Maritime Supply Chain SME

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Maritime Supply Chain SME to provide senior level supply chain expertise in support of the design and development of an AI-enabled Supply Operations Center. This role will bring functional knowledge of maritime supply operations and work closely with JMA and government technical teams to help ensure the solution reflects how DoD stakeholders make and execute supply chain decisions. The SME will also support process improvement and future enterprise architecture activities as the project evolves.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maritime Supply Chain Expertise & Process Improvement
  • Serve as the maritime supply chain subject matter expert for DoD operations including material planning buy/repair decisions inventory positioning Fleet support contracting repair and readiness management.
  • Evaluate current-state workflows decision points business rules data dependencies pain points and manual workarounds to identify opportunities for process improvement.
  • 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.
• Requirements System Design & AI Validation
  • Collaborate with technical SMEs to design and refine the AI/ML-enabled solution based on operational requirements and supply chain needs.
  • Translate operational requirements decision logic and information needs into user stories use cases acceptance criteria data specifications and test scenarios.
  • Validate AI-generated insights predictive analytics courses of action and model outputs against DoD operational practices DoD requirements and Fleet readiness needs.
• Testing Delivery & Cross-Functional Support
  • Support prototype and demonstration development User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test-case creation functional defect triage and operational KPI and readiness metric development.
  • Support related project activities including data validation sprint planning and other cross-functional needs within the maritime supply chain domain.
  • Participate in enterprise architecture mentorship and related architecture and process transformation activities as project needs 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.
  • Direct DoD maritime supply chain experience with comprehensive knowledge of material planning repair cycles procurement inventory positioning and Fleet support decision-making.
  • Working knowledge of DoD supply and inventory management processes.
• Education/Certification:
  • Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Business or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Skills:
  • Ability to serve as the primary subject matter expert for the maritime supply chain domain while supporting related cross-functional project needs.
  • Ability to engage operational users and senior leaders facilitate working sessions collaborate with technical teams and translate complex supply chain operations into clear requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of DoD maritime supply chain operations including Fleet readiness weapon-system sustainment supply planning buy/repair decision-making and inventory positioning.
  • Experience analyzing business processes and identifying opportunities for process improvement and transformation.
  • Experience developing operational personas use cases requirements user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Experience developing or using supply chain KPIs readiness metrics or related operational analytics.
  • Familiarity with DoD ERP IRAS or related enterprise logistics systems and data.
  • Understanding of AI-enabled decision support predictive analytics concepts and how they may be applied within supply chain operations.
  • Knowledge of enterprise logistics data structures and how operational data supports supply chain decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior DoD experience supporting Surface/Submarine Supply Fleet Logistics Type Commander (TYCOM) staff or DoD operations.
• Direct experience using DoD ERP IRAS or related legacy supply systems and data.
• Experience with demand forecasting inventory optimization allowancing repairables management digital transformation ERP modernization or 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: Remote
• Travel Requirements: Will Be Required
• Location Preference: Prefer candidates who reside in the Eastern Time Zone or who can work Eastern Time Zone business hours to ensure alignment with client schedules and team collaboration.
• 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