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 direction with limited review, this position is responsible for the planning, and administration of acquisition logistics strategies, processes, and tools.Ensures that customer support requirements and objectives are achieved within budget and on schedule.Ensures there is continuous improvement of standard acquisition logistics processes such as the iterative process of 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.Also supports acquisition logistics planning and database development processes, product support and replenishment systems, product support data interchange systems, demand management and related functions.Participates in building relationships with customers through acquisition logistics initiatives.Integrates learning from customers, competitors, other industries, industry groups, and professional training to continuously improve competitive position.Documents findings, communicates results to technical staff and management, and makes presentations of recommendations.May lead a team of less experienced professional staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Plans acquisition logistics strategies, and establishes standard acquisition logistics processes and tools.Monitors contract acquisition logistics activities for compliance with standard processes.Coordinates 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.Develops acquisition logistics analysis products.Also develops technical manuals, provisioning data and obsolescence screening.Performs research, evaluation, and analysis to develop complete acquisition logistics support programs.Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.Plans projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, and approaches in the processing or development of new or improved processes to improve life cycle support costs.Identifies acquisition logistics issues and participates in developing solutions to a variety of complex acquisition logistics problems to optimize costs and system performance requirements.Participates in progress planning and review sessions to discuss costs, schedule, and technical performance.Contributes to contract negotiations and contract modifications.May contribute to the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s).Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.
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