Sr. Project Manager I (SME I) for ELMS - Active Secret

Akima, LLC•Tampa, FL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and implements the USSOCOM ELMS Inventory Control Point (ICP) structure as part of the ELMS Enterprise Design Implementation. Manages strategic, operational, and tactical program implementations and coordinates Item Manager Team activities to support Major Command-level materiel management plans across the USSOCOM enterprise. The role requires expertise in ELMS ICP, Warehouse, and Property Accountability modules, and oversight of ICP personnel’s technical, administrative, and training functions. Coordinates with the ELMS Program Implementation Lead on converting SOF legacy supply and inventory management applications to ELMS Warehouse, M&U, and Material Management modules. This includes validating conversion scope, catalogs, ELMS structure, due-ins and data loads; conducting data validation and reconciliation; and ensuring ELMS maintenance with Government approval. Plans and coordinates logistics supply-chain support and item-management activities for assigned major systems or subsystems, with Government approval. Supports PEO/Product Support Managers in establishing acquisition milestones for supply-chain management and monitors product support providers to ensure schedules are met, deficiencies are identified, and adjustments are made. Analyzes acquisition planning and programming documents across system life cycles; supports implementation of Integrated Logistics Support plans; and considers design, emerging technologies, testing, spares procurement, supply support, product support providers, and training. Evaluates life-cycle costs and trade-offs, recommends plan deviations when needed, and collaborates with PSM/LCSM on item-management matters requiring command attention. Develops and validates internal controls, recommends policy and regulatory changes and program enhancements, performs program-level ICP management and maintenance within APSR, and ensures personnel complete required APSR training. Uses the Microsoft Office Suite to manage workload and produce administrative work products. Acts with little to no direct guidance in a fast-paced, changing environment. Manages day-to-day activities for complex technical or non-technical projects, including scope, schedule, budget, coordination, reviews, and approvals. Provides project leadership within program and customer guidelines, may conduct project analyses, leads employees, and administers departmental policies and procedures. The position is on-site and requires an active Secret clearance.

Requirements

Master’s degree in logistics management, supply chain, or a business-related field.
Project Management certification.
Two to three years of demonstrated experience leading medium to large projects.
At least 10 years of combined experience with the Department of Defense or another federal agency in Financial Management, Program Management, IT, Material Management, or Logistics.
At least 3 years of item management experience.
At least 3 years of Major Command-to-Headquarters staff experience.
At least 5 years of material management experience utilizing a Logistics Information System (LIS).
At least 5 years of experience as a government or civilian project or team lead.
Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and implement the USSOCOM ELMS Inventory Control Point structure within the ELMS Enterprise Design Implementation.
Manage strategic, operational, and tactical program implementations and synchronize Item Manager Team projects supporting Major Command-level materiel management plans.
Demonstrate and apply expertise in ELMS ICP, Warehouse, and Property Accountability modules.
Oversee ICP personnel in technical, administrative, and training functions while aligning their work with USSOCOM strategic objectives.
Coordinate with the ELMS Program Implementation Lead on conversion of SOF legacy supply and inventory management applications to ELMS Warehouse, M&U, and Material Management modules.
Validate conversion scope, item catalogs, ELMS structure and catalog, due-ins, data loads, and data reconciliation; ensure ELMS maintenance with Government approval.
Plan, manage, and coordinate logistics supply-chain support and item-management functions for assigned major systems or subsystems, with Government approval.
Assist PEO/Product Support Managers in establishing acquisition milestones for supply-chain management and monitor product support providers’ schedules, deficiencies, and required adjustments.
Analyze planning and programming documents to determine acquisition scope, interface requirements, policy issues, and performance criteria throughout system life cycles.
Assist PEO/Product Support Managers with Integrated Logistics Support plans and milestones, considering effective and economical support throughout the system life cycle.
Consider logistics supply-chain factors related to design and support, including emerging technologies, testing, spares procurement strategy, supply support, product support providers, and field or depot training.
Evaluate program life-cycle costs and trade-offs to optimize use of product support providers’ supply and resources without degrading operational readiness.
Recommend deviations from plans based on costs, schedules, and performance to accommodate new equipment or requirements.
Collaborate with PSM/LCSM as Item Manager to analyze life-cycle matters and develop conclusions on issues requiring command attention.
Develop and validate internal controls and recommend policy, regulatory, or program changes and enhancements.
Perform program-level ICP management and maintenance functions within APSR and ensure personnel are current on required APSR training.
Use the Microsoft Office Suite to manage workload requirements and produce administrative work products.
Manage day-to-day activities on complex technical or non-technical projects and maintain project scope, schedule, and budget.
Coordinate resource managers and supervisors and ensure necessary project reviews and approvals are received.
Conduct performance or project analyses that may benefit future or other projects, missions, or programs.
Lead and direct employees, make personnel decisions, administer departmental policies and procedures, and assist with budgets, strategic plans, or policies.
Act on Government intent with little to no direct guidance and use an action- and solution-oriented approach in a fast-paced, changing environment.