Job Description

Amentum is actively seeking an Engineering Logistics Planner under the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) PMS 326 Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) contract. This is a full-time, remote role. Some onsite travel will be required to support the client and Project Management Office (PMO). Onsite work will be performed at the PMO Headquarters in Washington, DC or Amentum offices in Norfolk, VA with CONUS and OCONUS travel permitted per the client's needs.

Compensation

The annual starting salary rate for this position is between $100,000-$120,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long term and short term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off, and parental leave.

Essential responsibilities and daily duties include:

Research and develop comprehensive procurement solutions for parts that are obsolete or no longer procurable for US built or ex-US Navy ships and craft in the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program. These components must be form, fit, and function (FFF) replacements for the parts that are difficult to procure. In some applications, you will utilize next higher assembly. Research potential engineering solutions and coordinate with platform planners and engineers to ensure that procurement solutions will meet technical requirements of platform. This may involve collaboration with other internal Amentum business units or external service vendors for re-design or fabrication of a hard-to-find component. Coordinate with procurement personnel (buyers and ILS personnel) to ensure rapid procurement of alternative parts or next higher assembly solutions. Ensure that planners understand engineering requirements and impacts of using the alternative component. Develop estimates for labor and materials for FFG-7 class ships, Cyclone PCs, Mine Hunter Craft (MHC), Fast Missile Craft (FMC), and other FMS vessels in major maintenance availabilities such as Drydock Selective Restricted Availabilities (DSRA), Selective Restricted Availabilities (SRA), and other extended maintenance periods. Collaborate with the Amentum CONUS Team, In-Country Teams, Planners, Port Engineers, and foreign navies to provide timely alternative procurement solutions for FFG, PC, FMC, and MHC class ships of the Egyptian Navy. You will need to interpret engineering drawings and technical documents/requirements. Provide alternative part information to both internal and external stakeholders. Track status of parts procurements and evaluate impacts to schedule for maintenance periods. Support as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for alternative parts research and solutioning. Work in a Strong Matrix and projectized environment for multiple customers. Develop lessons learned for parts and material procurement. Conduct detailed engineering analysis of component alternatives for FFF applications. Must be able to research technical requirements and be able apply those to finding alternative parts and materials in a high tempo procurement environment. Respond to frequent telephone and email communications from planners, engineers, technicians, and potential vendors. Participate and contribute to process improvement initiative. Provide timely and comprehensive input for various Monthly Status Reports.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. 5 years of engineering and/or maintenance logistics experience. 2 years of United States Government (USG) ship or submarine construction and/or repair and overhaul experience, specifically with providing logistics support, planning, and fulfillment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Ability to obtain an active US Passport. Ability to travel CONUS AND OCONUS, as required. Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS, as needed. Ability to obtain a secret US government clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

10 or more years of logistics, maintenance, and repair experience with USG and United States Navy (USN) shipboard systems found on ships and submarines. Experience in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) maintenance planning role for ships or submarines (may be concurrent with above experience). Experience in fulfillment and rapid procurements of shipboard components. Additional quality, technical, and project-based certifications (Safety NEC, Other Safety certs, OSHA 10 Maritime, Navy Maintenance/leadership certs, etc.). Knowledge and experience of ILS procurement processes and installations. Prior experience as a USN/United States Coast Guard (USCG) E-6 or above or senior shipyard logistics or engineering planner. Demonstrated ability to work in established logistics databases such as HAYSTACK, MRO, and/or NAVSUP OneTouch.


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