Deployed Equipment Manager

Armada•Shaw AFB, SC

About The Position

The Deployed Equipment Manager (DEM) supports equipment management for 9 AF AFCENT operations across the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility. The role provides analytical and operational assistance for approximately 413,000 deployed assets, including loaned, transferred, and War Reserve Materiel equipment at contingency locations. The DEM assists with theater policy and procedures, advises 9 AF leadership and functional stakeholders, coordinates equipment transactions, and helps ensure equipment accountability and compliance across nine AOR locations. The position uses the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) and requires the ability to deploy TDY to forward locations within the AFCENT AOR. The role is based in Sumter, South Carolina, requires a Secret clearance, and reports to ARMADA HQ.

Requirements

Secret security clearance.
Ability to deploy TDY to forward locations within the AFCENT AOR.
Two years of experience with technical capability to use LIMS-EV, DPAS, WEBFLIS, and ILS-S.
Four years of USAF Materiel Management experience, or a bachelor's degree in a related field with no experience.
Three years of USAF Equipment Management experience, or a bachelor's degree in a related field with no experience.
Alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in logistics software, databases, and spreadsheet applications, such as ERP systems and MS Office.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of military logistics operations, regulations, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist with establishing theater policy and operational procedural guidance for effective equipment management.
Consult with 9 AF leadership on Materiel Management requirements supporting current and emergent operations, deployments, exercises, and OPLAN execution.
Provide analytical assistance in managing the deployed equipment program for approximately 413,000 assets, including loaned, transferred, and WRM equipment at operational contingency locations.
Assist Equipment Accountability Elements throughout the Area of Responsibility.
Oversee Small Arms/Light Weapons, COMSEC, SPRAM, In-Use equipment accounts, and other equipment-related transactions across nine AOR locations, ensuring MAJCOM-level requirements are met and compliance is maintained.
Synchronize logistics actions and support aircraft serviceability, ground equipment support, mobility, munition, and air transportation capabilities within the 9AF AFCENT theater.
Provide guidance and advice to 9AF AFCENT Functional Area Managers, the A4R Division Chief, Supply Program Manager, Forward Staff, and deployed supply leadership on management and accounting for deployed equipment assets.
Coordinate equipment-related actions and transactions with the Supply Chain Operations Wing and Supply Chain Operations Squadron.
Review and coordinate equipment authorization requests and redistribution orders with the respective Functional Area Manager; retrieve approval or disapproval and forward requests to 440 SCOS for approval or processing.
Assist with movement and tracking of equipment for inter-theater and intra-theater purposes.
Monitor, analyze, and assess metrics and interpret computer listings to ensure equipment authorization and redistribution records are accurately maintained.
Assist Equipment Managers in training newly assigned personnel across nine AOR locations on 9AF AFCENT duties, responsibilities, and processes, and provide documentation needed to obtain access to applicable supply systems and databases.
Use the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS).
Perform other duties as assigned.