Senior Logistics Specialist at Applied Research Associates, Inc in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico

Job Description:

The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Logistics Engineer with a strong background in sustainment, logistics, Systems Program Office (SPO) skill sets.  The successful applicant will support Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC); identify and coordinate logistics related to the B61 weapon and delivery platforms.  Prepare and develop baseline / ground floor requirements to capture the B-61 weapon system along with the ancillary equipment, parts / pieces and consumables items required to standup SPO responsibilities.  This position requires strong technical background and analytics skills.  Candidate will be required to be familiar with aircraft engineering systems (i.e. electrical, mechanical) and standard operations, gravity bomb familiarity, multiple airframe understanding as well as have detailed knowledge of nuclear weapon handling and shipping requirements. 

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide direct technical expertise support by assessing and evaluating integration efforts of various aircraft platforms and providing baseline requirements for SPO activities.


• Develop, manage, update and prepare processes and capture data bases for development of life cycle management of the B-61 system.


• Evaluate multiple processes and system inputs to ensure all aspects of system hardness, survivability, reliability and availability are thoroughly captured and cataloged.


• Monitor, track, and analyze process protocol, data capture and identify failure modes and possible single point failure items. Make recommendations for actions to resolve negative trends. 


• Provide briefings, papers, reports, memorandums, and documentation on the support provided for the Directorate and prepare senior level briefings, presentations, and white papers on development and standup of SPO responsibilities for the B-61weapon system.


• Write, develop, and publish guidance on behalf of directorate leadership to communicate priorities with regards to initiatives within the program.

Required Skills:

Candidates will be required to have the following general experience and knowledge:

• Ability to identify and assess potential impacts of issues that may affect the interoperability of the weapon and delivery system, and for compliance with interface requirements and cataloged supply items for the B61-12 program.


• Ability to understand, apply, and ensure compliance with logistics and supply chain requirements.


• Must have a working knowledge and experience with coordination of plans, documents, reports and Logistic data bases.


• Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments.


• Organization and time management skills.


• Demonstrated (excellent) writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must meet the following requirements and have the following skill level for the respective position:

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and possess an ACTIVE Secret Clearance, Top Secret eligible.


• Possess a Bachelor’s degree with 10 - 12 years of related experience in Logistics / Sustainment of a weapon system and ancillary items


• Minimum: five (5) years’ experience in DoDI 5000.02 Series with acquisition of a major weapon system program is required.


• Experience in nuclear weapon system programs and weapon integration knowledge preferred.


• Must be available and willing to work flexible hours occasionally.

 

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1200 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the 

tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

 

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Senior Logistics Engineer position.

Experience

Required

• 10 - 12 years: Relevant work experience

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group


• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest


• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject


• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well


• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help


• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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