Senior Integrated Product Support (IPS) Specialist

• Develop, manage, and coordinate with stakeholders on IPS documentation and ensure all documents are accurate, approved, and properly signed. This includes, but is not limited to, Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Request for Proposal (RFP) evaluations and negotiations, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSP), Product Support Business Case, Core Logistics Determination, and Independent Logistics Assessments.
• Address all facets of IPS, including product support management, design interface, sustaining engineering, supply support, maintenance planning and management, packaging, handling, storage and transportation, technical data, support equipment, training and training support, manpower and personnel, facilities and infrastructure, and computer resources.
• Support the risk management process by ensuring IPS risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated; coordinate IPS issues with prime contractors, T2COM, DA, and other stakeholders, and provide advice and assistance to DA/DoD organizations executing support plans.
• Update the operational chain of command on work activities, including risks, issues, and mitigation recommendations.
• Maintain the Product Support / Logistics team objective of influencing product design by participating in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and attending boards to coordinate, manage, and integrate a time-phased logistics program into the weapon system.
• Demonstrated expertise in reviewing and evaluating Technical Publications and Technical Manuals to identify deficiencies, omissions, and compliance gaps, and to develop recommendations to improve accuracy, completeness, and usability.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master of Science degree (preferably in Logistics or Supply Chain Management) or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10+ years of experience with IPS procedures, processes, and program management on a major acquisition program and weapon system.
• Experience with IPS standards, regulations, policies, procedures, processes, techniques, models, tools, and organizations pertinent to the practice of IPS.
• Demonstrated experience resolving IPS issues on complex programs.
• Ability to manage complex development and IPS projects while working effectively across multiple teams and priorities.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of teams or task forces conducting comprehensive management studies or projects.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with peers and management personnel.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting Army aviation or propulsion programs.
• Prior experience supporting ACAT I or Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAP).
• Experience working directly in a DoD Program Management Office (PMO) environment.

Avion Solutions Inc., an employee-owned company, is seeking candidates for a Senior Integrated Product Support (IPS) Specialist to support CPE Aviation. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.