QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting for a Cross Domain Security Solutions Logistics Specialist to join our team on Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD in support of our customer Project Manager Intelligent Systems & Analytics (PM IS&A) to facilitate the upgrade/ installation of Cross Domain Security Solutions (CDSS) within units’ infrastructure as the Site Lead for the installation team.

Duties:

• Act as the Site Lead and Program Manger’s (PM) representative for the upgrade of cross domain solutions at unit locations.
• Manage the PM team and coordination while on site with the unit.
• Communicate and coordinate with Unit leadership on the ground.
• Guide and direct the upgrade process, ensuring milestones are met.
• Conduct a daily Hotwash with all involved during the upgrade process.
• Provide routine feedback in a Daily Activity Report (DAR).
• Conduct prior planning and coordinate all upgrade activities.
• Responsible for conducting site surveys and determining unit readiness for the upgrade.
• Conduct the hardware inventory and prepare necessary paperwork for transfer.
• Anticipate and provide solutions for any challenges that arise in the upgrade process.
• Confirm all personnel are ready for travel and visit access requests (VARs) have been submitted.
• Notify PM Leadership of any showstoppers with recommended way forward.
• Assist and support the final After Action Review (AAR) with the PM and Unit.
• Develop and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on a regular basis.
• Working knowledge of CDSS implementations and capabilities.
• Coordinate with PM Personnel at field office locations to ensure proper support is being provided.
• Brief leadership and stakeholders on, plan of action, path forward and challenges and concerns during the upgrade.
• Integrated Logistics Support Manager (ILSM) duties and responsibilities when in Garrison augmenting current ILSM staff members
  • Responsible for planning, developing and executing program logistics activities from conceptual stage through life cycle of product.
  • Developing and implementing logistics program activities including Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), technical documentation, Reliability/Availability/Maintainability (RAM), provisioning, etc.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Detailed-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Direct experience with coordination of subcontractors and field service personnel to achieve objectives, (e.g. logistics problem resolutions, compilation of data on standardization, and experience with interchangeability of parts to expedite logistic activities).
• Experience with Microsoft Power Point.

Required Clearance:

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Top Secret with the ability to obtain SCI

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of work experience required.
• An additional ten (10) years of direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for education.

Travel:

As much as 75% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.

Work Environment:

This position may be performed in a variety of locations, including but not limited to, commercial and/or government offices, test and integration labs, government facilities and depots, and test & evaluation and proving grounds.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands of this position include ability to:

• Be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.
• Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as glasses/goggles (eyes), ear plugs/muffs (hearing), hard hats, and breathing respirators/masks.
• Lift/push/pull objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
• Withstand exposure to noise from operating equipment.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full‐time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours. Travel may occur outside of normal core hours.

Additional Information:

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Actual assigned tasking will change with or without notice to best support client requirements.

Compensation

QED offers a competitive compensation package for employees. Our total compensation package is value-based and negotiable depending upon the candidate’s specific skills and applicable relevant experience.

QED Systems, LLC provides equal employment opportunities for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, creed, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, non-disqualifying disability, or any other protected class.

QED Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V