AUKUS - Integrated Logistics Systems (ILS) Logistician - Serco North America

If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy which requires technical rigor and will tap and build on your expertise, -Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you!  The Integrated Logistics Systems (ILS) Specialist will be on a dynamic team, supporting AUKUS. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.

**This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain your current DOD Secret level Security Clearance. This position is also contingent upon contract award.  Barring award of contract, this position will be relocated to Adelaide, Australia within the first three (3) to nine (9) months of employment. **

Team AUKUS is responsible for:

The real time support of operational submarines keeping them at sea in support of national tasking, modernization of submarine equipment, financial and budget management, planning of submarine availabilities, shipyard support of submarines in availabilities, logistical support, quality assurance (SUBSAFE), and submarine certifications.

The Team AUKUS concept unifies once diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team AUKUS provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force.

In this role, you will:

• Assist in the development of logistics support plans (LCSP, SPB, etc.) and logistics considerations in program planning and documentation.
• Support Configuration Management (CM) Program audits, supportability assessment reviews, technical reviews, and evaluate documentation for impacts to logistics and life-cycle logistics support.
• Monitor, document, and track Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) and logistics in-service submarine platforms metrics, processes, and procedures.
• Participate and support Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and Obsolescence Management IPTs/WGs.
• Support the Reliability Control Board (RCB), Sustainment IPT, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) workshops and provisioning conferences.
• Support of HM&E/NPES systems, subsystems, equipment, and component change-out integrated product support elements/integrated logistics support (ILS) elements product update/development/ILS certification.
• Provide Logistics review and analysis of change proposals, design improvement proposals, drawing changes, technical manual development, and lifecycle supportability/sustainment considerations.
• Provide review and analysis of risk mitigation issues with respect to new design proposals resulting from Reduction of Total Ownership Cost initiatives.
• Coordinate with in-service submarine platform key product support providers to identify, track and resolve CM and ILS product deficiencies.
• Coordinate ILS meetings, record meeting minutes, provide logistical support, brief, and track action items/milestones.
• Assess and provide quality assurance feedback on all ILS documentation, draft instructions, and product deliverables.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in Navy /NAVSEA / Submarine sustainment experience.  (10 years of relevant experience within a military environment may be considered in lieu of degree.)
• An active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required to be considered
• Must be willing to relocate to Australia post-employment.
• Working knowledge of configuration management and modernization/alteration ILS processes and tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
• High comfort level working with and around all military/organizational levels, clients, customers, suppliers, and visitors.
• Must be highly reliable and demonstrate personal initiative to operate in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Travel up to 15% may be required.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Specialized experience with the following IT systems is desired: Advanced Technical Information System (ATIS), Integrated Product Development Environment (IPDE), Model Based Product Support (MBPS).
• Familiarity with DoD and NAVSEA Policy and Instructions for Logistics, Product Support and Digital Transformation, and Military Standards such as MIL-STD-3100 for Technical Data Packages.
• Specialized experience with IT projects involving the following topics is desired: legacy data management, large data migration efforts, transition of enterprise-level IT capabilities, modernization, and compliance with data standards.
• Working knowledge and experience in Navy acquisition, Integrated Product Support (IPS), and submarine sustainment, to include regulations, policies, processes, budget management, Information Technology (IT) systems, and techniques for product analysis in support of US Fleet operations.
• Working knowledge of Navy correspondence and records management requirements, including security classification and handling restrictions; and Navy correspondence
• Information Technology resources used to support acquisition and IPS, such as CDMD-OA, ATIS, ERP, NTIRA, NDE, OneTouch, Haystack, etc.

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $127,227.97 to $157,519.86; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

**Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of responding to a proposal. We are seeking qualified candidates in the event of a contract award. This position is not currently funded/active.  Should Serco be awarded the contract, and you meet the qualifications of the position, you will be considered in the selection process. **

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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