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Logistics Acquisition Specialist (Washington, DC)
AMEWAS, Inc., is a Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor supporting our Federal customers nationwide. We are headquartered in California, Maryland with satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California.
At AMEWAS, Inc., you will find a community where people bond around shared values, feel valued and have a voice in decisions that affect them. Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance; they are constantly recognized by our customers and peers. Join us to find out why.
The position:
AMEWAS, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and talented Logistics Acquisition Specialist to support Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test & Evaluation . This position is classified as AMEWAS labor category Management Analyst.
About the location:
Washington, DC: To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: (url removed) .
A typical day as a Logistics Acquisition Specialist may include:
- Assist the APSM in developing, organizing and communicating the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values to ensure team goals, objectives, and work plans are integrated and carried out when providing logistics management integration functions to Integrated Product Team (IPT) and customers for assigned programs and/or projects.
- Assist with the integration of resource requirements with multi-year acquisition and support plans to develop Program Objective Memoranda (POM) and budget inputs.
- Evaluates the impact of new resource levels, such as budget cuts or increases.
- Support estimates of resource requirements to take into account new or revised objectives, technical capabilities, new acquisition strategies, and other such factors.
- Analyzes all changes that have an impact on the acquisition and develops responsive and effective changes in plans and strategies.
- Articulates and communicates assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and provides recommendations for deadlines and periods for completion.
- Provides advice on work methods, practices and procedures, and assists the team and/or individual members in identifying the parameters of a viable solution.
- Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress.
- Able to maintain program and administrative reference materials, project files and relevant background documents. Makes available policies, procedures and written instructions provided by the supervisor, and maintains current knowledge to answer questions on procedures, policies, and directives.
- Prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinates the preparation, presentation and communication of work-related information to the APSM/IPT Lead
Must-haves:
- BS in systems management or a related technical field
- Minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience
- Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office products
- DoD Secret security clearance
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
AMEWAS, Inc. requires employees to provide proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19 or submission and approval of a request for accommodation prior to first day.
Skills crucial to success at AMEWAS, Inc.:
Customer-focused attitude with high level of professionalism and discretion. Ability to work effectively with management and part of a team to meet targets. Is reliable, possesses initiative, and works well as an individual or part of a team.
Physical environment and working conditions:
The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site. In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.
Refer to a friend:
If you know someone who may be interested, please share this posting. We are a growing team and there may be more opportunities like this one here at AMEWAS, Inc.!
More about Us:
AMEWAS, Inc. a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor, has provided support to our Federal customers for over 35 years. One of our missions is to find the best available talent to meet our organizational objectives. We closely measure performance, provide varying incentives, and strive to develop top performers. We value diversity. We celebrate the differences and uniqueness each employee brings to help us accomplish our goals. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
AMEWAS participates with E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
It is the policy of AMEWAS, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Additionally, AMEWAS, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known or perceived disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may call (phone number removed). Finally, AMEWAS, Inc. strictly follows guidelines regarding the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
Be sure to check out the rest of our website at (url removed) for more information about our company.
Our excellent benefits and perks:
Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and longevity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development, optimum working conditions, and unique benefits; some of which are listed below:
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
- Paid vacation, vacation and sick leave
- Generous tuition & training assistance program
- Relocation assistance
- Sign-on bonuses
- Employee longevity recognition
- Community involvement & outreach
- Team building events
- Recognition program
- Wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mobile service discount
- Discounted gym membership
To learn more about our organization and our Equal Employment Opportunity policies, please visit (url removed) .
It is the policy of AMEWAS, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Additionally, AMEWAS, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known or perceived disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may call (phone number removed). Finally, AMEWAS, Inc. strictly follows guidelines regarding the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
Please note: AMEWAS, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes or applications submitted by a third party will not be reviewed. Job applicants only. No staffing agencies, recruiters or headhunters, please.
Department: AARDT&E- Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test & Evaluation
This is a non-management position
This is a full-time position
McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA): No
Remote Work Eligibility: Temporarily remote
Required Clearance Level: Secret
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