Wlav Life-cycle Material Management Specialist

**Description**

**Position Description**:

- The posting is for a long-term position with General Dynamics Land Systems in the National Capital Region (NCR) in support of the Department of National Defence (DND)
- This position is embedded within the DAVPM 2 Equipment Management Team (EMT) as part of the Optimized Weapon System Support (OWSS) Wheeled Light Armoured Vehicle (WLAV) Fleet Technical Services (FTS) Team
- The focus of a Life Cycle Material Manager (LCMM) is to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of sustainment operations while minimizing life cycle cost and down-time associated with the support of their assigned material
- Perform Life Cycle Material Management activities in key functional areas including; Engineering, Logistics, Configuration Management (CM), Technical Data, Procurement, Supply, Quality Assurance, and Disposal
- Receive and respond to technical feedback from users and maintainers
- Advise the EMT on issues that may impact fleet availability
- Provide Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) to the OWSS team with Logistic Support Analysis Record (LSAR) changes, task development, technical data, waivers, and deviations
- Perform periodic site visits to units, bases, supply depots, work centers, and GDLS locations
- Interface with supply support organizations and help resolve supply management issues
- Interface with other EMT groups for WLAV equipment not managed by the WLAV EMT
- Log, prioritize, analyze, and respond to problem reports (PRs)
- Prepare Statements of Work (SOWs) for technical work performed by contractors or other agencies
- Evaluate proposals, reports, and demonstrations by contractors or other agencies
- Evaluate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Equipment Support List Change Notice (ESLCNs) for supportability impacts and technical feasibility
- Interface with DND scaling and cataloguing organizations
- Maintain all technical and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) data held by the EMT
- Maintain access and update all technical information in DRMIS
- Co-ordinate updates to technical and ILS data performed by contractors
- Performing vendor and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) visits and investigate technical and CM/SE/ILS/LCMM issues with DND personnel
- Provide technical support to the EMT Supply Management Planners
- Provide support in the analysis of the fleet supportability performance
- Provide technical advice and support to CAF field units whether in domestic or international ops/exercises
- Manage serialized equipment and tooling in DRMIS
- Build and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers
- Exercise a mindset of continuous process improvements and efficiencies

**Required Qualifications**:

- Ability to work in the NCR; Ottawa, Gatineau, and surrounding area
- University degree and/or; College diploma and/or; previous experience as a Military Vehicle Technician and/or; 310T Truck and Coach Mechanic Certification
- Minimum 10 years related experience
- Valid Provincial Drivers License
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
- Detailed knowledge of DND maintenance and supply processes
- Detailed product knowledge of WLAV automotive and/or turret systems
- Must be able to acquire and maintain Level II security clearance
- Knowledge of the theories, principles, policies, and procedures of the Canadian Federal Government and how they relate to life cycle management, inventory control, procurement and repair and overhaul
- Demonstrated ability to respond to customer requirements and manage expectations while ensuring satisfaction
- Customer and detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems
- Superior organizational skills with the ability to be agile, set priorities and multi-task under pressure
- Self-motivated and effective working in a team-oriented environment
- Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Restrictions
- Ability to travel (10% Canadian, 5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) RCEME Technician with DP2 qualification
- Bilingual (French/English)
- Previous Life Cycle Material Manager or Project Management experience
- Extensive experience with DND equipment maintenance
- LAV 6.0 Family of Vehicles operational experience and/or maintenance experience
- GEN II (Bison/Coyote) operational experience and/or maintenance experience
- Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) operational experience, and/or maintenance experience