• Program Management for Product Support:
• Develop and execute sustainment plans for mission-critical air platform systems, ensuring optimal reliability and operational readiness.
• Lead budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning for product lifecycle support activities.
• Manage logistics, spares inventory, and maintenance plans while considering cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Sustainment Operations Leadership:
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, and production teams to ensure seamless product lifecycle transitions from development to operational use.
• Oversee depot-level support, field repairs, and operational readiness rates to align with mission objectives.
• Critical Path Management:
• Identify high-demand or mission-critical product support needs and lead efforts to resolve bottlenecks or system failures quickly and effectively.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies for sustainment operations to ensure uninterrupted mission availability of air platform systems.
• Compliance and Standards:
• Ensure sustainment and support activities meet aerospace and DoD standards, including MIL-STD specifications and ISO standards.
• Monitor adherence to safety, quality, and compliance requirements for deployed systems.
• Communication and Reporting:
• Provide regular updates to program stakeholders, detailing logistics readiness, sustainment metrics, and lifecycle performance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to lifecycle support plans, repair procedures, and system readiness reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Logistics, Business Management, or related technical field
• 12+ years of experience in program management, product sustainment, or logistics planning within aerospace or defense sectors.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM) principles and processes.
• Knowledge of logistics, spares management, repair processes, and supply chain operations for defense systems.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• 15+ years of experience in program management, product sustainment, or logistics planning within aerospace or defense sectors.
• Certifications validating expertise in program management, sustainment, and logistics:
• Project Management Professional (PMP): For managing complex product support efforts effectively.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification: Helps optimize support processes and improve efficiency.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM): Expertise in supply chain and procurement strategies.
• Certified Logistics Associate (CLA): For managing logistics and repair operations effectively.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE): Ensures quality assurance in sustainment procedures.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification: Strengthens expertise in logistics and lifecycle sustainment for defense programs.
• Experience with logistics and sustainment tools such as Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Total Asset Visibility (TAV), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD frameworks and Risk Management Framework (RMF) for secure sustainment operations.
• Knowledge of advanced air platform technologies such as propulsion systems, avionics, and low-observability materials.