Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Senior Logistician to lead a team of talented consultants providing general integrated product support (IPS) to PMS-317, who is responsible for a portfolio of weapon systems and capabilities under PEO Ships. This individual will lead, supervise, and manage a team of junior and senior logisticians to effectively execute a variety of deliverables for PMS-317. The ideal candidate has significant experience with life cycle management of weapon systems, subsystems, and equipment.

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Lead the Nakupuna and subcontractor team of logisticians by providing strategic direction that is aligned with the mission and strategy of PMS-317.
• Interface consistently with government leadership team to align efforts and resources, resolve issues, and provide advice/recommendations.
• Manage resources within the logistics functional area to ensure exceptional performance while meeting timelines.
• Provide resolutions to conflict or discipline related issues within the logistics team and keeping the Program Manager apprised of all issues.
• Assist in the preparation of logistics planning documents including system analyses, requirement analyses, financial/budget planning documentation, and application analyses.
• Prepare Product Support Management (PSM) planning and acquisition documentation required and in accordance with latest DoD 5000.02 series from program inception for the life cycle support and maintenance of the class.
• Assist in planning, execution, coordination, integration, and oversight of all IPS activities and projects to include, but not limited to: Integrated Logistics Support Management Team (ILSMT) meetings, program reviews, logistics briefs, maintenance of calendars for scheduling, tracking program logistics-related events, and for assigning recurring and emergent tasks and action items.
• Assist with conducting and reviewing ILS analyses to ensure supportability product integration
• Assist in the planning, identification, development, implementation, integration, and monitoring of ILS processes and strategies.
• Support the integration of all logistics activities related to the development, design, production, and Life Cycle support for assigned product lines to ensure ILS program integration and success.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, execution, and issue resolution for Program Independent Logistics Assessments (ILA).
• Conduct research relative to alternative support strategies and provide reports that identify high cost equipment by Allowance Parts List (APL), Allowance Equipage List (AEL) and Equipment Identification Code (EIC).
• Prepare, maintain, and produce monthly metrics briefs utilizing Model Based Product Support (MBPS), the designated government Configuration Data Management System.
• Prepare Allowance Change Request (ACRs) / Allowance Exception Request (AERs) for Program Office approval
• Assist in the identification and implementation of process improvements and best practices.
• Identify new business opportunities on the program and nurture relationships for existing and new work in the future.

Skills/Qualifications:

The ideal candidate possesses expertise and experience in DoD weapon system life cycle management. Specifically, the ideal candidate will be familiar with and have experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of life cycle management of weapon systems, subsystems, and equipment and understand Navy supply support codes and product support management products.
• Demonstrated understanding of DoD program office acquisition/sustainment support.
• Experience communicating with senior level personnel is required along with supervisory experience.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a supply chain or managerial discipline required.
• Relevant experience performing managerial work in support of a DoD acquisition program.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in integrated logistics support.

Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Clearance Requirements: Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a government-issued CAC and possess a Secret clearance.