Head of Supply Chain & Logistics

Overview
FMS Logistics Manager
LOCATION: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: SECRET

TRAVEL: 0-15%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Manager located at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH working with the Air Force Division.

Join the team supporting the F-15 program-one of the most operationally lethal and enduring fighter aircraft platforms in the world. As the workhorse of the U.S. Air Force, the F-15 has proven itself as the most lethal and reliable combat aircraft in service, with unmatched speed, agility, and payload capacity. Our program team consists of dedicated, mission-focused professionals who bring technical expertise, operational insight, and a commitment to excellence in support of this critical national defense capability. Be part of a program that directly impacts air superiority, national defense, deterrence, and alliances across the world.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in their technical/professional field.
Possesses the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman contractor personnel within the technical/professional discipline.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise.

EDUCATION:

• 15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD, OR
• BS and 12 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD, OR
• MS and 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Have an understanding of current DoD and AF-specific acquisition logistics philosophy, policies and procedures to USAF systems, subsystems, and equipment procurement activities, post award project/program management tasks, and acquisition programs throughout their life cycles.
Have a thorough knowledge of the AFMC depot Source of Repair Assignment (SORA) process and use of the related database templates, coordination cycle with the AFLCMC assignment, and participation in the business case analysis supporting documents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the coordination of all logistics elements (including but not limited to spares, SE, training, facilities, technical data, and provisioning) to ensure all integrated logistics support requirements for the program are identified and tailored to the F-15 Division's needs. Assigned personnel shall perform as key participant(s) in developing long term weapon system supportability approaches that further Government acquisition strategy goals and objectives.
Support the analyses of sustainment or related Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues and recommend suitable replacements.
Provide support to accomplish the generation and review of logistics support documentation that includes, but not limited to, Integrated Logistics Support Plans, LCSPs, Technical Orders (TOs), Country Standard TOs, Technical Manuals (TMs), Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs), Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPBs), sustainment Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), and work specifications to ensure the documentation meets Government logistics support requirements.
Assist the Government in performing the following Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) tasks:
Provide support utilizing the Parts and Repair Ordering System and the Federal Logistics Data system.
Provide support with the Defense Transportation System, the Supply Discrepancy Report, and Quality Deficiency Report (DR) processes;
Support all logistics tasks and requirements in direct support of the OFP series and other assigned F-15 programs ensuring all logistics support aspects of the program are identified (e.g., spares/SE requirements, provisioning, spares ordering, modifications, technical data, repairs and facilities infrastructure requirements), and;
Provide FMS support with development of the transportation plan and utilizing Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation (AFSAC) On-Line.

Apply logistics knowledge to perform various tasks related to the planning, development, implementation and management of a comprehensive, affordable and effective systems support strategy while addressing the following product support elements:
Sustaining/System Engineering;
Design Interface;
Supply Support;
Maintenance Planning and Management;
SE/Automatic Test Systems;
Facilities;
Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation;
Technical Data Management (DM)/TOs;
Manpower and Personnel;
Training;
Computer Resources, and;
Protection of Critical Program Information (CPI).

Work on logistics and maintainability programs and with logistics and maintenance control organizations on issues such as:
Technical evaluation and identification of weapon systems logistics requirements and resources;
Implementation of logistics support and maintainability programs or plans;
Systems acquisition requirements analysis;
Budgetary or financial analysis and control;
Life-cycle cost analysis and control;
Automated Information Systems hardware and software standardization and compatibility;
Product Support/Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Cost (RAM-C) program T&E planning and execution, and;
Product Support/RAM-C analysis and assessments in supportability planning, Long Range Development Plan, and Plant Clearance Automated Reutilization Screening System.

Assist with technical analyses, planning and execution and assist the Government in review of technical specifications and documentation in support of reliability, maintainability, quality, supportability, and interoperability efforts to facilitate and update sustainment issues identified as related to the LCSP and the integrated support plan.
Analyze and compare Government and prime weapon system contractor GFE/GFP plans and schedules with program status to recommend those actions required to comply with plans, identify changes to plans, and recommend corrective actions to resolve problem areas.
Support tasks related to kit development and kit proofing and coordinate actions necessary to resolve kit support issues.
Provide daily support to AFLCMC/WAQ at WPAFB, RAFB, and other Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) depot modification efforts as assigned, including, but not limited to, local manufacture, first article test and quality verification support.
Support Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO), TO, Air Force Technical Order (AFTO) Form 82, TCTO Verification Certificate, AFMC Form 918, Non-Provisioning Supply Item Support, and AFMC Form 873, Time Compliance Technical Order Requirements activities.
Maintain data files for all depot and modification aircraft from cradle to grave. Identify and provide recommendations and/or solutions regarding candidate opportunities to reduce weapons system Air Force Total Ownership Costs (AFTOC). The Contractor shall support scheduled and unscheduled depot maintenance and modification tasks and weapons system sustainment activities.
Identify, review and analyze deficiencies and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) IAW the F-15 weapons system and associated contracts. The Contractor shall review and analyze DRs and assist in conducting root cause analysis of the supply chain in order to identify any problems and areas for improvement. The Contractor shall review recommended tech order changes (AFTO Form 22, Engineering Dispositions), identify potential impacts to the supply chain and provide inputs to integrated logistics support managers, program and fleet managers. The Contractor shall support the tracking and monitoring of TCTOs or the commercial equivalent.

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