Integrated Logistics Support Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Pittsfield, MA

1d • $68,552 - $74,175

About The Position

The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If you’re looking for a challenge, you’ve just found it. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. Utilizing your strong knowledge of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Elements, the Transition to Production ILS Specialist is responsible for coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, program leadership, and other functional teams to ensure a smooth transition from development to production. This includes developing TTP plans, schedules, and documentation, identifying and mitigating risks, conducting readiness reviews, and monitoring progress to keep stakeholders informed. The goal is to ensure that all aspects of production are ready and aligned for successful product launch and sustainment. A strong TTP candidate will have to leverage their skills in the following areas in order to make a positive impact: Project Management: Strong organizational and planning abilities. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prepare and present reports, presentations, and briefings. Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration across departments. Problem-Solving: Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Capability to address and resolve production-related issues promptly. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in documentation and reporting. Keen attention to detail to ensure compliance with standards and requirements. Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Strong relationship-building skills to foster collaboration. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Software Proficiency: Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Familiarity with SSP Advanced Inventory and Logisitcs (SAIL) tool. What you’ll experience: Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered What you bring to the table: A Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Management or Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree Solid knowledge of Acquisition Logistics (a multi-functional technical management discipline associated with influencing design for supportability and planning the support infrastructure for a system by focusing on the integrated logistics support (ILS) elements and working with and across all IPTs) In-depth knowledge of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements (supply support; maintenance planning; manpower and personnel; technical manuals; training and training equipment; support equipment; facilities; computer resources support; packaging, handling, storage and transportation (PHS&T); design interface; reliability, maintainability and availability (RM&A), how they interact and how they are applied across a program, their effect on a system, plus how a systems’ design and changes affect the ILS elements) Knowledge of military/commercial requirements/specifications What sets you apart: Proven conflict management skills Ability to coordinate with other disciplines for program/project resolutions/enhancements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Management or Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience)
• plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
• Solid knowledge of Acquisition Logistics (a multi-functional technical management discipline associated with influencing design for supportability and planning the support infrastructure for a system by focusing on the integrated logistics support (ILS) elements and working with and across all IPTs)
• In-depth knowledge of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements (supply support; maintenance planning; manpower and personnel; technical manuals; training and training equipment; support equipment; facilities; computer resources support; packaging, handling, storage and transportation (PHS&T); design interface; reliability, maintainability and availability (RM&A), how they interact and how they are applied across a program, their effect on a system, plus how a systems’ design and changes affect the ILS elements)
• Knowledge of military/commercial requirements/specifications
• Project Management: Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prepare and present reports, presentations, and briefings. Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration across departments.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Capability to address and resolve production-related issues promptly.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in documentation and reporting. Keen attention to detail to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Strong relationship-building skills to foster collaboration.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Familiarity with SSP Advanced Inventory and Logisitcs (SAIL) tool.

Nice To Haves

• Proven conflict management skills
• Ability to coordinate with other disciplines for program/project resolutions/enhancements

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, program leadership, and other functional teams to ensure a smooth transition from development to production.
• Developing TTP plans, schedules, and documentation, identifying and mitigating risks, conducting readiness reviews, and monitoring progress to keep stakeholders informed.
• Ensuring that all aspects of production are ready and aligned for successful product launch and sustainment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees