Combat Dive Carry-On Hardware Program Manager

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Ascendancy Group's Mission

To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.

• Deadline for applying is 1 May 2026. Anticipated start date is 1 June 2026. This position is contingent upon contract award*

Overview

The Integrated Logistics Specialist provides Maritime and Air Life Support Equipment (MALSE) Systems Integrated Logistics Support. This role supports life cycle sustainment of maritime survival and air/parachute support equipment, including equipment fielding, issuing, maintenance support, replacement of obsolete or inoperable equipment, periodic inventory efforts, inventory reporting, and sustainment process improvement.

Security Requirement:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintain an accurate inventory of service-common dive equipment, ensuring all related technical documentation is current and accessible.
• Update inventory and technical library to reflect equipment or documentation changes, additions, or removals.
• Develop and maintain Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for equipment and systems in accordance with government standards.
• Maintain configuration control of all approved equipment, ensuring all changes are fully documented, approved, and tracked.
• Conduct annual reviews of all Carry-on Hardware (COH) equipment with Authorized to Operate (ATO) letters to ensure cybersecurity compliance.
• Submit timely requests for cybersecurity extensions or deletions and update equipment records to reflect changes in ATO status.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for the COH program, ensuring compliance with program policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Draft, process, and coordinate approval for dive waivers, assessments, certifications, configuration changes, and related correspondence.
• Maintain and distribute regular updates to the COH tracker, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely communication to stakeholders.
• Maintain an organized and secure historical file system containing all approved COH documentation, correspondence, and records.

Position Requirements:

• Possess Navy Dive School certification (NEC M1DV or higher).
• Must have 2 years minimum of technical experience in Naval Special Warfare, or equivalent TYCOM, inventory management concepts, practices, and procedures, to include government and industry best practices.
• Experience in Special Operations Forces (SOF) diving operations, including Dry Combat Submersible (DCS), Dry Deck Shelter (DDS), Lockout Trunk (LOT), and Lockout Chamber (LOC) operations aboard SSN and SSGN submarines.
• Possess a working knowledge of the NAVSEA/NOSSA Navy Lithium Battery Safety Program and shall be able to provide guidance and support to Naval Special Warfare (NSW) personnel as needed.
• Possess a valid state driver's license
• Possess a valid passport.
• Documentation providing proof of licensing/certification is required to be provided within 10 days of contract award*

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.

We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of War or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.

If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!