Logistics SME - NOAA

INNOVIM•Silver Spring, MD

23h•Onsite

About The Position

INNOVIM LLC is seeking an experienced Logistics Subject Matter Expert for inventory management to ensure adequate levels of material are maintained at NOAA's National Logistics Support Center. This includes retrieval of information from the Consolidated Logistics System (CLS), analysis of stock levels in light of CLS recommended procurement actions (e.g., buy sheets), soliciting quote for material procurement, development of acquisition documentation for Credit Card Purchase Orders, and monitoring of material deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science, Engineering or related/equivalent field
5-7 years of experience in related area.
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Experience with Consolidated Logistics System (CLS)
Experience with Credit Card Purchase Orders
Experience with Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP)
Experience with NEXRAD, ASOS and other surface observing systems, and Upper Air systems.
Experience with NWS leadership
Experience with weather department material management

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and review engineering and maintenance documentation for the acquisition, testing, and implementation of surface equipment and hydrologic programs.
Work with stakeholders to establish project goals, deliverables.
Develop Project Plans and Identify Risks and Mitigation Strategies.
Facilitate Meetings: Organize and lead project-related meetings, ensuring clear communication.
Ensure project documentation is comprehensive and up-to-date.
Reviews the performance of operations and maintenance for assigned systems including hardware availability, reliability, and trend analysis.
Develops maintenance and logistics documentation for the operations and maintenance of operational systems in the field.
Establishes and maintains program schedules for assigned programs.
Prepares, coordinates, and submits plans as identified for the redesigned ASOS system developed through the service life extension project.
Assists in managing the documentation for the Upper Air program.
Allocate Resources Effectively, Monitor Budgets, Track and report on project expenditures.
Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams Track Project Progress while Using project management software and tools to monitor project timelines, budget adherence, and task completion.
Implement Quality Control Measures, Resolve Issues and Escalations
Reporting & Performance Analysis when Providing Project Status Updates and Conduct Post-Project Evaluations Analyze Performance Metrics and Process Improvement & Best Practices to Develop Standardized Procedures.
Identify Process Improvements by Continuously seeking ways to improve project management practices and share recommendations with NWS leadership.
Provide support services to support Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP) acquisitions from external NWS customers who use the NWS to provide replenishment spares for NEXRAD, ASOS and other surface observing systems, and Upper Air systems.
Obtain support services necessary for the managing and execution of the purchasing, distribution, and disposition of material to ensure adequate replenishment spares are available at the National Logistics Support Center.
Assist with tracking and monitor parts and material for the weather department.
Ensure parts and material stock are available upon request.
Seek procurement when parts and material become obsolete or there’s a change in system.
The subject matter expert provides guidance on how their area of capability can resolve an organizational need and actively participates in all phases of the system development life cycle.