AWL Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Analyst

DCS Corporation; Drummond-North Elmsley; On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their Integrated Logistics Support Team. This role involves interfacing with engineering teams, reviewing upgrade plans, and addressing logistics and modification issues for F/A-18 systems. The ideal candidate will possess extensive engineering experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to navigate a dynamic work environment. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to critical logistics support for advanced weapon systems, ensuring operational effectiveness and supportability. If you're ready to make an impact in a technical environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of engineering experience required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Practical experience with F/A-18 avionics systems.

Responsibilities

• Interface with F/A-18 IPT on logistics matters.
• Review software/hardware upgrade plans.
• Investigate logistics and modification issues.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to plan and track

Multi-tasking in a dynamic environment

F/A-18 avionics systems functionality

Familiarity with NAVAIR Technical Directives

Education

High school diploma with 16+ years of experience

Associate's degree with 10+ years of experience

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

Job description

Salary Range: $71,307 - $98,000

The F/A-18 & EA18G Advanced Weapons Laboratory is seeking an experienced, motivated, and professional individual to become a member of the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Team. The ILS Team is the technical lead within the AWL for identifying Life Cycle Logistics impacts related to the operation, testing and supportability and maintainability of designated F/A-18 & EA-18G weapons systems.

Essential Job Functions

Interface with all levels of the F/A-18 IPT on logistics matters related to engineering, modification planning and scheduling, logistics planning, trainers and project status.

Review software/ hardware upgrade plans and schedules to ensure logistic elements are effectively addressed, such as supportability and maintainability (technical publications, support equipment, maintenance effectivity, etc.).

Responsible for the review of F/A-18 update/modification requirements for hardware Engineering Change Proposals, schedules and plans to ensure that all logistics elements are available to meet schedule requirements.

Investigate logistics, maintenance and/or modification issues associated with the release of F/A-18 software and related hardware products to the fleet, identify issues with potential contractual/operational impact, and assist in the development of problem resolution strategies.

Investigate coordination issues associated with F/A-18 modifications incorporating new and/or prototype subsystems into the aircraft.

Utilize expertise to provide informed guidance to Government program management personnel.

Exercise discretionary initiative, creativity and mature technical judgment in carrying out assigned responsibilities.

Prepare draft status briefings appropriate for release to external organizations.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

High school diploma with 16 plus years of related engineering experience. An Associates degree with10 plus years of relevant engineering experience or a Bachelors degree with 8 plus years of relevant engineering experience.

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Effective communication skills.

Ability to plan, track and communicate status, risks and needs.

Familiarity with the NAVAIR 00-25-300, Technical Directives System and associated Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process.

Practical experience with F/A-18 avionics systems functionality.

Ability to multi-task in a dynamic work environment. Non-local domestic and foreign travel may be required to attend technical reviews and programmatic meetings (approximately 15%).

Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word).

Desired Skills:

Life Cycle Logistics Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certification.

Familiarity and/or prior experience with NAVAIR acquisitions IPTs.

Prior experience interfacing with OEM program management, tech pubs personnel and Logistics Elements Managers.