Senior Advanced Integrated Logistics Support Technician
About this role
General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring a Senior Advanced Integrated Logistics Support Technician, full-time, on-site in Herndon, VA, in the DEFENSE sector.
Basic Qualifications
Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
As an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Technician for Intelligence Systems, you'll be supporting a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) providing integrated logistics support for unique mechanical and structural systems, working on small technical teams and coordinating with IPT Leads to complete assignments. Our program offers the opportunity to see the development of technical solutions from concept level through use in operational environments, with extensive hands-on participation supporting engineers with a wide range of logistics, sustainment, and technical support tasks. Program work products include specialized tools, structural systems, hardware components, assemblies, and prototypes supporting both technology development tasking and customer operations initiatives.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: working knowledge of standard ILS concepts, practices, and procedures; hands-on logistics and sustainment experience with an interest/ability in developing innovative solutions to unique problems; high attention to detail with the ability and flexibility to work in an often-dynamic environment; ability to work under general supervision, alone, and/or with a team of project technicians and engineers, as specific tasking dictates.
What you’ll experience:
Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often classified
A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
What you bring to the table:
Associate’s degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Distinct knowledge of the Acquisition Logistics (a multi-functional technical management discipline associated with influencing design for supportability and planning the support infrastructure for a system by focusing on the integrated logistics support (ILS) elements and working with and across all IPTs)
Ability to generate documents, create spreadsheets and accomplish analysis of spreadsheet data
What sets you apart:
TS/SCI with polygraph is helpful
Minimum Secret-level clearance transferrable at time of hire required, TS/SCI with polygraph is preferred
Background supporting mechanical and/or civil engineering projects with demonstrated proficiencies in the construction and fabrication of hardware prototypes and proof-of-concept mock-ups
Familiarity with building codes and engineering standards is a plus
Flexibility and willingness to work with multi-disciplined teams on a range of tasking, sometimes in new technology areas, outside the ranges of your expertise
Ability to operate a range of moving equipment including forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, and vehicles
Proven conflict management skills
Subject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing fully proficient knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fields
Strong leadership skills consistent with a team-based work environment
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Position Summary
Provide hands-on Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) support, including material procurement, warehouse operations, inventory control, project packouts, property accountability, and technical documentation.
This is an on-site position, not a remote or work-from-home role. Approximately 75% of work time involves hands-on activities while standing or walking, and 25% involves documentation and administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
Material Planning and Procurement
Develop and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) for projects and tasks, verifying part numbers, descriptions, quantities, and approved revisions.
Review engineering drawings, technical data, and parts lists to identify material, maintenance, and logistics requirements.
Coordinate material procurement, including preparing purchase requests, tracking orders, and resolving shortages or delivery discrepancies.
Identify spare parts, repair parts, tools, test equipment, and support equipment needed for assigned work.
Monitor and replenish on-hand material stocks to support scheduled projects and emerging requirements.
Project and Task Packouts
Plan, assemble, and execute packouts for projects and tasks.
Verify that required materials, tools, equipment, and documentation are complete, accounted for, and ready for shipment or deployment.
Prepare, package, label, and stage equipment and materials for delivery or field support.
Coordinate with project personnel to resolve missing items and meet packout schedules.
Warehouse and Inventory Management
Support daily warehouse operations, including receiving, inspecting, labeling, storing, organizing, and issuing materials and equipment.
Maintain organized storage locations and accurate material-location records.
Use Equip! property management software to track warehouse materials and assigned assets, maintain inventory records, and document material receipts, issues, and transfers.
Conduct physical inventories and cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and reconcile inventory records.
Maintain safe, clean, and orderly warehouse and shop areas.
Property Accountability
Serve as Property Custodian for assigned assets.
Maintain accurate property records, including asset identification, location, custody, and transfer information.
Work with GDMS Property Management to document government property and support property accountability, inventories, transfers, and reporting.
Support property inventories and resolve accountability discrepancies.
Coordinate authorized property transfers, returns, and disposition in accordance with applicable requirements.
Hands-On Technical Support
Understand and safely use common hand tools for assigned assembly, maintenance, and project tasks.
Identify and select common hardware, fasteners, tools, building materials, and shop supplies typically available at home-improvement stores such as Home Depot.
Perform or support equipment inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair within assigned qualifications.
Support maintenance demonstrations and verification of technical procedures.
Safely move, stage, and position equipment and materials in warehouse and shop areas.
Forklift Operation
Complete required forklift training and maintain operator authorization.
Safely operate forklifts in warehouse and shop areas to load, unload, move, and position materials and equipment.
Perform required pre-use inspections and report equipment issues.
Follow applicable forklift and material-handling safety procedures.
Documentation and Coordination
Develop, update, and maintain technical documentation, maintenance procedures, BOMs, and logistics records.
Track equipment configurations and incorporate approved changes into applicable documentation.
Maintain procurement, inventory, packout, and property accountability records.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, supply chain, quality, and program personnel to resolve material, logistics, and technical issues.
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