages.
• Helps determine causes such as improper layout, inadequate quality‑control procedures, tooling, parts shortages, or errors in man‑hour standards.
• Gathers information to assist higher‑level production controllers in recommending parts/components for reclamation based on cost and/or usage.
• Assists higher‑level production controllers in evaluating whether the cost of fabricating parts is economical and does not exceed the estimated material cost.
• Collects technical manuals or other publications to aid higher‑level specialists with drafts prior to final publication on new or unusual programs, and assists with recommended changes based on operational facts.
• Assists higher‑level production controllers in developing measures to correct problematic areas identified in audit reports.
• Coordinates planning activities with senior specialists in Production Planning and Control, shop foremen, engineers, supply specialists, and production controllers to program integrated shop activities.
• Maintains liaison duties with other depot segments to coordinate related activities required to accomplish the assigned function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Typically 2–4 years of experience in production control, maintenance administration, logistics, or a related field.
• Experience working with maintenance management systems, databases, or automated tracking tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical instructions, manuals, and regulatory guidance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with maintenance personnel and supervisors.
• Ability to perform work in physically demanding environments.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (as required).
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting DoD, Army, or TACOM programs.
• Prior government contracting experience.

Additional Information

This position will be performed in office, maintenance facilities, depots, and field environments that require a combination of desk‑based project work and hands‑on operations. There is potential exposure to machinery, tools, fuels, oils, and outdoor conditions. Employees may also be required to work shifts, overtime, or weekend support based on mission needs.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. The company supports career advancement through professional training and development.