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Information Technology Specialist

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · Huntsville, AL · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

Provide support to the Logistics Management Division (LMD) Chief for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems as the technical lead for logistics data integration, engineering software interfaces, and exporting critical system data to ensure interoperability across disparate DoD networks.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the UAS Integrated Product Team (IPT), develop schedules, track progress, maintain meeting minutes/notes, and adjudicate comments between internal and external stakeholders.
  • Design, develop, and maintain XML schemas and data export interfaces to ensure seamless logistics data interoperability between internal databases and external partner systems.
  • Architect system-to-system data exchanges and translate legacy logistics data into compliant Defense Logistics Management Standards (DLMS) transaction formats (e.g., DLMS XML/EDI).
  • Leverage technical and logistics experience in reviewing contractor proposals with a focus on identifying potential product support impacts.
  • Recognize issues, propose or jointly develop corrective actions, and keep leadership informed.
  • Provide briefings, presentations, and written reports to leadership, management, and peers.
  • Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
  • Work with members of the Logistics Management Division team as required.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of IT Automation and Logistics Application Interfacing experience in a United States Army Project Offices or supporting LCMCs.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in software/data interface development, including writing XML, parsing data payloads, and configuring data export/import routines between heterogeneous systems.
  • Experience participating in technical Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings or coordinating with engineers and technical staff.
  • Ability to coordinate the efforts of lower-level or project engineers for assigned projects or systems.
  • Ability to evaluate performance and operating characteristics against costs and development risks.
  • Experience conducting technical reviews in area of technical expertise.
  • Ability to develop work plans and maintain day-to-day technical interface with project personnel, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
  • Ability to lead technical efforts in concept formulation, project planning, and project engineering.
  • Experience evaluating systems design and architecture.
  • US citizenship is required.
  • Current Secret Security Clearance.
  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
  • Ability to interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and the public.
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
  • Experience working in a DOD field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Tools.
  • Deep understanding of Defense Logistics Management Standards (DLMS) routing, transaction sets, and modernizing legacy Military Standard Systems (MILS) into XML architectures.

Qualifications

  • 10 years of related systems engineering with a BA/BS Degree or 8 years of systems engineering experience with a master’s degree in computer science.

Travel

Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. issued passport. Travel is expected up to 25%.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement

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