DAWSON

Sr. Portfolio Item Manager (SME III)

DAWSON$100K — $110K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in logistics management, supply chain, or a related field.
  • Project Management Certification with 2-3 years leading medium to large projects.
  • 10+ years of combined DOD or federal experience in Financial Management, Program Management, IT, Material Management, or Logistics.
  • 3+ years of item management experience.
  • 3+ years of experience at Major Command to Headquarters staff level.
  • 5+ years of material management experience using a Logistics Information System (LIS).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and DAU Lifecycle Logistics Level I certified.
  • Must possess a Secret Clearance on the first day of performance.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and implement USSOCOM's DPAS Inventory Control Point structure.
  • Manage the Item Manager Team for Major Command-level materiel management plans.
  • Oversee ICP SME II and SME I functions including technical, administrative, and training aspects.
  • Coordinate conversion of SOF legacy supply applications to DPAS modules.
  • Plan and manage logistics supply chain support within item management functions.
  • Integrate supply, maintenance, spares procurement, and quality assurance into logistics activities.
  • Assist acquisition milestone establishment and monitor supply chain performance.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • Additional voluntary benefits like critical illness coverage and pet insurance.
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Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000

Location: MacDill AFB, FL

Summary: To provide Subject Matter Expert III (SME) Program Management and Labor necessary in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) is responsible for all USSOCOM research, development, acquisition, procurement, and logistics. SOF AT&L works with Government, academia, and industry in meeting its mission to provide rapid and focused acquisition, technology, and logistics support to Warfighters, delivering the most effective capabilities to our Special Operations Forces.

LAUKOA personnel will provide contractor support personnel to assist J4 in implementing and systematically maintaining the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) Warehouse, Maintenance & Utilization (M&U), Registry, Property Accountability, Force Management, and Materiel Management modules across all Special Operation Forces' supply support activities. DPAS is the only authorized Accountable Property System of Record (APSR) approved by the DOD.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Plans, coordinates and implements USSOCOM's DPAS Inventory Control Point (ICP) structure within the DPAS Enterprise Design Implementation. Executes project management functions to manage strategic, operational, and tactical program implementations
  • Plans, coordinates and implements the Item Manager Team to facilitate the Major Command-level materiel management plans within the greater USSOCOM enterprise, synchronizing multiple projects.
  • Oversee ICP SME II and SME I within their respective program in all technical, administrative and training functions while synchronizing efforts with the larger strategic USSOCOM vision.
  • Coordinates with DPAS Program Implementation Lead on the conversion of SOF legacy supply and/or inventory management applications to DPAS Warehouse, M&U and Material Management modules by supporting the following steps: (1) validate scope of materiel to be converted, (2) validate the item catalog, (3) validate DPAS structure and catalog, (4) validate DPAS due-ins, (5) validate data loads, (6) data validation/reconciliation, and (7) ensure DPAS maintenance with Government approval.
  • Plans, manages, and coordinates logistics supply chain support within the item management function within assigned major systems or subsystems with Government approval.
  • Oversee integration functions of supply, maintenance, spares procurement, and quality assurance into logistics activities required to sustain fielded systems with Government approval.
  • Assists PEO/Product Support Managers (PSM) in the establishment of acquisition milestones pertaining to supply chain management and monitors product support providers throughout the supply chain to ensure schedules are met, deficiencies are identified, and required adjustments are made.
  • Analyzes planning and programming documents to determine the nature and scope of acquisition efforts throughout the life cycle to determine scope, interface requirements, policy issues, and performance criteria impacting current and transitioning systems.
  • Assists PEO/PSM to implement Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) plans and milestones as directed by policy and guidance to provide the best product for the user, ensuring the most effective and economical means of support are considered and planned for during all stages of a system's life cycle.
  • Ensures comprehensive consideration of all factors that impact the logistic supply chain with regard to design and support, including emerging technologies, testing, spares procurement strategy, supply support, product support providers, and any required field/depot training.
  • Evaluates individual PEO program's life cycle cost and trade-off parameters to ensure optimal use of product support providers' supply and resources without degrading operational readiness. Recommends deviations from plans based on costs, schedules, and performance to accommodate incorporation of new equipment and/or requirements into assigned systems.
  • Develops and validates internal controls and recommends policy and regulatory changes, as well as program enhancements when needed.
  • Performs program level ICP management/maintenance functions within APSR. Ensure all personnel are current with any APSR required training. Employs the entire Microsoft Office Suite capability to produce manage workload requirements and provide administrative work products.
  • Employs matured interpersonal skills, such as action and solution-oriented approach to problem solving, to support DPAS implementation in a fast-paced and fluid environment. Actions the government's intent with little to no direct guidance to achieve objectives.

Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree required in logistics management, supply chain or business-related field
  • Project Management Certification and 2-3 years with demonstrated experience leading medium to large projects
  • Minimum 10 Years of combined experience with DOD or other federal agency in Financial Management, Program Management, IT, Material Management or Logistics, INCLUDING:
  • Minimum 3 years of item management experience
  • Minimum 3 years' Major Command to Headquarters staff experience
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in material management utilizing an LIS
  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a government or civilian project or team lead
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • DAU Lifecycle Logistics Level I certified
  • Requires Secret Clearance on day one of performance

Contingent upon award.

We offer a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

We give preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

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