Aviation Supply Chain SME

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Aviation Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide senior-level aviation supply chain expertise in support of the design architecture and development of an AI-enabled Supply Operations Center. This role will serve as the functional bridge between stakeholders and technical teams helping ensure the solution reflects operational supply chain processes decision-making and readiness requirements. The SME will also support process improvement and enterprise architecture activities as the project evolves.

Key Responsibilities:

• Aviation Supply Chain & Functional Expertise
  • Serve as the functional subject matter expert for aviation supply operations including material planning buy/repair decisions inventory positioning Fleet support contracting repair and readiness management.
  • Partner with technical SMEs at JMA and government customer organizations to design and refine the AI/ML-enabled Supply Operations Center.
  • Serve as the primary functional bridge between operators and technical teams ensuring the solution reflects how planners contracting officers engineers and DoD stakeholders make and execute aviation supply chain decisions.
• Process Improvement & Requirements
  • Assess current-state workflows decision points business rules data dependencies pain points and manual workarounds to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
  • Develop and validate operational personas and target-state workflows for key Supply Operations Center users including Supply Chain Planners Contracting Officers engineering personnel and DoD leadership.
  • Translate operational requirements decision logic and information needs into clear user stories use cases acceptance criteria data specifications and test scenarios.
• Testing Analytics & Solution Validation
  • Validate AI-generated insights predictive analytics courses of action and model outputs against operational processes Client Working Capital Fund requirements and client readiness needs.
  • Support prototype and demonstration development User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test-case development functional defect triage and operational KPI and readiness metric development.
• Cross-Functional & Enterprise Architecture Support
  • Participate in structured enterprise architecture mentorship and hands-on architecture activities with a senior enterprise architect to support future architecture modeling and process transformation efforts.
  • Support related cross-functional project needs including user story development data validation sprint planning and other priorities as project requirements evolve.
  • Carry out other related duties as assigned to support evolving client project and company needs.

Clearance Level:

• Current or ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance is required.Note: To obtain a security clearance you must be a U.S. citizen and meet the 13 adjudicative guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • 8 years of DoD supply chain logistics inventory management or weapon-system sustainment experience.
  • Aviation supply chain experience with comprehensive knowledge of material planning repair cycles procurement inventory positioning and Fleet support decision-making.
  • Working knowledge of supply and inventory management processes.
• Education/Certification:
  • Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Business or a related field. Significant relevant DoD experience may substitute for the degree.
• Skills:
  • Demonstrated ability to serve as the primary functional subject matter expert for an aviation supply chain domain while supporting related cross-functional project needs.
  • Ability to engage operational users and senior leaders facilitate working sessions collaborate effectively with technical teams and translate complex supply chain operations into clear requirements.
  • Knowledge of Fleet readiness and weapon-system sustainment.
  • Knowledge of supply planning buy/repair decision-making and inventory positioning.
  • Knowledge of business process analysis and transformation.
  • Experience developing operational personas use cases requirements and user stories.
  • Knowledge of supply chain KPIs and readiness analytics.
  • Familiarity with DoD ERP IRAS or enterprise logistics data and database structures.
  • Understanding of AI-enabled decision support and predictive analytics concepts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting DoD Aviation Supply Fleet Logistics Squadron Supply Type Commander (TYCOM) staff DoD operations or a related DoD environment.
• Direct experience using DoD ERP IRAS or related Navy legacy supply systems and data architecture.
• Experience supporting demand forecasting inventory optimization allowancing repairable management digital transformation ERP or the use of AI/predictive analytics in supply chain operations.
• Masters degree DAWIA Life Cycle Logistics credential or equivalent advanced logistics experience.

Location & Commitments:

• Position: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: Onsite at our client site in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
• Travel Requirements: May be required
• Location Preference: Must reside within a 50-mile radius of Philadelphia Pennsylvania due to the on-site/hybrid nature of the position.
• Work Hours: A typical workday consists of eighthours totaling a forty-hour workweek. We understand that there may be times when employees will need to adjust their work hours due to client needs or personal reasons. To help balance these demands we offer some flexibility in work schedules.
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Hybrid/remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee recognition programs and company events.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC