PLM Solutions Adviser

SABEL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

56d • $140,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sabel Systems Technology Solutions, LLC is a leading solution provider and rapidly growing Information and Communications Technology Company specializing in innovative and agile Digital Engineering and Acquisition Technical Stack design, implementation, and support, Strategy and Policy Development, Financial Management, Software Solutions Development, Requirements Analysis and Training, to name a few. Our client base is mostly in the DoD Federal Government Contracting space and we also partner with prime Government Contractors such as Siemens, Booze Allen, McKinsey and have work in the commercial space as well. We provide clients with large business opportunities and training within our small business agility and people first culture. You will be joining a dynamic and highly motivated team with one goal: "Get quality and secure solutions in the customers hands as soon as possible”.
Sabel Systems requires a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Solution Advisor or Lead to assist an Air Force Sustainment Center Information Technology and Cybersecurity Directorate (AFSC/A6) in planning the strategy and integration of PLM initiatives of forces for deployment and redeployment, sustainment and retrograde, as well as synchronizing all elements of the DoD logistic system to deliver the right things to the right place at the right time to support the A6 PLM mission.
The candidate will work on behalf of the Air Force Sustainment Center and will understand how AFSC/A6 must leverage organic and commercial capabilities to support materiel movement and deployment from the point of origin/source of supply through the point of need to the point of employment or consumption and will assist A6 as the lead for PLM Governance and PLM Processes/Initiatives.
The position requires a strong foundation in engineering, manufacturing and logistics management, knowledge of DoD and Air Force logistics policies, as well as project management. The successful candidate possesses knowledge of the Defense Logistics and Manufacturing, understands Service-level strategic goals and challenges. Desired skills include excellent written and verbal communication, problem solving, analytical thinking, inter-service coordination, and time management. This position will participate in the planning, management, and reporting of a high-visibility Service-level End-to-End (E2E) project.
This full-time position is 100% on-site at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret-level clearance to perform the duties of this role.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or related scientific or technical discipline
• 10 years of experience working in military logistics and/or supply chain management processes and procedures at the Strategic, Operational and Tactical levels
• Excellent writing skills and ability to present complex ideas succinctly for senior leadership
• Demonstrates data visualization skills and ability to present data analysis in intuitive graphical and tabular formats for delivery to senior leadership
• Proven ability to gather information using quantitative and qualitative research methods from internal and external resources such as interviews, policy, doctrine, SOP, analyst reports, and information databases
• Proven ability to evaluate existing capabilities and establish new systems and processes for the tracking, measurement, reporting, and analysis of distribution and supporting systems operations
• Proven ability to observe distribution systems or processes in operation and gather and analyze information about each of the parts of component problems, using a variety of sources
• Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions
• Proven skills in planning, organizing, and leading supply chain teams for development and implementation of proposals that involve substantial resources, requirements for extensive changes in established work processes and operations
• Demonstrates knowledge of U.S. Air Force doctrine, logistics structure, processes, and chain of command
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Demonstrates acuity in Siemens Teamcenter, Rich Client, Active Workspace, at least two CAD, Cloud, and other related software.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is desired.
• Demonstrates Continuous Process Improvements (CPI) experience in coordinating and executing logistics education and training at the tactical level
• Project Management Professional Change management experience

Responsibilities

• Product Lifecycle Management for AFSC and Initiatives Task Lead will provide analytical and technical expertise in the area of distribution management
• Provide strategic planning and guidance in the areas of PLM, CAD, and MBSE for the AFSC and related teams
• Assist Government leadership in developing, maintaining and promulgating AFSC logistics, engineering and manufacturing policies
• Assist in the preparation of memorandums, letters, papers, briefings, and other documents regarding material distribution related issues
• Support AFSC CITO by recommending and preparing draft policy guidance to include but not limited to:
• AFSC Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) policy to include planning, order, manufacturing, asset design and assist in providing oversight to the CITO regarding operational issues
• AF-PLM Roadmap and integration policy and planning
• Respond to queries/initiatives from field activities and other DOD, OSD, Joint Staff, (JS), Federal Agency, and commercial entities
• Ensure project milestones are met
• Develop briefings, white papers, and other documentation regarding JDDE governance and material distribution processes and initiatives
• Assist Sabel and/or Government lead in overall program management activities, as requested
• Other duties as assigned
• Demonstrates the Sabel Values through own behaviors; sets clear priorities and aligns all activities; sets/achieves high personal standards for performance/conduct
• Communicates effectively in all directions; creates team structure and process; helps drive innovation into the solution area
• Recognizes and celebrates accomplishment; helps the team lead and/or adapt to change; encourages teaming/networking across the company
• Facilitates a small team responsible for driving service lines within the solution area.
• Assists with defining project team requirements for projects within solution area
• Demonstrates expertise in a functional, technical and/or industry specific area through comprehensive problem solving
• Maintains a high level of functional/technical expertise and is expected to be an expert with all aspects of core competencies and methodologies and risk management as it relates to their field of expertise.
• Delivers timely and quality services or products that meet or exceed team manager’s and client’s expectations
• Demonstrates high level of commitment to client success while responding to changes in client expectations; monitors and uses client feedback
• Knowledgeable of critical success factors for the client and client’s industry
• Provides proposal inputs and technical approach information
• Ability to positively represent the company to different clients and supports the marketing and promotion of solution area within and outside of organization
• Supports sales and marketing activities for solution offering
• Coordinate and maintain vendor relationships within the solution offering

Benefits

• Sabel Systems is committed to offering all employees a competitive benefits and compensation package that is comprehensive enough to meet their goals and needs.
• Our employees are our most valuable asset, and one of Sabel Systems largest financial investments is our benefits program.
• As a valued member of the organization, employees are provided with a host of benefits to include healthcare; financial assistance in the event of illness, injury, disability, loss of work, or death; health savings accounts; retirement plans; paid time off; paid holidays; education and training program reimbursement, to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level