Supply Support Lead

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Pioneering Evolution is seeking a Logistics Supply Support Lead to provide senior-level Subject Matter Expertise (SME) supporting Logistics leadership in the construction and deployment of Naval ships. This role is responsible for end-to-end Supply Support Product development and oversight of Supply Support activities executed by Industry, the Shipbuilder, and Navy stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and deployment. The ideal candidate brings deep U.S. Navy supply system expertise, proven outfitting and allowancing leadership, and experience managing large-scale budgets and cross-organization logistics efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Provide ship acquisition logistics supply and maintenance support in compliance with contract specifications and requirements across ship operation systems, combat systems, engineering systems, and fitted equipment
• Manage the provisioning process for the entire Ship Class, ensuring complete and accurate supportability for fleet introduction
• Oversee and coordinate government furnished (GF) and contractor furnished (CF) Provisioning Technical Documentation (PTD) review and approval processes
• Implement development of customer-unique Allowance Parts Lists (APL) and Allowance Equipage Lists (AEL) within the U.S. Navy Interactive Computer Aided Provisioning System (ICAPS)
• Ensure Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) documentation meets acquisition guidelines and that required support data elements are incorporated into Life Cycle Cost (LCC) estimates
• Advise NAVSEA Program Office on Ships Construction Navy (SCN) initial outfitting estimates for new construction ships
• Manage outfitting budgets exceeding $100M, including forecasting, execution, and reconciliation
• Lead development of hull-specific shipboard spares and outfitting material allowancing for Coordinated Shipboard Allowance Lists (COSAL)
• Direct a technical team processing COSAL Incrementals through the Real-time Outfitting Management Information System (ROMIS)
• Maintain automated tracking of outfitting accounts in the Outfitting Requisition Control and Accounting System (ORCAS), aligned with Navy ERP material inventory and management objectives
• Apply advanced knowledge of Navy allowancing systems including SCLSIS and OPUS models to meet program sparing objectives
• Coordinate with NAVSUP, DLA, and onsite logistics representatives to procure outfitting material within cost and schedule constraints
• Manage MILSTRIP requisitions in Navy supply systems and the Management Information System for International Logistics (MISIL)
• Initiate identification and procurement of Coordinated Shore-Based Material Allowance List (COSMAL) spares packages supporting FMS partner needs
• Coordinate sparing strategies among GF and CF stakeholders to select best-fit models for Follow-On Supply Support Cases (FOSS) in collaboration with NAVSUP
• Develop and recommend mitigation strategies and process improvements to resolve complex Supply, Outfitting, and Provisioning challenges
• Plan and execute transportation of COSMAL material to Port of Debarkation (POD) and on to FMS customer Port of Entry (POE)
• Coordinate shipment and tracking of material from government/industry sources to the FMS partner’s freight forwarder and through delivery to partner supply centers
• Lead Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) activities, coordinating research with TSAs/ISEAs to resolve obsolescence issues
• Oversee fitting-out and outfitting efforts for four new construction ships through sail-away and turnover
• Coordinate implementation of a new stowage plan meeting MIL-STD-1339 specifications for onboard material stowage
• Provide documented turnover of outfitting material to the foreign customer (RSNF) and recommend warehousing and inventory maintenance practices
• Advise U.S. Navy sustainment offices on recommended spares and outfitting material to support post-sail-away operations

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• S. citizenship required
• BA or BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or equivalent senior-level experience
• 20 years of senior Supply Support experience managing teams on U.S. Navy Ships or Submarines with extensive knowledge of Navy Supply System policy and procedures, including:
  o Military Standard Requisitioning & Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP)
  o Navy Interactive Computer Aided Provisioning System (ICAPS)
  o Provisioning Technical Documentation (PTD)
  o Allowance Equipage Lists (AEL)
  o Allowance Parts Lists (APL)
  o Real-time Outfitting Management Information System (ROMIS)
• Active DoD Secret security clearance
• Project Management experience or PMP certification
• Software development life-cycle management and/or sustainment experience
• Demonstrated experience planning, managing, and directing workflow with industry partners
• Experience with Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Experience in logistics acquisition for new construction and fleet introduction, including COSAL development, allowancing, outfitting, fitting out, procurements, and DMSMS
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to brief O-6 and above military leadership, DoD civilians, senior industry partners, and senior foreign military representatives
• Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes is a plus
  
  

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER:
In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development and advancement, our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits. To keep pace with the changing needs of our employees, we continually evaluate benefit plans.

• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Legal assistance
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Company-paid long term and short-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Continuing Education Opportunities