Logistics Management Information Project Manager

Job Description
What's it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Rewarding. Our reputation is built on delivering quality products that meet our customer's standards and help protect our U.S. service members.
BAE Systems, one of the world's largest defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 company, is seeking a full-time Logistics Management Information (LMI) Project Manager to support Combat Vehicle Programs. This position will be based out of Sterling Heights, Michigan. At BAE Systems, we value our workforce and work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and offer a hybrid option to work remotely 1-2 days / week in addition to a competitive salary and benefit packages to help achieve a balanced life.
In this challenging role, you will use your attention to detail and extensive knowledge of logistics analysis (to include both maintenance and provisioning), logistics tools, configuration management, engineering drawings, as well as military and industry standards to advise your combat vehicle program and team. You will be the main point of contact with internal and external stakeholders, across multiple functions (logistics, engineering, and systems engineering), and will put your project management skills to use in order to lead log product development, communicate LMI project requirements, status, and risk.
As the LMI Project Manager, you are responsible for development and delivery of contractual deliverables to our customers which will ultimately be used by our warfighters. Deliverables may include (but not limited to) meeting and conference minutes, Logistics Product Support Analyst provisioning technical data, maintenance technical data, Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL), and Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) summaries (e.g., LSA-004, LSA-009, LSA-019, LSA-030, LSA-036).
In addition, the LMI Project Manager may also:

• Attend and participate in Start of Work (SoW) meetings, host project Kick-Off (KO) meetings for new work/new phases of work, coordinate and lead LMI Integrated Product Team (IPT) Meetings with Customer, support staff, and program management.
• Assist with development of working schedule/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) based on data availability (incoming handoffs), deliverable schedules/deadlines for internal and external customers (product/outgoing handoffs).
• Provide status of product development against schedule and support communication of metrics to stakeholders, internal and external.
• Track and log the configuration of logistics products and coordinates product development with appropriate functional team(s). Communicate status and prepare the logistics product configuration status tracker as a customer deliverable.
• Analyze engineering and maintainability data to determine parts/support, parts to be provisioned, provisioned parts' level of maintenance, technical or clerical issues with data preventing proper provisioning of parts, task frequencies, Maintenance Replacement Rates (MRRs), task times and parts roll ups, etc.
• Work across functions (engineering, maintainability, technical publications, etc.) to coordinate inputs/outputs, research parts data, and to answer incoming questions/provide information as needed in order to manage the configuration of logistics products.
• Track products being developed against acceptable quality level/product style guides/mil-standards and regulations.
• Create Estimates to Complete (ETCs) for assigned work based on tasks required to be completed, available personnel and measures against allocated budget to perform work.
• Research and/or apply knowledge of Military and Industry Standards, Regulations, and handbooks to LMI product and ensures the product and deliverables are aligned to these guides. Standards and regulations include (but not limited to): GEIA-STD-0007, MIL-STD-1388-2B, AR 700-18, AR 700-82, AR 700-127, AR 750-1, Mil-STD-40051, MIL-HDBK-1222.
• Interface directly with customer on projects regarding development of Logistics/LMI products, manages expectations related to deliverables and scope of work.
• Coordinate creation of LMI databases using provisioning software, establishes Logistics Control Number (LCN) Structure and creates bills of material (BOMs) based on product structure.
• Serve as BAE Systems' point of contact for LMI sub-contractors (BAE Systems' or Customer's sub-contractors).
• Facilitate (and participates in) customer LMI / LSA reviews and researches/provides support to resolve concerns and issues, involving support personnel and other functions as required to determine corrective actions.
• Provide input to logistics process development/process improvements.
• Assist with estimating and creating Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for proposed work to include hours, personnel, and required Period of Performance (PoP). Uses program actuals and historical data to provide rationale for estimates.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma and 8+ years experience or a bachelor's degree and 6+ years experience.
• Understanding of Logistics Management Information (not shipping) development, including provisioning and maintenance task analysis.
• Understanding of configuration management for platform products
• Advanced computer skills in relational database management (not shipping) / content management systems.
• Experience in reading and analyzing engineering drawings at all levels.
• Intermediate project management skills.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience working with Level Of Repair Analysis (LORA) and / or Maintenance Task Analysis.
• Experience working with illustrated parts books.
• Experience with the following software is a plus: SLICwave Database, PowerLog J, LMP, Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint, Windchill, SharePoint.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.