FMS Branch Logistics Manager

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$86,400 - $123,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Odyssey is seeking candidates for a Sustainment Logistics Manager Journeyman supporting FMS Branch Office in Colorado Springs. This role will be instrumental in supporting Missile Warning, Missile Defense (MW/MD) to critical FMS partners around the world.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret
AAS, BS or MS
AAS and 8 years of functional experience in project sustainment logistics with at least 5 years of experience in the Defense Industry OR BA/BS and 5 years of functional experience in project sustainment logistics, 3 of which must be in the Defense Industry
Knowledgeable of Foreign Military Sales
Knowledgeable of C2 Systems
Knowledge of Ground-Based Radar and Infra-Red systems
Knowledge of Missile Warning operations
Knowledgeable in Global Command and Control Systems
Knowledgeable in Cross Domain Solutions
Previous active-duty military experience
Communication: Effectively convey project goals, delegate tasks, and provide feedback to ensure clarity and collaboration.
Leadership: Inspire and motivate the team, providing direction and fostering a positive work environment.
Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts promptly and constructively to maintain team morale and project integrity.
Empathy: Understand and share the feelings of team members and stakeholders to build trust and rapport.
Negotiation: Ability to negotiate timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to achieve a win-win situation.
Cultural Sensitivity: Interactions with FMS customers requires adapting to cultural and business norms for that country.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret/SCI clearance
10+ of relevant experience in direct support of a USAF/USSF System Program Office
Systems knowledge of and experience working with Ground Based Radar Systems
Experience performing logistics sustainment support for the prior SSC/SZQ or current MD4/4STS is desired
Prior military service to include proven leadership and management of personnel and programs

Responsibilities

Must be able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative government and contractor logistics project team
Utilize the tenets of the DoD Product Support Manager Guidebook and apply understanding of the 12 Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements for program requirements in focus areas such as Technical Orders, Obsolescence Management, Sparing Analysis, Property Accountability (Contractor Acquired Property (CAP), Government Furnished Property (GFP), Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Software Licensing, Hardware Warranties, facilities, and services
Provide expert logistics input on Request for Proposals (RFPs), Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), Deactivated Equipment Lists (DEL), Recommended Spare Parts Lists (RSPL), and Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP)
Coordinate and integrate along with the efforts of engineers, cyber security specialists, test managers and other functional specialists to determine system requirements and develop/adjust the plans that support those systems
Review and recommend changes to program-unique specifications to include system specifications, development specifications, and product specifications for both hardware and software, for proper format, content, and compliance with program requirements and standards
Provide analytical support for key logistics metrics (reliability, availability, maintainability, etc.) and provide them for key logistics reviews
Apply knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle and product support planning during each phase
Contribute to briefings and brief senior government and contractor leadership such as Division Chiefs, Chief of Logistics, etc. Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills
Become the expert on designated logistics roles that complement other team members’ expertise while also providing reinforcing support on cross-trained duties
Provide technical support and analysis on field, depot and modification program issues
Correlate logistics requirements with program plans to ensure that required support is provided at the right time and place
Provide technical maintenance and TO support to users; regularly by telephone, email, and local meetings or irregularly by direct field-support
Apply Agile and/or Waterfall development methodologies to both hardware and software projects
Prepare or assist with preparation of Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) to support configuration changes and inspections
Work independently and/or as part of a collaborative project team to integrate logistics requirements into planning or logistics management of the program
Apply knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle and product support planning, in accordance with the DoD 5000 series instructions, during each phase of acquisition
Utilize Microsoft Office products as the primary software tools