Job Description
Job Description
Applies engineering knowledge of electrical and electronic components in evaluating alternate replacements of obsolete parts.
Conducts proactive obsolescence forecasting and monitoring using Component Monitoring and Surveillance Tools, Predictive Obsolescence Systems, OEM/Supplier surveys, etc.
Monitors Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) alerts and provide obsolescence status reports to the programs and Department of Defense (DoD) customers (Navy, Air Force, Army, etc.).
Develops obsolescence mitigation possibilities and business case analyses supporting recommended resolution options.
Prepares presentation material to communicate DMSMS Case issues and proposed resolutions to customers and programs.
Supports periodic DMSMS meetings with internal and external DoD and Industry Customers on Client programs.
Helps prepare customer contractual deliverable plans and required reports.
Supports Management of obsolescence mitigation processes within Product/Program IPTs.
Supports enterprise teams with other BR&T SMEs from across the Client enterprise.
Understanding of Aircraft and Weapons design/requirements to recommend new and Alternate electrical components for new product development and legacy programs.
Assists in the implementation of DoD Parts Management Program (PMP).
Assists programs in identifying and mitigating obsolescence risks.
Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment - OJT or formal classroom training.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Knowledgeable of basic electronic components (resistors, capacitors, diodes, inductors, transformers, connectors, integrated circuits, etc.) and how to research alternate components using data sheets and other Internet resources.
o Strong evidence of ability to work as part of a team and familiarity with the idea of working within a hierarchal organization.
o Good writing and communication skills in addition to a focus on attention to detail.
o Understanding the concept of obsolete parts and evaluating alternate parts.
* Must be eligible for OR already have a DOD Secret clearance
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree and typically 2 or more years' experience in an engineering classification