DPAS Lead (SME II)

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Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

Location: MacDill AFB, FL

Summary: To provide Subject Matter Expert III (SME) Program Management and Labor necessary in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) is responsible for all USSOCOM research, development, acquisition, procurement, and logistics. SOF AT&L works with Government, academia, and industry in meeting its mission to provide rapid and focused acquisition, technology, and logistics support to Warfighters, delivering the most effective capabilities to our Special Operations Forces.

DAWSON personnel will provide contractor support personnel to assist J4 in implementing and systematically maintaining the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) Warehouse, Maintenance & Utilization (M&U), Registry, Property Accountability, Force Management, and Materiel Management modules across all Special Operation Forces’ supply support activities. DPAS is the only authorized Accountable Property System of Record (APSR) approved by the DOD.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic-level Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) program implementation planning and reporting support to J41 Material Management Division Chief, the J4 Director, and any GO/SES level office as required.

• Creates weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required utilizing data visualization tools, DPAS data, and correlates with other LIS systems currently used by USSOCOM.

• Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including implementation, material management, operations, continuous improvement and process optimization.

• Maintains operational calendar, project plans, and creates presentations as required to satisfy inquiries, standard and non-standard reporting requirements.

• Provides financial reporting information generated from the DPAS system to agencies within USSOCOM as required (for example: SOFM, FIAR).

• Employs matured interpersonal skills, such as action and solution-oriented approach to problem solving, to support DPAS implementation in a fast-paced and fluid environment. Actions the government’s intent with little to no direct guidance to achieve objectives.

• Employs the entire Microsoft Office Suite capability to produce manage workload requirements and provide administrative work products.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required in logistics management, supply chain or business-related field

• Minimum 10 Years of combined experience with DOD or other federal agency in Financial Management, Program Management, IT, Material Management or Logistics, INCLUDING:

• Minimum 3 years of item management experience

• Minimum 3 years Major Command to Headquarters staff experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in material management utilizing an LIS

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a government or civilian project or team lead

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• DAU Lifecycle Logistics Level I certified

• Requires Secret Clearance on day one of performance

Contingent upon contract award

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

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