Logistics Development Spec IV

Company

General Atomics

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We are looking for a Senior Logistics Development Specialist to join our team in Rancho Bernardo. With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in the planning, development and administration of integrated logistics strategies, provisioning, configuration management processes, and tools.  Ensures that customer support requirements and objectives are achieved within budget and on schedule to meet department and corporate goals.  Ensures continuous improvement of standard 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 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 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 & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determines logistics strategies, and establishes standard logistics processes and tools.
• Ensures contract logistics activities are in compliance with standard policies, procedures and processes.
• Determines 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 logistics analysis products.
• Also develops technical manuals, provisioning data and obsolescence screening.
• Performs research, evaluation, and analysis to develop complete integrated 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 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.

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

Travel Percentage Required

0% – 25%

Clearance Level

Secret

Clearance Required?

Desired

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 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 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 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 effectively and efficiently initiate, plan, and manage projects;
• The ability to represent the company on external projects; and,
• Excellent computer and documentation skills.
• May lead a team of professional employees on assigned project(s).
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required
• Ability to obtain and maintin a DoD security clearance is required. 

US Citizenship Required?

Yes