Acquisition/Lifecycle Logistics Manager

LinQuest is seeking an Acquisitions/Lifecycle Logistics Manager to join our team in Albuquerque, NM supporting the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC).

An active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI is required to be considered.

The candidate will provide Life-Cycle Logistics Management support to an AFNWC Weapons System Program Office at Kirtland Air Force Base (Albuquerque New Mexico), ensuring efficient supply chain, maintenance/repair and modification processes to optimize sustainment for air-delivered nuclear weapons systems, associated support equipment and automated test sets utilized by US Air Force personnel worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Advise the Product Support Manager on the reliability, maintainability and sustainability of supported weapons systems, sub-systems and support equipment
• Coordinate Logistics Assessments and other system Product Support activity relevant to logistics, supportability, reliability, maintainability, and operational analysis
• Partner with government Engineering Specialists and system users to provide recommendations to optimize support of supported systems, support equipment, training & logistics processes
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records, ensure compliance with AFWNC standards, and prepare documentation for lifecycle management activities
• Maintenance Management: Coordinate with government Engineering Specialists and system engineers and prime contractors to develop effective system technical data and timely & effective assessment/response to warfighter Deficiency Reports (DRs)
• Product Sustainment: Coordinate & monitor effective logistics processes to maintain weapon system effectiveness, extend the system lifecycle (service-life), and support fielding of improved system capabilities or more effective/efficient logistics support
• Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with prime contractors, partner organizations, and internal program office and AFWNC work-centers to streamline logistics processes and resolve issues
• Distribution Management: Support accountability, distribution and tracking of AFNWC/NDS-managed weapon system Test Variants and support equipment
• Materiel Management: Coordinate with DLA and AFMC agencies to provision initial spare parts and ensure accurate part cataloging to enable ordering/procurement
• Test Support: Coordinate with internal and external agencies to ensure required technicians, technical data and equipment support weapons system flight-test and ground-test activities to validate system performance or enhance system capabilities
• Cost Analysis & Budgeting: Conduct cost analysis for lifecycle logistics activities and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising support quality & efficiency
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks in the system's logistics life-cycle, and implement proactive solutions to mitigate impact on product lifecycle and availability

Required Skills/Experience:

• Knowledge of weapons-system Life-Cycle product support, logistics management and/or maintenance management, with a strong background in military or defense-related systems
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in military aviation/weapons system logistics and maintenance principles (or NNSA weapons system logistics), practices and processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, and familiarity with Air Force Maintenance Management Information Systems (ex: CAMS, G081, TICMS, NMC2, DAPS) and/or Property Management Systems (ex: TICMS, DIAMONDS, ILS-S)
• Familiarity with AFI 63-125 Air Force Nuclear Certification Program, DAFI 63-101/20-101 Integrated Life Cycle Management, and DAFMAN 20-110 Nuclear Weapons-
  Related Materiel Management
• Ability to multi-task, and prioritize activities by importance and suspense dates
• Ability to work with a team of multi-disciplined specialists
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels, including a matrixed environment
• An active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience related to Weapons System Life Cycle management (ex: SPO/Program Office duties, NNSA/National Laboratory logistics support, support of weapons system bed-down or flight/ground testing, DLA or Air Force Enterprise-level Supply Chain management
• An additional 4 years of experience can be substituted in lieu of the degree.
• DAWIA/Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP), and/or Air Force Logistics Professional Development Program (LPDP) certification in Life-Cycle Logistics, Maintenance Management or Logistics Management
• Field or Program Office experience with accountability, maintenance management or logistics/supply chain management for nuclear-certified weapons systems
  
  

Compensation:

• The salary for this position ranges from approximately $130,000 to $150,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits:
LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

Why LinQuest?
20 years of excellence from concept to capability.
LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation's competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.