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Job Category: Software/Application Development; Operations Research/Systems Analysis

Classification: Salaried Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time
Work Location: Remote – United States

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Hartwood Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Database Developer (Senior Database Developer / Contract Manager) to support the Office of Homeland Security Statistics (OHSS).

This position serves as the senior technical lead and Contract Manager for the task order and acts as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Database Developer is responsible for establishing and maintaining an efficient data-management framework for OHSS while overseeing contractor performance, staffing, scheduling, and continuity of support.

The position combines senior-level database development and administration, data governance, automation, and contract-management responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Database Development and Data Management

• Assess existing data systems, workflows, and requirements and develop a comprehensive data-management framework.
• Establish and maintain a central data repository/data warehouse supporting data collection, storage, processing, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain automated data pipelines and workflows for data collection, transformation, cleansing, and validation.
• Implement data-validation and automated data-cleansing processes to maintain data accuracy and integrity.
• Maintain data dictionaries, standardized naming conventions, data definitions, and historical/version information.
• Support stakeholder access to report data through user-friendly interfaces, repositories, search/filter functionality, and supporting documentation.
• Use Python, Java, SQL, Tableau, and applicable front-end technologies to support database, data-management, and reporting requirements.

Data Governance and Continuity

• Develop and maintain appropriate data-access controls and data-management procedures.
• Support data integrity, backup, recovery, and continuity requirements.
• Coordinate data-management practices with applicable DHS governance requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and implementation roadmaps.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, automation, efficiency, and accessibility.

Contract and Team Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the CO and COR and maintain awareness of contractor work performed across the task order.
• Oversee contract performance, staffing, scheduling, deliverables, and continuity of support.
• Coordinate and oversee work performed by supporting technical personnel, including IT System Analyst positions.
• Monitor task status, technical issues, risks, priorities, and customer requirements.
• Communicate regularly with government stakeholders and Hartwood leadership regarding contract performance and deliverables.
• Perform other duties within the general scope of the position as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Demonstrated senior-level experience in database development, database administration, and data-management framework design.
• Experience developing and maintaining data repositories, warehouses, automated pipelines, or comparable enterprise data solutions.
• Experience managing contract performance, staffing, schedules, and technical deliverables.
• Experience serving as a primary point of contact for government or customer stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Python, Java, SQL, and Tableau and applicable front-end web technologies.
• Experience with data governance, access controls, data integrity, backup and recovery, and standardized data-management practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate technical personnel and multiple workstreams effectively.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting established deadlines and contract deliverables.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting DHS or other Federal Government data-management or technology initiatives.
• Experience designing or modernizing enterprise data-management frameworks.
• Experience with automated data pipelines, data transformation, cleansing, and validation.
• Experience supporting reporting, dashboards, statistical data, or data-visualization environments.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams on government contracts.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Technical Leadership

Provides senior-level expertise in database development, administration, data architecture, and automation.

Data Governance and Quality

Maintains effective controls and processes supporting data accuracy, integrity, consistency, accessibility, and continuity.

Contract and Team Management

Effectively manages contract performance, staffing, schedules, technical workstreams, and customer requirements.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Evaluates complex systems and data-management challenges and develops practical, scalable solutions.

Communication and Collaboration

Communicates effectively with government stakeholders, technical personnel, Hartwood leadership, and project team members.

Accountability

Maintains ownership of technical and contract deliverables and ensures timely identification and resolution of issues and risks.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Position is performed remotely within the United States.
• Work is primarily computer-based and requires extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Requires regular virtual collaboration with OHSS stakeholders, Hartwood leadership, and technical team members.
• Work is performed in a deadline-oriented environment with responsibility for technical deliverables and overall task-order performance.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Successful employees are expected to:

• Maintain reliable, efficient, and well-documented data-management solutions.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, accessibility, and continuity.
• Meet established technical, contractual, and customer deliverables.
• Effectively oversee staffing, scheduling, and technical work performed under the task order.
• Identify and communicate technical issues, risks, and process-improvement opportunities.
• Maintain effective communication with the CO, COR, Hartwood leadership, and project personnel.
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Job Category: Software/Application Development; Operations Research/Systems Analysis

Classification: Salaried Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time
Work Location: Remote – United States

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Hartwood Consulting Group is seeking a Report Automation Developer (IT System Analyst) to support the Office of Homeland Security Statistics (OHSS) report production modernization effort.

The Report Automation Developer designs, develops, and maintains automated reporting solutions, processes, and technical documentation that support the timely and accurate production of statistical reports for Congress, DHS leadership, and the public. The position combines systems analysis, report automation, data management, and process improvement to modernize and streamline report production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Report Automation and Development

• Design, build, and maintain automated reporting solutions and pipelines that reduce manual processing.
• Support ongoing and ad-hoc reporting requirements and develop strategies for report automation and modernization.
• Use Python, Java, SQL, Tableau, and front-end web technologies to support data processing, database queries, dashboards, reporting, and system integration.
• Identify and implement appropriate technologies and automation solutions to improve report production.

Systems and Process Analysis

• Gather and analyze business and technical requirements for reporting and data initiatives.
• Evaluate existing workflows and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and automation.
• Develop, document, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for report automation processes.
• Support testing, quality assurance, system documentation, and implementation of approved technical and process improvements.

Stakeholder Support

• Coordinate with the Contract Manager, OHSS stakeholders, and technical personnel regarding requirements, deliverables, issues, and task status.
• Research applicable industry practices and recommend improvements to reporting processes and technologies.
• Develop clear technical documentation to support system operations, maintenance, and knowledge transfer.
• Perform other duties within the general scope of the position as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Demonstrated experience with IT systems analysis, report automation, and database or data-management initiatives.
• Experience gathering requirements, analyzing business processes, and developing technical documentation and SOPs.
• Working knowledge of Python, Java, SQL, and Tableau.
• Experience with front-end web technologies supporting reporting, dashboards, or user-facing interfaces.
• Understanding of automated reporting pipelines, data processing, and database queries.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and technical documentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment while meeting established deadlines and deliverables.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting Federal Government reporting, data, or technology initiatives.
• Experience modernizing or automating recurring reporting processes.
• Experience developing dashboards, data visualizations, or statistical reporting solutions.
• Familiarity with software development, testing, quality assurance, and change-management practices.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Technical and Analytical Skills

Applies systems analysis, programming, database, and reporting technologies to develop effective automated solutions.

Process Improvement

Identifies opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve reporting efficiency and accuracy.

Quality and Attention to Detail

Produces reliable reporting solutions, documentation, and deliverables while maintaining strong data and quality standards.

Communication and Collaboration

Communicates technical information effectively and works collaboratively with customer, management, and technical stakeholders.

Reliability and Adaptability

Works independently, manages competing priorities, meets deadlines, and adapts to changing technical and business requirements.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Position is performed remotely within the United States.
• Work is primarily computer-based and requires extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Requires regular virtual collaboration with Hartwood personnel, OHSS stakeholders, and other project team members.
• Work is performed in a deadline-oriented environment with established deliverables and customer requirements.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Successful employees are expected to:

• Develop reliable and maintainable automated reporting solutions.
• Produce accurate, timely, and well-documented work products.
• Meet established project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Identify and communicate technical issues, risks, and process-improvement opportunities.
• Maintain clear SOPs and technical documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with customer and project stakeholders.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Classification: Salaried Exempt 

Employment Status: Fulltime
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, excluding U.S. Federal Holidays
Work Location: 100% On-Site
Duty Location: Marine Corps History Division, Simmons History Center, Quantico, Virginia

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

Hartwood Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Records Management Systems Integration Specialist to support the Marine Corps History Division (HD), Archives Branch, Education Command/Marine Corps University at Marine Corps Base Quantico.

The Records Management Systems Integration Specialist supports the management, integration, modernization, and improvement of electronic records and archival information systems. The position combines Federal records management expertise with technical systems knowledge to support the identification, collection, preservation, management, and accessibility of historically valuable and organizational records. 

The Specialist works with electronic content management systems (ECMS), SharePoint Online, OneDrive, records databases, and related technologies to improve records-management processes, system integration, data quality, security, and compliance with Federal and organizational requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Records Management and Systems Integration

• Access, process, organize, and manage digital archives and organizational records stored within electronic content management systems, local or cloud environments, and SharePoint Site Collections.
• Apply records-management processes and technologies to capture, store, organize, share, maintain, and control organizational records.
• Support Records Management Phase II electronic records migration and the SharePoint Online Document Library.
• Serve as an IT liaison between Archives staff and technical personnel to support integration of records-management systems and SharePoint.
• Support Federal electronic records-management modernization and compliance with applicable NARA requirements, records schedules, and organizational policies.
• Assist with records collection, maintenance, retention, disposition, preservation, and transfer activities.

Process Improvement and Technical Support

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and technical documentation for records-management systems and processes.
• Evaluate existing business processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, effectiveness, automation, and records accessibility.
• Test and evaluate system functionality and recommend improvements or expanded use of available content-management features.
• Support refinement and automation of recurring SharePoint, OneDrive, and content-management processes.
• Evaluate opportunities to use automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support records-management and archival processes.
• Troubleshoot records-management system issues and coordinate with technical teams and application developers to resolve problems.

Database and Information Quality

• Perform database analysis, beta testing, and quality-control reviews to maintain metadata accuracy, digital asset integrity, functionality, and searchability.
• Identify metadata and digital asset errors and develop corrective work plans as needed.
• Query, update, and maintain records databases to support accurate storage and retrieval.
• Support database integrity, system performance, availability, sustainability, and security.
• Assist with movement and management of large volumes of digital records across networked systems.

Information Governance and Security

• Support implementation of Federal records retention policies, disposition schedules, information-governance requirements, and applicable records-management standards.
• Assist with access controls and security protections for authorized users.
• Apply appropriate records-security measures, including access restrictions, data identification, masking, redaction, and defensible disposition as applicable.
• Support protection of records integrity, confidentiality, and accessibility.
• Assist with records-related audits, evaluations, compliance activities, and internal controls.

Digitization and Preservation

• Support digitization of historical and modern records, including paper, hard-bound, and archival materials.
• Follow established digitization, preservation, metadata, and quality-control procedures.
• Support identification and transfer of historically valuable records for preservation.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout digitization and electronic records-management processes.

Training and Collaboration

• Collaborate with Archives staff, IT personnel, application developers, and other stakeholders to implement and improve technical records-management solutions.
• Provide training and user support related to records-management systems, processes, and tools, including the Command Records Operational Support Site (CROSS).
• Develop user guides, technical documentation, training materials, and process documentation.
• Communicate technical issues, recommendations, risks, and process improvements clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Perform other duties within the general scope of the position as assigned in support of Hartwood Consulting Group and customer requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Three to five years of experience managing physical and digital records and implementing records-management practices.
• Knowledge of Federal records lifecycle requirements, retention policies, disposition schedules, NARA standards, and electronic records-management requirements.
• Experience with records-management standards such as ISO 15489 and DoD 5015.2.
• Experience with electronic records-management or content-management systems such as Microsoft SharePoint, OpenText Content Manager, Laserfiche, Alfresco, or comparable platforms.
• Experience with system administration, configuration, support, and troubleshooting of records-management tools.
• Knowledge of classification, indexing, cataloging, metadata, and digital asset-management practices.
• Experience with records databases and the ability to query, update, and maintain information used for records storage and retrieval.
• Understanding of records security, access controls, data integrity, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing SOPs, technical documentation, user guides, training materials, or process documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to follow established procedures accurately and consistently.
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems, tools, and processes.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Specialized training or experience in documentation, technical writing, technical communication, instructional design, or administration of a content-management system such as OpenText Content Manager (formerly Micro Focus Content Manager/HP TRIM).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct experience with OpenText Content Manager/TRIM.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerShell, Power Platform, workflow automation, or similar automation tools.
• Certified Records Manager (CRM), Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), Digital Preservation certification, or related professional credential.
• Prior U.S. military experience, particularly with the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps.
• Experience integrating records-management solutions with databases, enterprise applications, or other IT systems.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Records Management Expertise

Applies Federal records-management requirements, lifecycle principles, retention and disposition requirements, and information-governance practices.

Technical Systems Knowledge

Effectively supports electronic records-management systems, SharePoint, databases, integrations, and related technical tools.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Evaluates systems, processes, metadata, and records-management challenges and develops practical recommendations for improvement.

Quality and Accuracy

Maintains strong attention to detail when managing records, metadata, databases, system configurations, and technical documentation.

Communication and Collaboration

Communicates effectively with Archives staff, IT personnel, developers, leadership, and other technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Security and Compliance

Protects records and information while supporting applicable Federal, organizational, security, privacy, and access requirements.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Primary place of performance is the Marine Corps History Division, Simmons History Center, 2044 Broadway Street, Quantico, Virginia.
• Position requires regular on-site support, with limited remote work possible at the discretion of the Government.
• Normal working hours are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. Federal Holidays.
• Professional, deadline-oriented environment working alongside active-duty military personnel, civilian personnel, Archives staff, and technical teams.
• Work requires sustained attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple technical and records-management priorities.

SECURITY AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Because this position supports the U.S. Marine Corps and is performed on a military installation, the employee must: 

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Satisfy applicable Department of Defense and Marine Corps Base Quantico installation access requirements.
• Maintain required identification, credentials, and installation access throughout employment.
• Follow applicable government, customer, information-security, privacy, records-management, and Hartwood requirements.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Successful employees are expected to:

• Maintain accurate, secure, accessible, and compliant records-management systems and processes.
• Provide reliable technical and records-management support to the customer.
• Maintain high standards for metadata quality, database integrity, documentation, and records accessibility.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements.
• Troubleshoot system and records-management issues in a timely manner.
• Produce clear SOPs, technical documentation, recommendations, and training materials.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Protect sensitive records and comply with applicable security and access requirements.
• Maintain reliable attendance and meet established customer schedules and deliverables.
• Demonstrate adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Service Contract Act (SCA) Position
Employment Status: Full-Time and Part-Time Positions
Work Location: 100% On-Site
Duty Location: Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Hartwood Consulting Group is seeking skilled and detail-oriented Sewing Machine Operators to support U.S. Marine Corps uniform alterations and fitting operations at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina.

The Sewing Machine Operator is an hourly, non-exempt Service Contract Act (SCA) position responsible for performing skilled sewing, alterations, repairs, and finishing work on U.S. Marine Corps uniforms and related garments. Using industrial sewing equipment and established alteration instructions, the Sewing Machine Operator ensures garments are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable U.S. Marine Corps uniform requirements and quality standards.

This position requires proficiency in garment construction and alteration techniques, industrial sewing equipment, fabric handling, and finishing work. Sewing Machine Operators work from alteration markings, work orders, and other instructions to complete assigned garment modifications while maintaining consistency, workmanship, and production efficiency.

Working in a structured, production-oriented military environment, the Sewing Machine Operator collaborates with fitters, alteration personnel, material handling staff, customer-service personnel, quality-control personnel, and supervisors to ensure uniforms move efficiently through the alteration process and are completed within required delivery timelines. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong sewing skills, craftsmanship, manual dexterity, attention to detail, productivity, reliability, and a commitment to delivering quality work in support of U.S. Marine Corps personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Sewing and Uniform Alterations 

• Operate industrial sewing machines to perform assigned alterations, repairs, and finishing work.
• Perform hemming, tapering, seaming, stitching, patching, mending, and other assigned garment modifications.
• Alter trousers, shirts, coats, jackets, dress uniforms, and other military garments according to established instructions.
• Install, replace, repair, or secure zippers, buttons, fasteners, insignia, name tapes, rank insignia, patches, and other uniform components.
• Perform hand sewing and finishing work when required.
• Apply appropriate sewing techniques based on garment construction, fabric, and alteration requirements.
• Maintain consistent stitch quality, seam construction, workmanship, and garment appearance.

Industrial Sewing Equipment Operation 

• Safely operate straight-stitch, overlock/serger, blind-hem, bar-tack, and other applicable industrial sewing equipment.
• Thread machines, replace bobbins and needles, and make routine operating adjustments within training and authorization.
• Perform routine operator-level care and maintain a clean, organized sewing station.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions, maintenance needs, or unsafe conditions.
• Follow applicable equipment, safety, and operating procedures.

Work Orders and Quality Control

• Read and follow work orders, garment markings, alteration instructions, and production documentation.
• Verify garments and alteration requirements before beginning work and seek clarification when instructions are unclear.
• Inspect garments before and after alteration for accuracy, workmanship, stitch quality, appearance, and completeness.
• Correct workmanship deficiencies and identify garments requiring additional fitting or technical review.
• Maintain proper garment identification and accountability throughout the alteration process.
• Route completed garments to the appropriate next stage of production or inspection.

Production and Workflow

• Complete assigned work efficiently while maintaining required quality standards.
• Meet established production expectations, delivery schedules, and workload priorities.
• Support urgent, graduation, ceremonial, and other time-sensitive uniform requirements as directed.
• Use materials efficiently and maintain necessary sewing supplies at the workstation.
• Report material shortages, garment discrepancies, quality concerns, or production delays promptly.
• Protect uniforms and customer property from loss, damage, staining, or misplacement.

Customer Service and Teamwork

• Provide professional and courteous support to U.S. Marine Corps personnel and other authorized customers.
• Work collaboratively with fitters, sewing personnel, material handlers, customer-service staff, quality-control personnel, and supervisors.
• Follow supervisor instructions, production priorities, and established work procedures.
• Participate in required training and cross-training consistent with the position.
• Comply with applicable Hartwood, customer, government, safety, security, confidentiality, and installation requirements.
• Perform other duties within the general scope and classification of the position as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least one year of sewing, garment alteration, garment construction, tailoring, or comparable production sewing experience preferred; demonstrated proficiency may be considered.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate industrial or commercial sewing equipment.
• Proficiency in garment sewing, alterations, repairs, and finishing work.
• Knowledge of basic garment construction, seams, hems, fasteners, fabrics, and alteration techniques.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, alteration markings, instructions, and established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and visual accuracy.
• Ability to maintain consistent quality and productivity during repetitive sewing activities.
• Ability to organize work, meet production deadlines, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Effective and professional communication skills.
• Ability to satisfy applicable Department of Defense and installation access requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional experience in tailoring, alterations, garment production, uniform services, or apparel manufacturing.
• Experience operating multiple types of industrial sewing equipment.
• Formal training, coursework, apprenticeship, or vocational education in sewing, tailoring, textiles, or garment construction.
• Experience altering structured garments, military uniforms, jackets, trousers, or similar apparel.
• Familiarity with U.S. Marine Corps uniforms and applicable uniform standards.
• Experience in a high-volume production environment or on a U.S. military installation.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Craftsmanship and Technical Skill

Produces accurate, durable, professional-quality sewing and alteration work using appropriate equipment and techniques.

Attention to Detail and Quality

Maintains precision when following alteration instructions, sewing garments, placing components, and inspecting completed work.

Productivity and Accountability

Works efficiently to meet production requirements while maintaining quality and accountability for garments, equipment, and materials.

Reliability and Teamwork

Maintains dependable attendance, follows established procedures, and works effectively with production and customer-service personnel.

Communication and Adaptability

Communicates issues promptly and adapts to changing garments, production priorities, and workload requirements. 

Safety

Consistently follows equipment procedures, safe work practices, and applicable Hartwood and installation requirements.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• 100% on-site at MCRD Parris Island, including Buildings 6007 and 927.
• Indoor uniform alteration and production environment using industrial sewing and garment-finishing equipment.
• Frequent sitting and repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and arms, with periods of standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Exposure to normal sewing-machine noise, fabric fibers or dust, steam or heat, and sewing or cutting tools.
• Fast-paced, structured environment with established production, quality, and delivery standards.
• Peak workloads may occur during recruit processing, graduation cycles, ceremonies, inspections, and other high-demand periods.
• Occasional extended or adjusted hours may be required based on operational needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical requirements may include:

• Sitting for extended periods while operating sewing equipment.
• Frequent and repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and arms.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for detailed sewing and garment work.
• Bending, reaching, standing, walking, and handling garments and materials.
• Safely lifting and carrying garment bundles, supplies, and materials weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Visually inspecting stitching, seams, markings, component placement, and workmanship.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

SECURITY AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Employees must:

• Satisfy applicable background and installation access requirements.
• Maintain required identification, credentials, and installation access.
• Follow applicable Department of Defense, MCRD Parris Island, customer, and Hartwood security and safety procedures.
• Maintain required installation access throughout employment.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Successful employees are expected to:

• Consistently produce accurate, professional-quality sewing and alteration work.
• Follow work orders, alteration markings, and applicable uniform requirements.
• Meet established production expectations while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Inspect work and correct workmanship deficiencies.
• Protect customer uniforms, equipment, materials, and other property.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation.
• Communicate equipment issues, garment discrepancies, shortages, quality concerns, and delays promptly.
• Maintain reliable attendance, professionalism, and effective teamwork.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is covered by the Service Contract Act (SCA) and applicable contract and wage determination requirements. Eligible employees may receive:

• Applicable SCA hourly wage and Health & Welfare (H&W) fringe benefit
• 11 paid holidays, as applicable
• SCA vacation and sick leave benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit options
• Life, disability, and voluntary/supplemental benefit options
• 401(k) retirement savings opportunities

Specific wage and H&W rates are determined by the applicable contract and wage determination and may be subject to change.

Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Service Contract Act (SCA)
Employment Status: Full-Time and Part-Time
Work Location: 100% On-Site – MCRD Parris Island, SC 

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

Hartwood Consulting Group is seeking skilled and experienced Tailors to support U.S. Marine Corps uniform alterations and fitting operations at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island.

The Tailor performs skilled fittings, alterations, repairs, and finishing work on U.S. Marine Corps uniforms to ensure proper fit, appearance, and compliance with applicable uniform standards. This position requires advanced tailoring and sewing skills, garment-construction knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately measure, mark, alter, and inspect military uniforms.

The Tailor works closely with sewing machine operators, material handling personnel, supervisors, and government staff to ensure garments are completed accurately and within required production timelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fitting and Alterations

• Conduct uniform fittings, take accurate measurements, evaluate garment fit, and mark garments for alteration.
• Determine appropriate alteration methods based on measurements, garment construction, and applicable uniform requirements.
• Perform skilled alterations on dress uniforms, service coats, trousers, skirts, shirts, blouses, jackets, and other military garments.
• Perform hemming, tapering, taking in or letting out seams, resizing, adjusting waistlines and sleeves, and other complex garment modifications.
• Attach, adjust, replace, or relocate insignia, rank insignia, name tapes, patches, buttons, stripes, fasteners, and other uniform components.
• Perform hand sewing and finishing work when machine sewing is not appropriate.
• Safely operate industrial sewing equipment, including straight-stitch, overlock/serger, blind-hem, bar-tack, and other applicable machines.

Work Orders and Quality Control

• Read and interpret alteration tickets, measurements, garment markings, work orders, and production instructions.
• Inspect garments before and after alteration for proper fit, workmanship, appearance, and accuracy.
• Correct alteration or workmanship deficiencies as necessary.
• Identify unclear instructions, garment discrepancies, or fitting concerns and obtain clarification before completing work.
• Maintain proper garment identification and accountability throughout the alteration process.
• Meet established quality, production, and delivery requirements.

Equipment and Work Area

• Properly use and maintain sewing machines, shears, measuring tools, marking tools, needles, pressing equipment, and other tailoring equipment.
• Perform routine operator-level equipment care and promptly report equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and properly supplied workstation.
• Use materials efficiently and report supply shortages or equipment needs to supervisory personnel.

Customer Service and Teamwork

• Provide professional, courteous, and timely service to U.S. Marine Corps personnel.
• Handle uniforms and customer property with care, accountability, and appropriate discretion.
• Collaborate with sewing machine operators, material handling personnel, supervisors, customer-service staff, and other team members to maintain efficient production flow.
• Communicate garment discrepancies, equipment issues, material shortages, quality concerns, and operational delays promptly.
• Support high-volume and priority uniform requirements as directed.
• Follow all applicable Hartwood, customer, safety, security, confidentiality, and military installation requirements.
• Perform other duties within the general scope and classification of the position as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of professional tailoring, garment alteration, garment construction, or comparable experience preferred.
• Proficiency in hand and machine sewing, garment fitting, measurement, marking, and alteration techniques.
• Knowledge of garment construction, seams, hems, fasteners, fitting principles, and professional finishing techniques.
• Ability to safely and proficiently operate industrial sewing equipment and tailoring tools.
• Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, alteration tickets, measurements, markings, and instructions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet production deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to satisfy applicable Department of Defense and installation access requirements and maintain required access throughout employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Formal training, apprenticeship, vocational education, or coursework in tailoring, sewing, fashion, apparel construction, or a related field.
• Experience altering military uniforms, formalwear, or structured garments.
• Knowledge of U.S. Marine Corps uniform standards and dress requirements.
• Experience conducting professional garment fittings.
• Previous experience working on a military installation or supporting a government contract.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Craftsmanship and Technical Skill

Produces precise, professional-quality fittings and alterations using appropriate tailoring and sewing techniques.

Attention to Detail

Maintains accuracy when measuring, marking, altering, positioning uniform components, and inspecting completed work.

Quality and Productivity

Balances craftsmanship with production requirements and consistently completes work within established quality and delivery standards.

Customer Service

Provides professional and respectful service to U.S. Marine Corps personnel and handles customer property with care.

Reliability and Teamwork

Maintains dependable attendance, accountability, and effective working relationships with production and customer-service personnel.

Safety

Consistently follows equipment procedures, safe work practices, and applicable company and installation requirements.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• 100% on-site at MCRD Parris Island, including Buildings 6007 and 927.
• Indoor tailoring, fitting, and production environment with industrial sewing machines, pressing equipment, fitting areas, and tailoring tools.
• Frequent sitting or standing and repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and arms.
• Fast-paced, detail-oriented environment with increased workloads during recruit processing, graduations, ceremonies, inspections, and other high-demand periods.
• Occasional extended or adjusted work hours may be required based on operational needs.
• Structured military environment with established quality, security, and delivery requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical requirements may include:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Frequent and repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and arms.
• Bending, reaching, measuring, marking, pinning, sewing, and handling garments.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination necessary for detailed tailoring work.
• Ability to safely lift and move garment bundles, supplies, and materials weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Ability to visually inspect garment fit, stitching, markings, component placement, and workmanship.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

SECURITY AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Because this position is performed on a U.S. military installation, employees must:

• Satisfy applicable background and installation access requirements.
• Maintain required identification, credentials, and access authorization.
• Follow applicable Department of Defense, MCRD Parris Island, customer, and Hartwood security and safety procedures.
• Maintain required installation access throughout employment.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Successful employees are expected to:

• Consistently produce accurate, professional-quality fittings and alterations.
• Meet established production and delivery requirements while maintaining quality.
• Protect uniforms, customer property, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Communicate fitting issues, discrepancies, equipment concerns, and production delays promptly.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with military personnel and coworkers.
• Support team priorities and high-volume production requirements.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is covered by the Service Contract Act (SCA) and is subject to the applicable contract and wage determination requirements.

Eligible employees may receive:

• Applicable SCA hourly wage and Health & Welfare (H&W) fringe benefit
• 11 paid holidays, as applicable
• SCA vacation and sick leave benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit options
• Life, disability, and voluntary/supplemental benefit options
• 401(k) retirement savings opportunities

Specific wage and H&W rates are determined by the applicable contract and wage determination and may be subject to change.

Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Service Contract Act (SCA) Position
Employment Status: Full-Time and Part-Time Positions
Work Location: 100% On-Site
Duty Location: Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, SC

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

Hartwood Consulting Group is seeking dependable and detail-oriented Material Handling Laborers to support U.S. Marine Corps uniform alterations and fitting operations at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina.

The Material Handling Laborer is an hourly, non-exempt Service Contract Act (SCA) position providing material handling, operational, client-service, and shop-support functions. The position plays an essential role in supporting the receipt, preparation, movement, organization, staging, storage, and distribution of military uniforms and related materials throughout the alterations and fittings process.

Material Handling Laborers help maintain an efficient flow of garments between customer service, fitting, alteration, quality-control, storage, and distribution areas. The position works closely with tailors, seamstresses, fitters, supervisors, customer-service personnel, and other team members to ensure uniforms are properly organized, routed, safeguarded, and available when needed.

This is primarily a material handling and shop-support position. Core responsibilities include garment movement and preparation, inventory support, staging, accountability, fitting-area support, housekeeping, and other operational activities necessary to support timely and accurate uniform processing. The successful candidate will demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, manual dexterity, organization, professionalism, and the ability to work efficiently in a structured, fast-paced military environment with established quality and delivery requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Garment Handling and Workflow Support: 

• Receive, sort, organize, stage, and move uniforms throughout designated work areas.
• Route garments to fitting, alteration, quality-control, storage, customer-service, and distribution areas.
• Organize garments by customer, work order, production stage, alteration requirement, or established tracking method.
• Hang, fold, bundle, tag, package, and otherwise prepare garments for processing or distribution.
• Collect and stage completed uniforms for inspection, pickup, or distribution.
• Move garment racks, carts, boxes, supplies, and materials as required.
• Maintain proper garment identification, separation, and accountability throughout the production process.
• Handle uniforms and customer property carefully to prevent loss, damage, contamination, or misplacement.

Fitting and Alterations Shop Support

• Prepare uniforms and fitting areas for scheduled fitting activities.
• Organize fitting rooms and ensure required garments and materials are available for fitting personnel.
• Stage uniforms for tailors, seamstresses, fitters, and quality-control personnel.
• Retrieve and deliver garments, supplies, and materials to designated workstations.
• Assist tailors, seamstresses, and fitters with non-skilled garment preparation and material-handling activities.
• Assist with garment tagging, folding, hanging, packaging, sorting, and other garment-preparation activities.
• Assist with steaming or pressing garments when trained and authorized to do so.
• Prepare and organize work areas before and after fitting and alteration activities.
• Support production personnel during periods of increased workload.
• Cross-train in related material-handling, inventory, customer-support, and general shop-support functions as operationally appropriate.

Material and Inventory Support:

• Receive, unpack, organize, stock, and distribute shop supplies and materials.
• Assist with inventory counts and routine monitoring of uniforms, alteration supplies, materials, and shop equipment.
• Maintain orderly storage areas and ensure materials are placed in or returned to designated locations.
• Replenish commonly used supplies at workstations and fitting areas as directed.
• Notify supervisory personnel of low inventory, missing materials, damaged items, or supply needs.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying materials against available documentation as directed.
• Support accountability and tracking of government-furnished, customer-furnished, and company-furnished materials.
• Minimize unnecessary material waste and support proper use and storage of supplies.

 Quality, Organization, and Safety

• Verify garment identification, tags, work status, and routing information before moving items through production.
• Conduct visual checks for apparent completeness, visible damage, or other discrepancies and route technical concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe fitting, production, storage, and common work areas.
• Keep aisles, exits, workstations, and equipment areas free from unnecessary obstructions.
• Return racks, carts, tools, supplies, and materials to designated locations.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, spills, blocked exits, or other workplace hazards promptly.
• Follow established garment-handling, housekeeping, safety, and installation procedures.

Customer Service and Teamwork

• Provide professional and courteous support to U.S. Marine Corps personnel and other authorized customers.
• Work collaboratively with tailors, sewing personnel, fitters, supervisors, customer-service staff, and other operational personnel.
• Direct technical fitting or alteration questions to the appropriate qualified team member.
• Communicate material shortages, garment discrepancies, workflow issues, safety concerns, and operational delays promptly.
• Follow supervisor instructions, production priorities, and established work procedures.
• Participate in required training and cross-training consistent with the position.
• Comply with applicable Hartwood, customer, government, safety, security, confidentiality, and installation requirements.
• Perform other duties within the general scope and classification of the position as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to accurately sort, organize, track, stage, and move garments and materials.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and safely lift and carry materials or garment bundles weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate professionally with supervisors, coworkers, customers, and military personnel.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to learn garment-handling, inventory, material-control, and shop procedures.
• Ability to satisfy applicable Department of Defense and installation access requirements.

Prior sewing, tailoring, or alteration experience is not required for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Previous experience in material handling, warehouse operations, inventory, stockroom operations, production support, retail stock, laundry services, garment services, or a similar environment.
• Experience sorting, staging, tracking, receiving, stocking, or distributing materials or merchandise.
• Experience working in a production or deadline-driven environment.
• Familiarity with inventory-control or material-tracking procedures.
• Experience in a uniform, garment, textile, laundry, dry-cleaning, tailoring, or alterations environment is helpful but not required.
• Familiarity with military uniforms or U.S. Marine Corps uniform standards is beneficial.
• Previous experience working on a U.S. military installation or supporting a government contract is preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES 

Attention to Detail and Organization

Maintains accuracy when identifying, sorting, staging, transporting, storing, and tracking uniforms and materials.

Reliability and Accountability

Follows established procedures and maintains accountability for uniforms, materials, equipment, and customer property.

Customer Service and Teamwork

Provides professional support and works cooperatively with military personnel, production staff, supervisors, and other team members.

Communication and Adaptability

Communicates workflow issues promptly and responds effectively to changing workloads, priorities, and operational requirements.

Safety

Uses safe material-handling practices and follows applicable Hartwood, customer, and military installation requirements.

Mission Focus

Recognizes the importance of timely, accurate, and accountable uniform processing in supporting U.S. Marine Corps personnel and successful contract performance.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

• 100% on-site at MCRD Parris Island.
• Work is primarily performed indoors in uniform fitting, alteration, production, storage, and distribution areas.
• Work requires frequent standing, walking, garment handling, and movement between operational areas.
• The environment includes garment racks, carts, sewing and pressing equipment, fitting areas, cutting equipment, and related shop equipment.
• Work is performed in a fast-paced, structured environment with established quality and delivery standards.
• Peak workloads may occur during recruit processing, graduations, ceremonies, inspections, and other high-demand periods.
• Occasional extended or adjusted hours may be required based on operational needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical requirements may include: 

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Frequent use of the hands and arms to sort, fold, hang, tag, package, and move garments.
• Bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive movements.
• Safely lifting and carrying garments, boxes, supplies, and materials weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Pushing or maneuvering garment racks, carts, and similar material-handling equipment.
• Visually identifying garment labels, tags, markings, and apparent discrepancies.

SECURITY AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Because this position supports U.S. Marine Corps operations and is performed on a military installation, employees must comply with applicable government, customer, and installation requirements. Requirements may include: 

• Satisfy applicable background and installation access requirements.
• Maintain required identification, credentials, and installation access.
• Follow applicable Department of Defense, MCRD Parris Island, customer, and Hartwood security and safety procedures.
• Maintain required installation access throughout employment.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Successful employees are expected to: 

• Maintain accurate and efficient movement of uniforms and materials.
• Ensure garments are properly sorted, staged, stored, tracked, and routed.
• Protect customer uniforms, government property, company property, and materials.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized, and properly stocked work areas.
• Complete assigned work accurately and within required timelines.
• Communicate shortages, discrepancies, delays, and safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain reliable attendance, professionalism, and effective teamwork.
• Perform duties consistent with the scope of the Material Handling Laborer position.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is covered by the Service Contract Act (SCA) and is subject to the applicable contract and wage determination requirements. Compensation may include: 

• Applicable SCA hourly wage and Health & Welfare (H&W) fringe benefit
• 11 paid holidays, as applicable
• SCA vacation and sick leave benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit options
• Life, disability, and voluntary/supplemental benefit options
• 401(k) retirement savings opportunities

Specific wage and Health & Welfare rates are determined by the applicable contract and wage determination and may be subject to change.