Space Acquisition Logistics/Life Cycle Manager

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges. SSI is seeking a Space Acquisition Logistics/Life Cycle Manager for a role in Albuquerque, NM. Responsibilities span the development and implementation of product support strategies throughout the system life cycle while driving optimization for the key performance outcomes of reliability, availability, maintainability, and reduction of total ownership costs. Candidates will need to understand requirements development, all acquisition phases, and have a good working knowledge of other functional areas for total life cycle product support of the systems being fielded. They will apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership. In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the customer. For each project, they set up small, agile, and empowered teams to include program manager, technical specialists, contracting, finance, security, and the use right acquisition strategies to set the effort up for success. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of these high performing teams in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. Roles and Responsibilities include: Serves as logistics advisory lead for high-visibility and extremely time critical programsProvide logistics planning, analysis, assessment, requirements verification, technical writing and review of documentation, and integration for programs during the acquisition lifecycleAssess programs against the 12 Integrated Product Support ElementsEvaluate system design and testing of reliability, availability, and maintainability-cost metrics to achieve user requirements in mission capability and monitor system performance for improvementsDevelop, assess, evaluate, and coordinate logistics planning documents to implement a logistics life cycle integrated product support strategy for system fielding and support program milestonesSupports and advises government program managers through all phases of acquisition logistics planningPerforms independent work to provide logistics and support system effectiveness analysis, studies, and evaluationsPerforms Configuration Management (CM) reviews to ensure logistics data is properly maintainedDevelops and maintain maintenance plans, supportability analyses, maintenance tasks, and Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)Regularly participate in and facilitate integration/schedule/logistics forums for existing and emerging programs such as logistics working groups and Integrated Logistics Support Management TeamsSupport transition to operations, sustainment activities, and assess operations and maintenance readiness for program Depot activation, Fielding and Operational Acceptance decisionsPerforms independent work to provide logistics and support system effectiveness analysis, studies, and evaluationsConfers with other SETA, FFRDC, and teammates to provide advice and to assist with problem resolutionSupports management and execution of programs across multiple projects and ensures programs are properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resourcesDrafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefingsCommunicates clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Often briefs government senior leadershipCoordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (COCOM) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions. This will include producing, tracking, coordinating all agreements and documentation necessary to transition seamlessly into a framework for organizing, training, and equipping the USSFAids in development of Monthly Status Report on all efforts including updates on major activities, challenges, opportunities, deliverables, and subcontractor performance Required Qualifications: Minimum of ten years of proven experience in DoD and/or IC system operational logistics and/or life cycle sustainmentRelevant BS and MA/MS degreesProficiency in Integrated Life Cycle Management (AFI 63-101/20-101) to include documentation generation, presentation preparation, and supporting programmatic-focused discussionsKnowledge of Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) products, Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), Depot Source of Repair(s) (DSOR), Depot Maintenance Activation Plan(s) (DMAP), and associated policy/instructionsExperience in planning and executing site surveys and establishing bed down requirements for test campaigns and initial deploymentsExperience with working international agreements and basingUnderstanding of ground systems supporting space operations and operational environments and corresponding mission user needsUnderstanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needsActive TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous EvaluationMust meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examinationFull-time, on site in vicinity of Kirtland NM, and will require travel up to 30% of time within the continental United States Desired Qualifications: Fifteen plus years of proven program management experience in DoD and/or IC system life cycle sustainmentExperience in supporting ACAT I/II level acquisition programsExperience in the development and fielding of satellites and associated ground systemsDAWIA certification in Life Cycle LogisticsSystem Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) experience to Government program officesExperience with rapid prototyping and transition to operationsExperience with Integrated Master Schedules, Statements of Work, and Performance Work Statements Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #ssi #weknowhowtobuildit #spacejobs