AWL INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT (ILS) ANALYST

$69,230 - $95,200/Yr

DCS Corporation - Ridgecrest, CA

Full-time

Onsite - Ridgecrest, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The AWL Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Analyst at DCS Corp is responsible for leading logistics efforts related to the F/A-18 and EA-18G weapons systems. This role involves interfacing with various teams to ensure that logistics considerations are integrated into engineering and modification planning, as well as addressing supportability and maintainability issues throughout the life cycle of the systems.

Responsibilities

• Interface with all levels of the F/A-18 IPT on logistics matters related to engineering, modification planning and scheduling, logistics planning, trainers and project status.
• Review software/hardware upgrade plans and schedules to ensure logistic elements are effectively addressed, such as supportability and maintainability.
• Responsible for the review of F/A-18 update/modification requirements for hardware Engineering Change Proposals, schedules and plans to ensure that all logistics elements are available to meet schedule requirements.
• Investigate logistics, maintenance and/or modification issues associated with the release of F/A-18 software and related hardware products to the fleet, identify issues with potential contractual/operational impact, and assist in the development of problem resolution strategies.
• Investigate coordination issues associated with F/A-18 modifications incorporating new and/or prototype subsystems into the aircraft.
• Utilize expertise to provide informed guidance to Government program management personnel.
• Exercise discretionary initiative, creativity and mature technical judgment in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
• Prepare draft status briefings appropriate for release to external organizations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements.
• A Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant engineering experience is required, or an Associate's degree plus 10 years, or a high school diploma plus 16 years of related engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to plan, track and communicate status, risks and needs.
• Familiarity with the NAVAIR 00-25-300, Technical Directives System and associated Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process.
• Practical experience with F/A-18 avionics systems functionality.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic work environment.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word).

Nice-to-haves

• Life Cycle Logistics Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certification.
• Familiarity and/or prior experience with NAVAIR acquisitions IPTs.
• Prior experience interfacing with OEM program management, tech pubs personnel and Logistics Elements Managers.