ORAT Consultant I - Logistics & Mobilization

Position Overview

LAWA is recruiting a candidate to fill the Airport Operational Readiness (AOR) Logistics and Move/ Mobilization Support. The successful candidate will manage and oversee the logistics, move & mobilization, planning, developing, coordination, and scheduling of all operational readiness activities for a variety of LAWA’s CIP projects and its stakeholders.

Description of Duties

Manages & produces deliverables to support and define the Operational Readiness Activation & Transition (ORAT) and other related activities.
Common tasks & deliverables may include Concept of Operations, Stakeholder Outreach, Technical Reports, Training Plans, Transition Plans, Workshops, Presentations, etc.
Works collaboratively with multiple stakeholder groups to define the current state of operations; determine the future state of operations and the ambitions/opportunities offered by new facilities; diagnose any existing shortfalls and how these can be addressed; create plans for training of staff for new facilities/technologies; implement the ORAT process, evaluate potential impacts of new processes/technologies and how best to minimize them through varying tools and techniques.

Essential Job Duties

• Manage and coordinate the move and mobilization activities in collaboration with all team members, stakeholders and relevant agencies.
• Manage space logistics and change initiatives, which include driving process improvements across LAWA projects and stakeholders.
• Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication.
• Manage stakeholder communications and collaboration.
• Participate in and support planning of the Airport Operational Readiness (AOR) Program.
• Review the design and specifications of facilities and systems and assess trial requirements for all systems, equipment, processes, facilities, and stakeholders for select CIP projects.
• Assist in the development of a comprehensive Trials Program to ensure the systems/equipment, facilities and stakeholders are assessed for operational readiness of new facilities.
• Assist in developing Trial Scripts for orientation and familiarization training courses that cover generic facility spaces, functions and systems and individual stakeholder requirements.
• Oversee/develop trial scripts and ensure alignment of these by applicable system or function.
• Develop a Trial staff/resource plan, per project.
• Propose and follow-up on recruitment and training of the Trial staff.
• Support the sourcing and contracting of Trial service providers and volunteers.
• Assist in defining/aligning operational performance/acceptance levels of Trials with the applicable stakeholders.
• Work closely with the AOR Subject Matter Experts on the execution of trials.
• Submits weekly Trial efforts and status reports to the AOR Manager.

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, Planning, or related technical fields.
• 5 years or more of experience in an airport operational setting is required.
• Experience in change management and optimization of project management processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry practices for airport systems.
• Possess technical skills in project management, aviation operations, documentation, communications, and/or operational or technology testing.
• Proven leadership and management capability is required.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes

• A minimum of five (5) years experience at level within a similar role.
• Proven ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Proven team management skills with effective communication across functions.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry practices for airport systems.
• Possess technical skills in project management, aviation operations, training, documentation, communications, and/or operational or technology testing.
• Proven leadership and management capability is required.
• Conduct business in a professional manner, keeping the client and projects at the forefront of every day’s priority.
• Work with team members to actively contribute to the group to complete tasks, meet goals or manage projects.
• Work as a team player, actively listening to coworkers, respect ideas and aim to improve the product or process at hand.
• Great written and oral communications skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills as well as time management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analytical and logical thinking required.
• May assume other duties as required/needed.
• This position offers a hybrid/telework schedule. Telework - Monday and Friday. Onsite - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please refer to LAWA’s Pilot Policy for details.

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• Word, Excel, Power Point, Prolog, Outlook, Office 365, Bluebeam, Teams, and video training aides

Professional Licenses & Certifications

• Certifications may include APQC, BPMI, IxDA; HFES, ODCP, ODCC, CMC, ACMP, CCMP, PMP

This position offers a hybrid/telework schedule. Telework - Monday and Friday. Onsite -Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

This position duration is of 12 months.

Salary Range: $76,960 to $97,760 YR

Salary : $76,960 - $97,760