STINGRAI Diminishing Manufacturing Sources & Material Shortages; DMSMS Manager

STINGRAI Diminishing Manufacturing Sources & Material Shortages (DMSMS) Manager- 29239

Location:

Keyport, WA, Washington, United States

Requisition Number:
29239

Required Travel:
11 - 25%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $73,727.00-$

Security Clearance:
Secret

Level of

Experience:

MidHI

The DMSMS Manager is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing proactive obsolescence‑monitoring mechanisms to mitigate risks related to diminishing manufacturing sources and material availability. The role leads and coordinates obsolescence mitigation efforts, ensuring alignment with program schedules, technical roadmaps, and customer plans. The DMSMS Manager conducts logistics and supply‑supportability assessments to determine impacts on current and future projects, identifies parts at risk for obsolescence, evaluates alternative solutions, and communicates both short‑ and long‑term requirements that may significantly affect program outcomes.

The position plays a critical role in reducing operational risk, maintaining production continuity, and supporting mission success.

• Develop and maintain accurate obsolescence‑monitoring mechanisms to proactively identify and address diminishing manufacturing sources and material availability risks.
• Lead, track, and coordinate schedules for obsolescence mitigation efforts to reduce program and production risk.
• Develop DMSMS and obsolescence‑management solutions for common parts, assemblies, and subcomponents.
• Ensure alignment of DMSMS mitigation activities within project plans, technical roadmaps, and customer strategies to ensure consistent representation of risks and resolutions.
• Conduct logistics and supply‑supportability assessments to identify potential impacts resulting from part obsolescence, diminishing suppliers, or material shortages.
• Identify specific components experiencing current or emerging obsolescence risks and assess impacts to system performance, cost, schedule, and availability.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend viable alternative components, suppliers, redesign paths, or mitigation strategies.
• Communicate short‑ and long‑term logistics requirements, risks, and capability gaps that could influence program decisions and long‑term sustainment.
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, procurement, and program teams to ensure coordinated mitigation planning and execution.
• Monitor industry trends, supplier updates, and global manufacturing conditions to anticipate future risk areas.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise to senior leadership, program offices, and mission partners regarding DMSMS risk‑management strategies.
• Additional duties as assigned or required.

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Professional experience in DMSMS management, obsolescence analysis, logistics supportability, or supply chain risk management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing life cycles, component sourcing, supply chain vulnerabilities, and sustainment planning.
• Experience performing obsolescence assessments and identifying alternative components or solutions.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, system bills of materials (BOMs), part specifications, and supplier documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to evaluate technical risks and propose viable mitigations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey risks, recommendations, and long‑term impacts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to coordinate with engineering, logistics, procurement, and program‑management teams to align mitigation actions.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple mitigation efforts and evolving priorities.
• Familiarity with DMSMS tracking tools, databases, forecasting methods, or industry best practices is highly preferred.
• Clearance:
  Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance.

Must be able to work in a shipboard environment. Must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.