Equipment Specialist

Quattro Consulting, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is currently seeking a Equipment Specialist to serve on the Program Management Combat Ammunition Systems Towed Artillery System contract.

This position serves as a logistics, provisioning and/or technical SME and is responsible for a comprehensive range of concept, feasibility, design development, and testing activities for major, complex new equipment systems and testing activities across all acquisition milestone phases and during post-production sustainment.

Position Duties

• The Equipment Specialist (ES) will provide subject matter expertise on developing life cycle sustainment planning and execution at the Tier II level for both the PM and Logistics IPTs.
• The ES will also provide advice and recommendations to Tier I Program Teams on commodity-related sustainment issues and constraints.
• The ES will actively support and contribute to the development of programmatic documentation to include (but not limited to): LCSP, Fielding Plan, Disposal Plan, Parts Management Plan, DMSMS Management Plan, Maintenance Plan, and other documents containing sustainment and supply chain-related planning information.
• The ES will lead the provisioning effort for all assigned programs and prepare or comment on provisioning, coordinated logistics, and sustainment portions of the Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Statement of Work (SOW) to support the acquisition of systems, items, and components.
• Performs technical evaluations of logistics, sustainment and related performance aspects and capabilities of contractor proposals in support of acquisitions.
• The ES will collaborate with the Systems Engineering Competency and actively participate in planning supportability testing, evaluating the results against the operational requirements and predetermined measurable metrics.
• Provides input into the Test Evaluation Strategy (TES) and Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) to validate the Product Support Package, emphasizing supply support products.
• Reviews Test Report(s) to determine their impact on supply support.
• The ES will provide technical review and acceptance recommendations on maintenance, sustainment, and engineering-related contractual deliverables.
• Performs technical review of Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), Predictive Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Reliability Availability and Maintainabilty (RAM) Analysis, and similar data to ensure sustainment and technical documentation is complete, accurate and supports programmatic objectives; and attends SETRs such as Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR).
• The Equipment Specialist will support the PdM Team in developing and analyzing Depot Source of Repair (DSOR) determination and Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWR).
• He/she will recommend, support, and attend the Enterprise Lifecycle Maintenance Planning (ELMP) for assigned equipment, including equipment rotation criteria, on behalf of the PdM/PM; and provides Depot level SOWs including Organic, Commercial, Depot Maintenance Inter-Service Support Agreements (DMISA), and Inspect and Repair Only As Necessary (IROAN). (i.e., Execute or advise requirements for depot-level maintenance to sustain current and future ground weapon system readiness by improving materiel reliability and operational availability).
• The ES will perform all related activities associated with provisioning of equipment, conduct of Provisioning Guidance Conference, Provisioning Reviews, review/acceptance of provisioning documentation, deliverables, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) screening, National Stock Number (NSN) attainment, etc., and ensures compatibility of data with Army/USMC Automated Information Systems (AIS). In addition, evaluate and assign Source Maintenance and Recoverability (SMR) codes and other management codes.
• The Equipment Specialist is responsible for submitting the Publication Control Number (PCN) and initiating all Pubs related to his/her assigned Table of Authorized Material Control Number (TAMCN). The ES will ensure the accuracy, completeness, and adequacy of Technical Publications, Technical Manuals, and related source data such as Maintenance Task Analyses, Maintenance Task Lists, operator tasks, tools, and test equipment, and maintenance allocations; supports contractor Validation and government Verification of Technical documentation and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA); reviews and provides recommended disposition on technical manual change request forms and performs Technical Manual/Technical Data changes as necessary; and reviews and monitors for request trends.
• The ES will perform technical analysis and recommended disposition to Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR) and DLA 339s (Request for Engineering Support). To include pulling of reports from Production Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PEDREP) to inform program decisions about trend analysis.
• The ES will directly coordinate with Fleet users with maintenance and sustainment support issues and provide technical assistance to Operating Forces on life cycle management functions. To include assisted with Reliability Availability and Maintainability (RMA) and following up with units.
• The Equipment Specialist will collect, analyze, interpret, and develop technical information on equipment supporting life cycle management improvements.
• Responsible for ensuring the cataloging data is correct to include submitting changes throughout the lifecycle (i.e., phase codes, DSOR codes, AAC, etc.)
• Responsible for validating the submission of CAR TOECRs for end item National Stock Number (NSN) and Identification Number (IDN) assignment.
• Responsible for providing technical input regarding the characteristics data for each FSCT program Total Force Structure Management System (TFSMS) record
• Responsible for providing technical/analytical input to develop a program’s sparing plan (qty and distribution plan).
  
  

This position is contingent on contract modification.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
  
  

Physical Demands

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle in environments including city, highway, and rural roads CONUS and OCONUS.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  
  

This position may require travel to remote overseas locations for extended periods of time. Valid driver’s license (proof of which will be required after hire) and ability to qualify for and maintain corporate liability insurance through a clean driving record.

Travel

• 21-49% / Regular travel.
  
  

Quattro Consulting, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

At Quattro Consulting, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. Quattro Consulting is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

Quattro Consulting will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team.

Quattro Consulting is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

Quattro Consulting’s Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prior hands-on experience with artillery systems and/or experience as an equipment specialist on other weapon systems
• 10 years’ experience working as an Equipment Specialist directly supporting an artillery system.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation including fingerprinting.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Quattro Consulting will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
  
  

Benefits

Quattro Consulting offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Eligibility requirements apply