Deployed Equipment Manager
About The Position
The Deployed Equipment Manager (DEM) supports equipment management across the 9AF AFCENT theater and USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). The role assists with theater policy and operational procedural guidance, advises leadership on materiel management needs, and provides analytical support for a deployed equipment program covering approximately 413,000 assets, including loaned, transferred, and War Reserve Materiel (WRM) equipment at operational contingency locations. The DEM oversees equipment accounts and transactions across nine AOR locations, supports equipment accountability elements, and coordinates logistics actions involving aircraft serviceability, ground equipment, mobility, munitions, and air transportation. The role reviews authorization requests and redistribution orders, tracks equipment movement, monitors records and performance metrics, and trains newly assigned equipment managers. The position uses the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) and requires the ability to deploy TDY to forward locations within the AFCENT AOR. This is a full-time, non-overtime-exempt position located in Sumter, South Carolina, reporting to ARMADA HQ. A Secret security clearance is required. Required travel is 0–10%; relocation is not available. Candidates must pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing.
Requirements
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Four years of USAF Materiel Management experience.
- Three years of USAF Equipment Management experience.
- Two years of experience and technical capability using LIMS-EV, DPAS, WEBFLIS, and ILS-S.
- Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in a related field, such as logistics or supply chain management, with no experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience.
- Ability to deploy TDY to forward locations within the AFCENT AOR.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with logistics software, databases, and spreadsheet applications, such as ERP systems and MS Office.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- 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 AOR.
- Oversee SA/LW, COMSEC, SPRAM, in-use equipment accounts, and other equipment-related transactions across nine AOR locations, ensuring MAJCOM-level requirements are met and followed.
- Synchronize logistics actions supporting aircraft serviceability, ground equipment, mobility, munitions, and air transportation capabilities within the 9AF AFCENT theater.
- Advise 9AF AFCENT FAMs, the A4R Division Chief, Supply Program Manager, Forward Staff, and deployed supply leadership on managing and accounting for deployed equipment assets.
- Coordinate equipment-related actions and transactions with SCOW and SCOS.
- Review and coordinate equipment authorization requests and redistribution orders with the respective FAM; obtain approval or disapproval and forward actions to 440 SCOS for approval or processing.
- Assist with equipment movement and tracking for inter- 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 at nine AOR locations on 9AF AFCENT duties, responsibilities, and processes, and provide documentation needed to obtain access to applicable supply systems and databases.
- Utilize the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
