Logistics and Compliance Manager II

Goldbelt, Inc.•Dunn Loring, VA

About The Position

Goldbelt C6 offers research and development, engineering, and logistics services that enhance and enlarge customers' operations. C6's expertise is focused on integrating C6ISR and scientific, engineering, and technical support for various government partners. The experts at C6 are research and data-driven and ready to create custom solutions. The Logistics and Compliance Manager’s duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting in the development and implementation of logistics support policy for DS/T/ATA, and the planning and implementation of logistics support functions within the Logistics Support Section and the organization of individual functions within the section. Additionally, the Logistics and Compliance Manager devises approaches and methodologies to resolve technical and non-technical problems and issues relating to the overall support planning and logistical support of DS/T/ATA and provides assistance in the procurement of DS/T/ATA training support equipment. The Logistics and Compliance Manager also administers the End-Use Monitoring (EUM) and International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) Program. The Logistics and Compliance Manager supports the Training Management Division (TMD) regarding donor equipment and collaborates closely with the Assessment and Monitoring Unit (AMU) Unit Chief as regards ATA's equipment end-use monitoring responsibilities; such equipment is very often defined and identified under ITAR regulations. Note: The incumbent assists TMD Program Managers to budget for maximum levels of donor equipment in annually prepared, bilateral support proposals coordinated with Posts in recipient Partner Nations (PNs). (The ATA goal is to reduce to the maximum extent possible any unassigned inventory of equipment, which would be reflected in a Global account, as such accounts are historically vulnerable to budget cuts.)

Requirements

Working knowledge of MS Office 2000 (e.g. Excel Access, Outlook etc.)
MUST be US citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance
A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or financial management or 15 years logistics experience in the military or government sector
Ten years of experience in national and international logistics operations; Experience in the support of overseas logistics operations to include working with U.S. Embassy Staff and Host Country Representatives
Experience with rules and regulations governing the movement and licensing of item under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Experience regarding Department of State’s Blue Lantern Program and Department of Defense’s Golden Sentry Program
Experience in traveling to different regions of the world to conduct End-Use Monitoring (EUM) inspections on ITAR-controlled equipment; HAZMAT, Acquisitions Management, and ITAR training certifications required
Experience in establishing Standard Operation Procedures for Logistics/ITAR/EUM programs
Experience in program management with regards to warehouse operations
Experience in the Department’s Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS)
Experience in working and liaison with Directorate of Defense Trade Control (DDTC) in export compliance issues regarding ITAR-controlled equipment.

Responsibilities

Procurement Advises and informs Procurement Manager and ATA staff on all logistics matters
Responsible for daily procurement and logistics operations to support DS/T/ATA programs: Crisis Response Team (CRT), Protection of National Leadership (PNL), Explosives Basic and Advanced Incident Countermeasure (EIC/AEIC), Post-Blast Investigation (PBI) and other designated programs
Confers with vendors to obtain product and service information, pricing, availability and delivery dates
Specializes in the procurement of foreign and domestic military weapons systems and components, ordnance and explosives
Drafts purchase requests and requisitions; develops data input to request funds for purchases
Maintains detailed oversight of all procurement of weapons, ammunition, police supplies, training aids and ordnance supplies and equipment purchased via open market from commercial venders and government agencies
Establishes effective working relationship with DS CAP/Acquisitions; maintains positive relationships with venders and contractors; Troubleshoots invoices with accounts payable and vendors.
EUM and ITAR Determines scope and drafts SOPs for the End-Use Monitoring (EUM) program
Performs equipment end-use inspection and inventorying (informally, "checks") in Partner Nations; such PN visits are conducted throughout the year in accordance with ATA- determined country priority
Coordinates with the respective US Embassy to ensure PN compliance with end use checks; Coordinates and arranges, when necessary, the performing of end-use checks by other ATA- sponsored personnel
Maintains EUM technical orders and their amendments; Drafts after action reports of end-use inspections files all reports, and equipment logs in accordance with the EUM SOP and Department regulations
Advises, through the TED chain of command, the ATA Director of inspection results and any irregularities; coordinates actions to resolve any issues and makes recommendations according to EUM regulations
Develops a notional yearly budget of the End-Use Monitoring Program for planning purposes, showing travel schedule costs and intermittent contractor augmentation costs, both which would be allocated proportionally to bilateral accounts
International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) Controlled Equipment Liaises with Directorate Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) for ATA; coordinates the resolution of DDTC issues and advises, through the Procurement & Logistics Section Chief
Advises through the Section Head to the ATA Director of material or significant inventory changes
Prepares exemptions with DDTC for all ITAR exports; coordinates within P&L and Post in the respective Partner Nation to facilitate an orderly transfer of equipment in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
Maintains ITAR-controlled equipment technical orders and their amendments; Provides the ATA operational divisions with regular updates of new items on the ITAR list; Offers language for TMD offer cables concerning equipment transfer requirements cleared through DDTC.
Donor Equipment Program Develops for supervisory approval a standard operating procedure (SOP) for ATA's treatment of donor equipment
Assists the Training Management Division (TMD) in the preparation of the donor equipment aspects of ATA's annual bilateral support proposals; participates in planning meetings to project Fiscal Year budgets and donor equipment procurement in support of ATA training; Assists TDCs or PMs by providing an interface with the ATA-contracted warehouse in order to respond to their logistics-related inquiries
Stays knowledgeable of the donor equipment list associated with each ATA course, the specialized equipment required for each, and the specifications and costs associated with each type of equipment and ensures the timely delivery of any equipment in conjunction with training course delivery
Undertakes market research before donor equipment acquisitions for the TOO; drafts as directed or reviews justifications for sole-source requests; performs due diligence in researching possible use of other equipment/vendors
Collects quotes for purchases of donor program equipment and prepares Support Request Forms (SRFs)
Manages the receipt of donated equipment provided to ATA by other entities and arranges for the trans-shipment of this donor equipment to Partner Nations as determined by TMD
Drafts offer cables at the direction of the TMD PM who liaises with the PN that will receive a donor equipment package.