Job Description

Title: Logistics Analyst (mid-level) Location: Stafford, Virginia Date of Availability: May 2023 Overview: Catalyst Solutions is looking for logistics analysts with experience providing Integrated Product Support (IPS) and a track record of success performing on defense acquisition programs. This position requires a person who is driven to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, project-oriented environment collaborating with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals. Security Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. Education Requirements: A Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree or an additional five (5) years of relevant professional experience. Experience Requirements: A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required. Specific Performance Requirements: \xc2\xb7 Review and provide recommended updates to Integrated Product Support (IPS) Documentation, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Maintenance Plans, Software Maintenance Plans, Military Equipment Valuation reports, Fielding Plans, Item Unique Identification Plans, and Facilities Plans in accordance with the applicable Government guide and/or template. \xc2\xb7 Review the logistics sections and content of programmatic documents. Then provide recommendations on issues, concerns, and corrections. \xc2\xb7 Review product support analyses (artifacts and data) to identify and assess impacts to any or all Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements under consideration. Develop a narrative summary and prepare a report that outlines the analysis, findings, impacts, and recommendations with supporting rationale. \xc2\xb7 Attend and evaluate the information presented at Technical Working Groups (TWGs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), technical and program reviews, test planning meetings, pre-provisioning and provisioning conferences, fielding conferences, and technology demonstrations. Formulate and prepare recommendations on the course(s) of action for all events that impact Integrated Product Support elements. \xc2\xb7 Provide meeting support, including coordinating meetings, sending meeting invites, preparing meeting minutes, and tracking action items from the meeting. \xc2\xb7 Support manpower and training analyses as required. \xc2\xb7 Support the review, design, construction, and assessment of new equipment training plans and curriculum products to ensure compliance with Marine Corps training development standards. \xc2\xb7 Provide monthly readiness reports, by Table of Authorized Material Control Number (TAMCN), for fielded systems in the client portfolio. \xc2\xb7 Utilize the Total Force Structure Management System (TFSMS) and Global Combat Support System-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) to research readiness issues. \xc2\xb7 Prepare written summaries of meeting events to include working groups, program reviews, conferences, etc. \xc2\xb7 Facilitate and/or participate in technical Manual Reviews and validation and verification activities. \xc2\xb7 Prepare responses to program taskers and send draft responses to the Government client for approval. General Performance Requirements: Provide Integrated Product Support (IPS) for defense programs in various stages of the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle including the following elements: \xc2\xb7 Product Support Management (PSM). Coordinate with stakeholders such as systems commands, program executive offices, system integrators, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and other government and commercial entities to provide programs total life cycle support. Develop and review documentation in support of PSM including Life Cycle Logistics Plans, Fielding Plans, Disposal Plans, Technical Publications, Logistics Requirements Funding Summaries, and providing logistics inputs for schedules and other program planning documents. \xc2\xb7 Supply Support. Work with stakeholder organizations and individuals to coordinate supply support management functions specifically in Initial Issue Provisioning, developing Provisioning Parts Lists, and identifying Common and Bulk Item Lists. Utilize systems including the Federal Logistics Information System, Item Unique Identification registries, and the Total Force Structure Management System (TFSMS). \xc2\xb7 Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T). Ensure all PHS&T and considerations comply with commercial and Department of Defense guidance, with special consideration given to hazardous and sensitive materiel. \xc2\xb7 Maintenance Planning and Management. Coordinate with stakeholders of supported systems to ensure proper maintenance equipment, facilities, processes, and training are in place. Participate in Level of Repair Analyses, Logistics Demonstrations, Validation and Verification events, Depot Source of Repair analyses. Monitor failure data, Product Quality Deficiency reports, and maintenance trends. \xc2\xb7 Design Interface. Provide logistics input into the design of systems including size, weight, and power (SWAP), affordability, safety, human systems integration (HSI), Item Unique Identification (IUID) planning, reliability & maintainability, manufacturing, program protection, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages (DMSMS), integration efforts, and other design considerations. Participate in Field User Evaluations, System Engineering Test Reviews, and other events in support of system design. \xc2\xb7 Sustaining Engineering support. Provide logistics input affecting engineering efforts including systems performance, safety, reliability, change management, risk management, configuration management, cost reduction opportunities, obsolescence management, and cyber security requirements. \xc2\xb7 Technical Data Management. Coordinate development and review Engineering Data for Provisioning, Bills of Materials, Provisioning Parts List Indexes, and disposal data. \xc2\xb7 Information Technology. Coordinate help desk support and management of all software, firmware, and hardware required to utilize and support systems. \xc2\xb7 Facilities & Infrastructure. Coordinate with stakeholders to identify all physical facility and infrastructure requirements needed to train, store, and maintain systems prioritizing footprint reduction. \xc2\xb7 Manpower & Personnel. Provide input to Manpower Personnel and Training (MPT) efforts and documentation including Job Task Analyses, Maintenance Task Analyses, Manpower Personnel and Training Plans, and HSI analyses. \xc2\xb7 Training. Coordinate with stakeholders to develop, review, and provide input to Initial & Key Personnel Training, New Equipment Training (NET), sustainment training, and formal curricula development. \xc2\xb7 Support Equipment. Ensure proper tool sets, special tools, kits, and Testing, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment are in place to support systems. Professional Requirements: \xc2\xb7 Be technically proficient and stay relevant in your work and technical domain through continuous learning. \xc2\xb7 Be professional, to include but not limited to courtesy, attire, behavior, speech, tone, and attitude. \xc2\xb7 Be productive and responsible with information-based work. Identify, review, develop, collect, organize, synthesize, share, report, and maintain information relevant to assigned tasks. \xc2\xb7 Deliver quality products and services that exceed the defined acceptable quality levels (AQLs). \xc2\xb7 Communicate effectively to include narrative, correspondence, conversation, and presentations. \xc2\xb7 Anticipate work requirements and take the initiative to accomplish them. \xc2\xb7 Actively identify ways to help others in our client and corporate community (service orientation). \xc2\xb7 Strengthen client relationships and confidence by applying best practices for consulting. \xc2\xb7 Work cheerfully, collaborate effectively, and be productive as a member of an interdisciplinary team. \xc2\xb7 As a Catalyst Solutions team member, represent the company in alignment with corporate values and policies, participate in corporate community, and support corporate objectives. Skills and Abilities: \xc2\xb7 Critical Thinking: Apply logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches. \xc2\xb7 Problem Solving: Identify problems, collect information, develop/evaluate options and implement solutions. \xc2\xb7 Time Management: Manage your own time, the time of others, and the expectations of others. \xc2\xb7 Exhibit strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. \xc2\xb7 Ability to read, synthesize, and apply a high volume of information in a short period of time. \xc2\xb7 Ability to adapt and learn something new in a rapid, independent manner. \xc2\xb7 Ability to listen to and assimilate with client and team needs. \xc2\xb7 Ability to manage multiple, concurrent assignments. \xc2\xb7 Ability to learn from constructive feedback in a quality focused environment. \xc2\xb7 Ability to manage work/track deadlines. \xc2\xb7 Ability to work successfully in both independent and team environments. \xc2\xb7 Ability to type/keyboard (40+ words per minute) and take detailed meeting notes. Tools and Technology: \xc2\xb7 Proficiency working in MS Office applications: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint. \xc2\xb7 Ability to rapidly learn and produce work in a new software or web-based tool or application. Qualifications and Certifications: \xc2\xb7 Preferred acquisition life cycle logistics certifications include formal DAWIA credentials and coursework with Defense Acquisition University (DAU). Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stafford, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Defense life cycle (acquisition) logistics support: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

• Health insurance