Logistics Management Specialist AFLCMC/LP

Overview

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Credence has an immediate opening for an experienced Program Manager - Propulsion Technology Capabilities who will be primarily responsible for supporting Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)/LP at Tinker Air Force Base, OK. 

The AFLCMC Propulsion Directorate, AFLCMC/LP, has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility for developing, acquiring, testing, fielding, sustaining and modernizing leading edge propulsion systems through the life cycle management for the United States (US) war-fighter and international partners. In order to meet current and projected workload requirements in support of propulsion, the Government must augment its organic (military and civil service) capabilities at AFLCMC/LP with Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) support. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below

• Perform analytical and logistic studies in support of propulsion system life cycle sustainment.

• Assist in managing acquisition programs for whole engine repair and/or modification. 
• Assist in development of PWS documentation; assist with development of schedules, budgets, and briefings; author and coordinate required documentation.
• Establish program initiatives for improved supply supportability, technology insertion, SLEP development, and identification and/or mitigation of DMSMS/obsolescence.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor IPS metrics and documentation/efforts. 
• Analyze, research, plan, and support efforts integrating separate functions of supply, maintenance, procurement, and quality assurance required for lifecycle support of various engine programs.
• Apply logistics experience to analyze, develop, & evaluate program/admin support, requirements, or resources to develop recommendations to resolve problems & issues of effectiveness & efficiency of work operations.
• Perform work assignments in a timely manner, assuring a quality of work that meets the needs of the organization.
• Make reasonable recommendations or decisions based on available guidance, taking care to verify relevancy, adequacy, sustainability, attainability, accuracy, & completeness of information & recommendations--may require adaptation and/or interpretation for application to issues & problems
• Thoroughly and accurately research issues in a timely manner, using available reference sources (e.g., manuals or applicable law or regulation).
• Assess modernization improvements through technology insertion and/or hardware incorporation.
• Utilize various systems and information, including but not limited to the CEMS, D035, LIMS-EV, Joint Deficiency Reporting Systems (JDRS), and technical data.
• Remain proficient with Microsoft Visio and Project. 
• Support Cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance objectives.
• Accomplish program objectives for development, production, and sustainment to meet user’s operational needs.
• Maintain traceability and integration between program plans and requirements.
• Coordinate with appropriate offices/individuals to ensure all major areas of concern are covered by appropriate documentation.
• Select appropriate work methods for development of work products, the products do not require substantive revisions.
• Analyze and evaluate program initiatives to improve reliability/ maintainability/ availability/ affordability.
• Analyze planning and programming documents to determine the nature and scope of acquisition efforts.
• Assess modernization improvements through technology insertion and/or hardware incorporation.
• Complement existing IPTs by performing various logistics / program management duties, such as research, planning, and logistics support tasks including functions of supply, maintenance, procurement, and quality assurance.
• Define scope, interface requirements, policy issues, and performance criteria; 
• Develop implementation integrated logistics support plans and milestones as directed by policy and guidance to provide the best product for the user, ensuring the most effective and economical means of support are considered and planned for during all stages of a weapon system’s life cycle.
• Assess logistics impact of acquisition programs, identifying overall logistics tasks to be performed.
• Establish milestones and monitor assigned projects to ensure schedules are met, deficiencies are identified, and required adjustments are made.
• Evaluate alternatives from the standpoint of life cycle cost and other trade-off parameters to ensure optimal use of resources without degrading operational readiness. 
• Participate in contract team reviews to ensure customer and system requirements are addressed/met.
• Coordinate actions of other logistics team members who monitor contract performance and resolve problems through interaction with the team and other pertinent stakeholders.
• Advise leadership of deviations in expected cost, schedule, or performance criteria and outline recommendations for resolution. 
• Complete comprehensive logistics/supply supportability assessments and identify impact(s) to the program.
• Identify specific parts experiencing current or potential obsolescence and diminishing manufacturer issues; research and identify alternative methods for overcoming these obstacles.
• Identify and communicate short- and long-term logistic requirements and/or shortfalls that may/will have far-reaching consequences to the program.
• Perform market research to identify potential suppliers (manufacturers and/or repair contractors).
• Develop courses of action to address supportability, including research and development, emerging technologies, testing, procurement strategy, supply support, personnel, and training. 
• Review programming documents and assesses the impact of external actions and conflicting priorities to determine their impact on the development, production, and integrated logistics support. 
• Exercise technical leadership to obtain agreement on required actions, schedules, and the resolution of conflicting points of view concerning program or policy matters. 
• Participate in discussion of new requirements, resolution of problems, and coordination of work between involved agencies. 
• Prepare, or assist in preparation of, briefings and presentations. 
• Participate in periodic meetings and provide responses to tasks as required. 

• Clearance: Tier 1
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD or,
• Seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications, five of which must be in the DoD

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

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