WANTED: A Training Systems Acquisition Logistics Professional providing Project Management and Training Systems Acquisition support to the Advanced Sensor Technology Program Office. This position will support training systems acquisition for the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Community. Active TS Clearance is required. Position is in Richardson, TX.

As a Training Systems Acquisition Logistics Professional, you will:

• Proactively assist Training IPT leadership with oversight and management of one or more training programs, maintaining aggressive efforts to achieve program objectives within technical, schedule, and cost parameters.
• Work with a highly accomplished Govt/Contractor Integrated Product Support (IPS) team providing a US Navy customer with Training Program Management expertise for an ACAT I program.
• Enjoy being part of an organization where professionals are highly valued and work independently within a culture of accountability.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of a Training Systems Acquisition Logistics Professional:

• Work with Government Civilians and Active-Duty military to plan future training systems requirements and acquisition strategies.
• Develop Budget inputs to support the plan.
• Coordinate a support contractor staff responsible for program oversight and management of training system design, development, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
• Conduct Earned Value Management (EVM) surveillance.
• Participate in budgeting, project planning and management.
• Participate in evaluation of contractor performance.
• Conduct data analysis and write point papers/white papers and analysis summaries.
• Produce information and decision briefs for program leadership.
• Write RFPs, SOWs/PWSs and 1423s to execute the plan and evaluate contractor responses.
• Meet with Contractor and Government personnel regularly to monitor progress of the plan and performance.
• Identify issues and areas of risk, conduct critical thinking, data analysis, problem solving and identify changes required.
• Periodically participate in systems engineering, test, and logistics working groups.
• Write point papers, white papers and communicate with decision makers to enable course correction.
• Sometimes travel to Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Fleet sites, Orlando, and the Washington D.C area.

• A minimum of eight (8) years of Acquisition experience;
• A minimum of five (5) years of Logistics experience, across the spectrum of logistics elements;
• A bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or management field from an accredited college or university;
• Experience writing Statements Of Work (SOWs)/Performance Work Statements(PWSs), Request for Proposals (RFPs) and proposal evaluation;
• Experience writing DD1423s and CDRL evaluation;
• Expertise in budgeting, project planning and management;
• Strong problem solving and communication skills;
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, with an emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel;
• Active Top Secret Clearance is a must

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100 locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies 2021
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National 2021
• Washington Post Best Workplaces, 2021

Veteran Hiring Awards

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $120,000-140,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.