Master's degree in logistics management, supply chain, or a business-related field required.
Project Management certification with 2-3 years of experience leading medium to large projects.
10+ years of combined experience with DOD or federal agencies in Financial Management, Program Management, IT, Material Management, or Logistics, including 3 years in item management.
3+ years of experience at Major Command to Headquarters staff level.
5+ years of experience in material management utilizing a Logistics Information System (LIS).
5+ years of experience as a government or civilian project or team lead.
Active Secret Clearance required.
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day activities on complex technical or non-technical projects.
Oversee administrative and operational leadership within program guidelines.
Monitor projects to ensure defined work scope, schedule, and budget are maintained.
Coordinate between resource managers and ensure necessary reviews and approvals are obtained.
Conduct performance analyses to inform future projects and programs.
Perform complex tasks with some latitude for process determination.
Lead and direct the work of other employees, with full authority for personnel decisions.
Administer departmental policies, evaluate performance, and assist in developing budgets and strategic plans.
Benefits
On-site work environment.
Opportunity to work with USSOCOM's strategic initiatives.
Engagement in complex logistics and supply chain management projects.
Collaboration with high-level government personnel and agencies.
Professional development opportunities in project management and logistics.
Full Job Description
Description
Plans, coordinates and implements USSOCOM’s ELMS Inventory Control Point (ICP) structure within the ELMS 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.
Demonstrated expertise in ELMS ICP, Warehouse and Property Accountability modules.
Oversee ICP personnel within their respective program in all technical, administrative and training functions while synchronizing efforts with the larger strategic USSOCOM vision.
Coordinates with ELMS Program Implementation Lead on the conversion of SOF legacy supply and/or inventory management applications to ELMS 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 ELMS structure and catalog, (4) validate ELMS due-ins, (5) validate data loads, (6) data validation/reconciliation, and (7) ensure ELMS 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.
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 regarding 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.
In collaboration with PSM/LCSM, act as Item Manager to gather facts, analyze data, and develop conclusions relative to any life cycle matters having a significant impact on solutions to problems requiring command attention because of their criticality or involvement with high-level policy.
Develops and validates internal controls and recommends policy and regulatory changes, as well as program enhancements when needed.
Performs program level ICP management/maintenance functionswithin 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 ELMS implementation in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
Actions the Government’s intent with little to no direct guidance to achieve objectives.
Responsibilities
Manages the day-to-day activities on complex Technical or non-technical project(s).
Manages the administrative/operational leadership of a project within the program guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.
Monitors project(s) to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.
Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
May conduct performance/project analyses to benefit future/other projects/missions/programs.
Performs complex tasks and has some latitude for determining appropriate processes to follow.
Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions.
Supervision may be provided through a team of subordinate supervisors and/or managers.
Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.
In-depth understanding of the field's concepts and principles.
Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions.
Supervision may be provided through a team of subordinate supervisors and/or managers.
Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.
Qualifications
Must have a master's degree required in logistics management, supply chain or a business-related field.
Must have a Project Management certification and 2-3 years w/demonstrated experience leading medium to large projects.
Must have a minimum of 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.
Must have a minimum of 3 years Major Command to Headquarters staff experience.
Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in material management utilizing an LIS.
Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a government or civilian project or team lead.
Must have an active Secret Clearance.
Any clearance requirements for this position - are established by the government contract.