Logistics Development Specialist

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for participating in the planning and administration of acquisition logistics strategies, processes, and tools. Following standard policies and procedures, the incumbent contributes to supporting customer requirements and objectives to ensure projects are achieved within budget and on schedule. The role involves continuous improvement of standard acquisition logistics processes, including the iterative supportability analysis to influence system design and development in the areas of maintenance, troubleshooting, personnel, training, technical manuals, facilities, support equipment, operation, and disposal/recycling.

The position also supports acquisition logistics planning and database development processes, product support and replenishment systems, product support data interchange systems, demand management, and related functions. Participation in building relationships with customers through acquisition logistics initiatives, integrating learning from customers, competitors, other industries, industry groups, and professional training to continuously improve competitive position is also expected.

• Participate in planning acquisition logistics strategies and establishing standard acquisition logistics processes and tools.
• Coordinate acquisition logistics activities for selected projects to develop and implement solutions that account for tradeoffs in component/system design, repair capability, training, demand history, statistical distributions, and queuing theory.
• Contribute to the development of acquisition logistics analysis products and documents.
• Perform research, evaluation, and analysis to assist with the development of complete acquisition logistics support programs.
• Compile and evaluate test data to assist in determining appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.
• Participate in projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, and approaches in the processing or development of new or improved processes to reduce life‑cycle support costs.
• Identify acquisition logistics issues and participate in developing solutions to a variety of moderately complex acquisition logistics problems while referring to standard policies, procedures, and practices to optimize costs and system performance requirements.
• Participate in progress planning and review sessions to discuss costs, schedule, and technical performance.
• Contribute to contract negotiations and contract modifications.
• Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Perform additional functions and other duties as assigned or required.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and three or more years of progressive logistics management experience. Equivalent applicable experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Experience developing logistics products such as Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), Level of Repair Analysis (LoRA), Spares Analysis, Provisioning Analysis, Support Equipment Candidates List (SECL), Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (PHS&T) Plan, and Support Equipment Requirements Data (SERD).
• Must demonstrate a general understanding and application of acquisition logistics management concepts and principles and have proven skills such as organizing, scheduling, and coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates.
• Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new processes and resolve non‑routine technical matters.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
  • The ability to contribute to the development of new processes or systems and communicate new concepts.
  • The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data,…