Project Management Specialist

SSI needs to add a Project Management Specialist, to support our current list of services provided for the U.S. Navy supporting Aerial Targets Program (PMA-208). PMA-208 provides threat representative aerial targets for the fleet and weapons systems test and evaluation and realistic decoys of strike aircraft to deceive and saturate enemy integrated air defiance systems (IADS).

The Weapons Sustainment Support (WSS) Organization requires logistics support for the Targets/Weapons Logistics Task Order providing logistics life cycle support, production support services to airborne targets, aerial targe systems, and Target Mission Support Systems in support of Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD).  This position will be a full-time telework position focused out of Patuxent River, Maryland.  The position also requires occasional meetings at Patuxent River, MD, and occasional travel.

This effort includes Product Support Management; Supply Support; Maintenance Planning and Management; Design Interface; Sustaining Engineering; Technical Data and Configuration Control; Support Equipment: Training and Training Support; and Administration and Project Oversight.

Primary Functions:

- Perform database research and analysis if impacts of any proposed engineering changes that affect Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and operational readiness.
- Review and analyze naval aviation and weapons systems maintenance engineering, logistics, technical, financial, and schedule data to support ILS and maintenance policy.
- Review logistics impact assessment of Pre Planned Product Improvements, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Engineering Investigation (EI) Requests, Quality Deficiency Reports (QDS), Conventional Ordnance Deficiency Reports (CODR)), Technical Publication Deficiency Reports (TPDR), Bulletins, Technical Directives and other engineering and logistics products and documents for the weapons system utilizing programs that include All Weapons Information System) and Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS). Perform detailed independent analysis to ensure the attainment of operational, maintenance, and logistics objectives.
- Implement and maintain a system for tracking proposed changes. Perform comparative engineering assessments and cost analyses of proposed changes for impacts on operational and field services and develop bases for estimating the costs of proposed changes including installation costs and schedules and review findings with the Government.
- Analyze maintenance and logistics cost databases, and perform assessments of logistic support costs, schedules, availability, and level of incorporation, and impact on ILS operational readiness of proposed Engineering Change Proposals. Track and analyze parts availability, ordnance assessment data, and maintenance requirements.
- Assist in modifying and updating Life Cycle Sustainment Plan/ Users Logistics Support Summary support for effort that start with Milestone C, as defined in the AT&L Memo, Document Streamlining-Life Cycle Sustainment Plan and SECNAVINST 5000.2E Department of the Navy Implementation and Operation of the Defense Acquisition System and the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System. Review recommended changes from fleet and other activities regarding Engineering Change Proposals, Site Activation Schedules, Weapon Systems Planning Documents, Navy Training Plans, Production Training and Support Equipment schedules and independent technical investigations. Perform analysis and evaluations to identify alternatives or options for Government consideration for updates to milestone charts to reflect delivery schedule changes, slippages, and changes in the maintenance concept precipitated by modifications and update data in Ordnance Programs Optimization Model (OPOM).
- Analyze maintenance and logistics cost databases, and perform assessments of logistic support costs, schedules, availability, and level of incorporation, and impact on ILS operational readiness of proposed Engineering Change Proposals. Track and analyze parts availability, ordnance assessment data, and maintenance requirements and update data in OPOM.
- Perform research and analysis in the preparation, coordination, operation, and post evaluation of Integrated Logistics Support Working Group reviews, Targets Technical Reviews, Targets Maintenance Readiness Reviews, Readiness Improvement Program Reviews, Quality Engineering, Ordnance Assessment, Initial Operating Capability Supportability Reviews, Integrated Product Team, Maintenance Engineering/Logistics reviews and other technical and logistics meetings.
- Perform Requirements Determinations of initiatives by collecting and validating relevant data to support specific item reviews for possible Logistics Engineering Change Proposals and determine which items require further investigations and which do not meet specified selection criteria. Formulate and process provisioning information based on the baseline drawing package and Provisioning Technical Documentation calculation programs, and store calculations in databases.
- Aid in identifying in-production requirements for the initial outfitting of spare and repair parts for inventory to support fielded weapons systems and subsystems. Determine the quantity of each part required to repair end items at each maintenance level for a specified part or system, to achieve the most cost-effective method.
- Perform Source, Material and Recoverability (SM&R) code analyses and investigate alternatives or options for Government consideration of proposed SM&R code changes. Investigate maintenance level capabilities, procurement cost factors, and the overall logistics impact of the proposed recommended changes. Perform Level of Repair Analyses upon completion of cost impact analyses.
- Review ILS Fleet maintenance procedures, techniques, and requirements to ensure maintenance tasks and the system Fleet logistic support posture are adequate to satisfy operational requirements under stationery and mobilization conditions. Identify and recommend areas for changes and improvements for optimizing maintenance procedures to meet predetermined affordability and reliability goals.
- Conduct technical studies and analyses using various spares projection models, AWIS, and OPOM data to draft procedures for Government review and consideration to enhance life-cycle supportability, availability, and maintainability.
- Review, develop, and track Support Equipment Recommendation Data (SERD). Perform analysis on further action for approval of SERDS for Government consideration. Utilize systems that include SEMS and SERMIS to review and update information.
- Assess maintenance programs and maintenance data of new or existing systems and equipment. Review options for establishing maintenance programs for new systems and improvements of existing systems. Assess and evaluate available maintenance data.
- Conduct environmental analyses pertaining to program documents and program reviews.
- Develop weapon system Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) Management Plans that identify the Government’s anticipated support plan to manage DMSMS efforts.
- Conduct independent, technical, and systems engineering assessments of logistics data for affordability, reliability, maintainability, supportability, supply support, maintenance concepts, and warranty considerations.
- Verify and record the part number and component serial number into the appropriate tracking database.
- Plan and estimate costs for maintenance and demilitarization planning, and maintenance and demilitarization actions for all acquisition phases.

Perform analysis of Fleet maintenance operational data to identify systemic in-service support issues and shortfalls. Analyze and make recommendations of solutions.

- Perform research, analysis, and identify alternatives to the Government for review, consideration, and further action in determining feasibility of planned modification programs. Review Configuration Management policy documentation to ensure consistency with program requirements and shall compile statistics, prepare charts, and prepare graphs portraying metrics using the standard NAVAIR approved CM system.
- Maintain the capability to prepare documents and software packages compatible with the Government IT environment through the security classification of Secret.
- Be capable of accessing NAVAIR, navy.mil websites and applicable joint service websites as required to facilitate product completion. Websites include the following at a minimum:

- All Weapons Information System (AWIS)

- Ordnance Programs Optimization Model (OPOM)

- Targets Inventory and Reporting System (TIRS)

-  Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS)

- Agile Munitions Support Tool (AMST)

- Reliability Asset Monitoring System (RAMS)

- Support Equipment Management System (SEMS)

-  Support Equipment Resources Management Information System (SERMIS)

Education/Experience/Skills:

BS or BA degree; BS or BA degree in engineering, computer science or information systems. Working towards Professional Logistics Certification.

ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: An AA or AA degree in a “Relevant Technical Discipline” and eight (8) years of experience in engineering management and supervision of a project in systems engineering or the design of a field service of a naval command and control, communications systems or ither designated field.

Of a minimum of 10 years’ experience, at least five (5) years of experience in engineering management and supervision of a project in systems engineering or the design of a field service of naval command and control, communication systems, or other “Relevant Technical Discipline.”

Must have the ability to interpret technical publications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).  Must possess ability to work tactfully with professional engineers, technicians, customers, and management staff on all levels of effort.  Must be capable of adhering to all Federal, State, and Company safety regulations.

U.S. Citizenship required and must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance required for hire, and to be maintained throughout employment. All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, and Criminal Background Investigation.

What You Can Expect from Us

- Positive Office environment
- Professional and knowledgeable team and leadership
- Business Office hours

What's In It for Me?

- Competitive salary
- Great benefits, including:  Company-subsidized PPO Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays per year
- Education Assistance
- Company-subsidized Corporate Fitness Program
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company-paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance with an option to increase coverage.
- Company-paid Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program

- Flexible hours
- Opportunities for on-the-job training

What Your Experience Working for Us Will Be Like

Ask any of our employees and they will tell you SSI is a great place to work with an upbeat and positive culture. We take pride in our work to continuously improve on our performance in a manner that enhances the mission of the agencies we serve while expanding opportunities for our employees and our company.

About Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI)

Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI), is an award-winning, 26-year government contracting agency focused on the areas of logistics, engineering, management, and information technology. SSI is a growing organization committed to exceeding customer expectations, to continually improving all products, services, and processes, and to perform all work with the commitment to upholding the highest standards and ethics.

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