Government Property Management Specialist, Principal at WR Systems

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a Government Property Management Specialist, Principal to become a part of the Government Property Management team by providing complete organizational guidance, subject-matter expertise, and support – thereby ensuring compliance with all government and company regulatory policies. This position will be responsible for providing oversight of and have complete accountability for ensuring that government property is properly identified and tracked, from initial acquisition to final disposition policies.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

·      Verify the terms of contract provisions that specify the company’s obligations to acquire, control, use, inventory, care for, report, and disposition of government property.

·      Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and maintain adequate surveillance of subcontractor government property as per contract flow-down clauses.

·    Provide professional written or verbal communication with customers, contracting officers, internal managers, and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) representatives.

·       Act as the organizational representative to government agencies during annual property analysis and audit, and in all government property matters (point of contact (POC) for Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Audits).

·       Verify the proper tracking and recording of movement of all types of government property; including movement from one point to another within the WR facility, movement between facilities, for any purpose, and protection during movement.

·       Work closely with property custodians to ensure overall accountability of assets.

·   Mentor property custodians in proper process and procedures as they relate to government property, including providing training/presentations to staff on government requirements.

·      Provide oversight to verify that physical inventories are completed and properly reported within the standards set by the Federal Acquisition Regulation/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS) contracts, as well as responsible for reporting any property loss.

·       Maintain/verify the maintenance of logs and status records to include lost, damaged or destroyed items.

·       Investigate, report, and recommend preventive/corrective measures for lost or damaged property ensuring reduced liability.

·      Use applicable databases to monitor and verify the integrity and accuracy of database records, as well as the hard-copy records produced, and ensure alignment with compliance with applicable standards and requirements.

·     Develop/review any needed organizational government property policies, processes, procedures and tools to ensure compliance with all applicable government and contractual requirements, regulations, and best business practices.

·      Plan, schedule and conduct assessments, audits and spot checks to ensure the tracking of property movement and completeness of documentation packages, using applicable government or company forms that reflect change of ownership, accountability, or location in accordance with applicable government regulations, customer contracts, or corporate policy.

·      Verify the completion of all required property-related activities at completion or termination of contract, including disposition of property.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

·         Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.

·    Fifteen (15)+ years of government property administration experience in warehousing and material flow within or between   departments and government agencies.

·         Track and compile reports detailing quantity and type of materials specific to government property administration.

·         Excellent communication and customer service skills.

·         Possess characteristics of being flexible, proactive, and responsive.

·      Must have excellent organizational, record keeping skills, attention to detail, ability to work and independently, but as a valued team  player.

·       Participate in and experience with a Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) governmentproperty audit within a company or  as a consultant.

·      Knowledgeable in Federal Acquisition Regulation/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS) and applicable  property regulations, federal databases (Fedlog, PUBFLIS, WEBFLIS, PCARSS), Defense Reutilization Marketing Office  (DRMO)/Plant Clearance processes, Forms DD1149, DD1348, DD1662, Department of Defense (DOD) Instructions re: Special   Operations Manual   (SOM), Ground Operations Manager (GOM), and Item Unique Identification (IUID).

·         Proficient in MS Office, Excel and an inventory tracking database.

·         Membership in National Property Management Association (NPMA), Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM).

This is a hands-on, roll up your sleeves position. The successful candidate will demonstrate not only the ability to manage, lead and mentor others – but to perform the associated underlying tasks as required.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.