General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in the planning, development and administration of acquisition logistics strategies, processes, and tools. Ensures that customer support requirements and objectives are achieved within scope, schedule, and budget to meet department and corporate goals. Ensures continuous improvement of standard acquisition logistics processes, such as the iterative process of supportability analysis to influence system design and development in the areas of maintenance, troubleshooting, personnel, training, technical manuals, facilities, support equipment, operation, and disposal/recycling. Also supports acquisition logistics planning and database development processes, product support and replenishment systems, product support data interchange systems, demand management and related functions. Responsible for building relationships with customers through acquisition logistics initiatives. Integrates learning from customers, competitors, other industries, industry groups, and professional training to continuously improve competitive position. Documents findings, communicates results to technical staff and management, and makes presentations of recommendations. May lead a team of less experienced professional staff. Serves as a consultant to management and may represent the company as the primary spokesperson on external project(s).

DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES:

• Determines acquisition logistics strategies, and establishes standard acquisition logistics processes and tools.

• Ensures contract acquisition logistics activities follow standard policies, procedures, and processes.

• Determines 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.

• Conceives and 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.

• Develops innovative solutions to unusually complex acquisition logistics issues to optimize costs and system performance requirements.

• Leads progress planning and review sessions to discuss costs, schedule, and technical performance.

• Contributes to the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s). Negotiates and modifies contracts as required.

• May function in an advisory or leadership role and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff. Other duties as assigned or required.

• May lead a team of professional employees on assigned project(s)

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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Job Qualifications: Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in logistics or related technical field along with ten or more years of progressive acquisition logistics management experience with a bachelor's or eight or more years with a master's. Equivalent applicable experience may be substituted in lieu of education. Must demonstrate an extensive understanding of acquisition logistics management concepts, techniques, and standards 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide all levels of employees.

• The ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects effectively and efficiently.

• The ability to represent the company on external projects.

• Excellent computer and documentation skills.

• The ability to work independently or in a team environment.

• The ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

• The ability to read and understand technical publications (repair and maintain), electronic schematics, mechanical drawings, wire diagrams, and Bill Of Material (BOM).

• The ability to write process documents associated with acquisition logistics.

• Must have extensive expertise 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).

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Salary: $89,180 - $155,825 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Hybrid

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.