Mk21A Equipment Specialist

Job Description

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team within a large defense company with an extraordinary, positive culture and mission focus. In this position, you will provide direct support to a national security critical weapon system throughout engineering and manufacturing development, production and deployment, as well as operations and sustainment. You will become a trusted mission partner to the innovative, digital engineering-driven Air Force organization that will design, build, test, transition, and sustain the world’s safest, most secure, and effective land-based nuclear deterrent, on-schedule. Do not miss this!
Join an extraordinary company culture and the winning team to success on the ICBM Integration Support Contract this year and for years to come!
The responsibilities for this Mk21A Equipment Specialist position include:

• Providing expert technical advice and support to Sentinel Product Support Manager and Product Support Division leadership in reviewing, validating and supporting DoD acquisition and logistics efforts;

• Acting as an Equipment Specialist for the Mk21A Program;

• Planning, managing, and coordinating the total cradle-to-grave life cycle cost, schedule, performance and logistics support for assigned systems or subsystems, integrating separate functions of supply, maintenance, procurement, and quality assurance into program activities required to sustain the system;

• Directing and determining support requirements; i.e., workloads, schedules, test equipment, facilities, skills, and training;

• Developing Product Support plans and milestones as directed by policy and guidance to provide the best product for the user, ensuring the most effective and economical means of support are considered and planned during all stages of a weapon system’s life cycle;

• Guiding and assessing the logistics impact to acquisition programs, identifies overall tasks to be performed and takes actions to meet requirements;

• Providing expert technical advice and support to Sentinel Product Support Manager and Product Support Division leadership in reviewing and validating electronic Technical Orders and Technical Manuals; and

• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of content; recommending corrective actions and providing support to programmatic and technical briefings, reports and other related documentation.

This position is only located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, due to classified working environment and is not conducive to regular “telework” schedules.
Why BAE Systems?
BAE Systems is the third largest defense contractor in the world with an exceptional, mission-focused culture. The 800+ BAE Systems employees and sub-contractors located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah are closely aligned to the United States Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. We support the Center in sustaining the existing LGM-30G Minuteman III (MM III) weapon system and acquiring its replacement, the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM weapon system. We are a uniquely-valued mission partner delivering daily technical excellence and innovative solutions to our government customers. BAE Systems has earned accolades as a “Top Workplace” in Utah based on employee feedback for six consecutive years, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. We strive very hard to ensure this is a great place to work!
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• DoD Logistics experience - maintenance, inventory management, etc.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Be well organized, thrive in a sense-of-urgency environment, leverage best practices, and innovate through any problem with a can-do attitude.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Makes decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Familiarity with Air Force programs or depot environment

• Experience providing advisory services to those who design, test, produce, procure, supply, operate, repair, or dispose of equipment in support of DoD weapon systems is typically required.

• Experience in weapon system acquisition and sustainment logistics with comprehensive knowledge of the Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements. Have the ability to understand complex technical concepts and technical information of communications systems across the Air Force. Have the ability to communicate well and manage professional relationships with a multitude of stakeholders.

• Knowledge of the applicable principles, concepts, policies, and laws; functions, programs, and systems applicable to the duties of position; sources, responsibilities, and means for providing assistance and advice to resolve problems; and all aspects of support.

• Knowledge of safety, security, and the ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options.

• Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

• Logistics Management background, as applied to DoD acquisition programs, is preferred.

• Full understanding of equipment life-cycle management directives and commonly used Air Force equipment management systems, procedures and forms, is preferred such as:

  • Enhanced Technical Information Management System (ETIMS)

  • D043 Master Item Identification Control System (MIICS)

  • Reliability and Maintainability Information System (REMIS)

  • Item Supply Support procedures

  • Air Force Technical Orders and their associated change procedures

  • Deficiency Report procedures

  • Disposal and Demilitarization procedures; etc.

• Strong communication and leadership skills and a solid background in interpersonal skills are required.

• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing.

• Experience with ICBMs is highly desirable.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $52470 - $89190
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.