Lead Logistician

Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Under consultative direction towards long-range goals and objectives, this position exercises considerable latitude in the planning, development and administration of integrated logistics
strategies, processes, and tools. Ensures that customer support requirements and long-range objectives are achieved within budget and on schedule to meet department and corporate goals.
Ensures continuous improvement of standard logistics processes, such as the iterative process of supportability analysis to influence system design and development in the areas of maintenance, troubleshooting, personnel, training, technical manuals, facilities, support equipment, operation, and disposal/recycling. Also supports logistics planning and database development processes, product support and replenishment systems, product support data interchange systems, demand management and
related functions. Responsible for building relationships with customers through logistics initiatives.
Integrates learning from customers, competitors, other industries, industry groups, and professional training to continuously improve competitive position. Documents findings, communicates results to technical staff and management, and makes presentations of recommendations. May lead a team of less experienced professional staff. Serves as a consultant to management and may represent the company as the primary spokesperson on external project (s).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides consultation in the planning and administration of logistics strategies, and establishes standard logistics processes and tools.
• Establishes processes and procedures to ensures contract logistics activities are in compliance with standard policies and requirements
• Defines logistics activities for selected projects to develop and implement solutions that account for tradeoffs in component/system design, repair capability, training, demand history, statistical distributions and queuing theory.
• Develops logistics analysis products.
• Also develops technical manuals, provisioning data and obsolescence screening.
• Performs research, evaluation, and analysis to develop complete integrated logistics support programs.
• Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.
• Conceives and plans projects involving definition and selection of new concepts and principles and approaches in the processing or development of new or improved processes to improve life
• cycle support costs.
• Develops highly innovative solutions to unusually complex logistics issues to optimize costs and system performance requirements.
• Leads progress planning and review sessions to discuss costs, schedule, and technical performance.
• Contributes to and supports the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract(s).
• Negotiates and modifies contracts if necessary.
• May function in an advisory or leadership role and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff.
• May participate in the selection, development and training of staff.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.


Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in logistics or related technical field along with fifteen or more years of progressive logistics management experience with a bachelor's or thirteen or more years with a master's. Equivalent applicable experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate an extensive understanding of logistics management concepts, techniques, and standards and have proven experience broadly applying those concepts.
• The ability to contribute to the development of new processes or systems and communicate new concepts
• The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of unusually complex logistics issues, including Logistics Management Information (LMI), reliability and maintainability, and life-cycle support activities
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings to a variety of audiences including senior management and senior external parties; (4) excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide all levels of employees
• The ability to effectively and efficiently initiate, plan, and manage projects
• The ability to represent the company on external projects
• Excellent computer and documentation skills.
• May lead a team of professional employees on assigned project(s). The ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential, as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required

Salary:$105,890 - $189,545