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Maintenance Management Lead (SME II)

Location: MacDill AFB, FL

Summary: To provide Subject Matter Expert III (SME) Program Management and Labor necessary in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) is responsible for all USSOCOM research, development, acquisition, procurement, and logistics. SOF AT&L works with Government, academia, and industry in meeting its mission to provide rapid and focused acquisition, technology, and logistics support to Warfighters, delivering the most effective capabilities to our Special Operations Forces.

DAWSON personnel will provide contractor support personnel to assist J4 in implementing and systematically maintaining the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) Warehouse, Maintenance & Utilization (M&U), Registry, Property Accountability, Force Management, and Materiel Management modules across all Special Operation Forces’ supply support activities. DPAS is the only authorized Accountable Property System of Record (APSR) approved by the DOD.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates and implements USSOCOM Maintenance and Utilization (M&U) implementations/conversions. Sustains DPAS module requirements in support of USSOCOM end users.

• Plans, coordinates and implements the conversion of SOF legacy supply and/or maintenance applications to DPAS M&U modules including following steps: (1) validate scope of materiel to be converted, (2) validate the levels of maintenance activities, (3) validate the M&U structure build to user requirements, (4) validate maintenance data loads, (5) coordinate/synchronize M&U activation with supporting repair parts sources (DPAS Warehouse(s), (6) validate product warranty requirements, (7) perform master data validation/reconciliation, and (8) ensure DPAS maintenance.

• Provides logistical, and maintenance subject matter expertise on the implementation of DPAS, including making material maintenance and repair part management accountability policy and procedure recommendations based on system’s functionality.

• Assists in the development, submission, and prioritization of DPAS System Change Requests (SCRs) for DPAS M&U Module system functionality. Provides clarifying feedback to SOCOM Enterprise Division. Participates in the DPAS System Acceptance Testing (SAT) as required, provides technical findings and feedback, and supports SCR approval/disapproval recommendations to government.

• Gain certification to become SOCOM DPAS M&U trainer. Coordinates and provides DPAS classroom instruction and ad-hoc training support as required.

• Support the DPAS Information Owner (IO) /Assistant Information Owner (AIO) with coordination, and validation of user roles and permissions for M&U access request packages.

• Employs the entire Microsoft Office Suite capability to produce manage workload requirements and provide administrative work products.

• Employs matured interpersonal skills, such as action and solution-oriented approach to problem solving, to support DPAS implementation in a fast-paced and fluid environment.

• Actions the government’s intent with little to no direct guidance to achieve objectives.=

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in logistics management, supply-chain, or business-related field

• Minimum 10 Years of combined experience with DOD or other federal agency in Maintenance Operations, Program Management, Material Management or Logistics, INCLUDING:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience as a government warehouse manager

• Minimum 7 years in personnel management of teams larger than twenty

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Major Command

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a Logistics Information System

• Prefer one year SOF experience with knowledge of USSOCOM enterprise, subordinate organizations, and Service roles and responsibilities

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Requires Secret Clearance on day one of performance

Contingent upon contract award

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

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