General Atomics · 14 hours ago
Logistics Development Specialist
Poway California
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $129K/yr
6+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance systems. The Logistics Development Specialist is responsible for planning and administering acquisition logistics strategies and processes to ensure customer support requirements are met within budget and on schedule.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plans acquisition logistics strategies and establishes standard acquisition logistics processes and tools
Monitors contract acquisition logistics activities for compliance with standard processes
Coordinates acquisition logistics activities for selected projects to develop and implement solutions that account for tradeoffs in component/system design, repair capability, training, demand history, statistical distributions, and queuing theory
Develops acquisition logistics analysis products. Also develops technical manuals, provisioning data and obsolescence screening
Performs research, evaluation, and analysis to develop complete acquisition logistics support programs
Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications
Plans projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, and approaches in the processing or development of new or improved processes to improve life cycle support costs
Identifies acquisition logistics issues and participates in developing solutions to a variety of complex logistics problems to optimize costs and system performance requirements
Participates in progress planning and review sessions to discuss costs, schedule, and technical performance
Contributes to contract negotiations and contract modifications
May contribute to the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s)
Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree and six or more years of progressive logistics management experience. Equivalent applicable experience may be substituted in lieu of education
Experience developing acquisition logistics products like Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), Level of Repair Analysis (LoRA, Spares Analysis, Provisioning Analysis, Support Equipment Candidates List (SECL), Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (PHS&T) Plan, and Support Equipment Requirements Data (SERD)
Must have a thorough understanding of acquisition logistics management concepts and principles and have proven experience broadly applying those concepts
Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new processes or systems and communicate new concepts
Must possess the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of unusually complex acquisition logistics issues, including Logistics Management Information (LMI), reliability and maintainability, and life-cycle support activities
Must possess excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings to a variety of audiences including senior management and senior external parties
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide all levels of employees
Must possess the ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects
Must possess the ability to represent the company on external projects
Must possess excellent computer and documentation skills
Must possess the ability to read and understand technical publications (repair and maintain), electronic schematics, mechanical drawings, wire diagrams, and Bill of Material (BOM)
Must possess the ability to write process documents associated with acquisition logistics
Must have knowledge in one or more of the following software/database tools: SLICwave Life Cycle or Eagle Database to perform a Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), Haystack Gold Database, Federal Logistics Data, or Public Logistics Data to research parts, OPUS Suite – Analytic Life Cycle Management Software or other Spares Modeling Software to predict and analyze the performance and costs of technical systems, Computerized Optimization Model for Predicting and Analyzing Support Structures (COMPASS) Software to perform a Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)
The ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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