Aviation Supply Chain SME

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Aviation Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide senior-level NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) aviation supply chain expertise in support of the design, architecture, and development of an AI-enabled Supply Operations Center. This role will serve as the functional bridge between NAVSUP WSS stakeholders and technical teams, helping ensure the solution reflects operational supply chain processes, decision-making, and readiness requirements. The SME will also support process improvement and enterprise architecture activities as the project evolves.

Key Responsibilities:

• Aviation Supply Chain & Functional Expertise
  • Serve as the functional subject matter expert for NAVSUP WSS aviation supply operations, including material planning, buy/repair decisions, inventory positioning, Fleet support, contracting, repair, and readiness management.
  • Partner with technical SMEs at JMA and government customer organizations to design and refine the AI/ML-enabled Supply Operations Center.
  • Serve as the primary functional bridge between NAVSUP WSS operators and technical teams, ensuring the solution reflects how planners, contracting officers, engineers, and IWST stakeholders make and execute aviation supply chain decisions.
• Process Improvement & Requirements
  • Assess current-state workflows, decision points, business rules, data dependencies, pain points, and manual workarounds to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
  • Develop and validate operational personas and target-state workflows for key Supply Operations Center users, including Supply Chain Planners, Contracting Officers, engineering personnel, and IWST leadership.
  • Translate operational requirements, decision logic, and information needs into clear user stories, use cases, acceptance criteria, data specifications, and test scenarios.
• Testing, Analytics & Solution Validation
  • Validate AI-generated insights, predictive analytics, courses of action, and model outputs against NAVSUP WSS operational processes, Navy Working Capital Fund requirements, and Fleet readiness needs.
  • Support prototype and demonstration development, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), test-case development, functional defect triage, and operational KPI and readiness metric development.
• Cross-Functional & Enterprise Architecture Support
  • Participate in structured enterprise architecture mentorship and hands-on architecture activities with a senior enterprise architect to support future architecture modeling and process transformation efforts.
  • Support related cross-functional project needs, including user story development, data validation, sprint planning, and other priorities as project requirements evolve.
  • Carry out other related duties as assigned to support evolving client, project, and company needs.

Clearance Level:

• Current or ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance is required. Note: To obtain a security clearance, you must be a U.S. citizen and meet the 13 adjudicative guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • 8+ years of Navy/DoD supply chain, logistics, inventory management, or weapon-system sustainment experience.
  • Direct NAVSUP WSS aviation supply chain experience, with comprehensive knowledge of material planning, repair cycles, procurement, inventory positioning, and Fleet support decision-making.
  • Working knowledge of Navy Working Capital Fund (NWCF) supply and inventory management processes.
• Education/Certification:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field. Significant relevant Navy or military experience may substitute for the degree.
• Skills:
  • Demonstrated ability to serve as the primary functional subject matter expert for an aviation supply chain domain while supporting related cross-functional project needs.
  • Ability to engage operational users and senior leaders, facilitate working sessions, collaborate effectively with technical teams, and translate complex supply chain operations into clear requirements.
  • Knowledge of Fleet readiness and weapon-system sustainment.
  • Knowledge of supply planning, buy/repair decision-making, and inventory positioning.
  • Knowledge of business process analysis and transformation.
  • Experience developing operational personas, use cases, requirements, and user stories.
  • Knowledge of supply chain KPIs and readiness analytics.
  • Familiarity with Navy ERP, IRAS, or enterprise logistics data and database structures.
  • Understanding of AI-enabled decision support and predictive analytics concepts.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting Naval Aviation Supply, Fleet Logistics, Squadron Supply, Type Commander (TYCOM) staff, NAVSUP WSS operations, or a related Navy/DoD environment.
• Direct experience using Navy ERP, IRAS, or related NAVSUP legacy supply systems and data architecture.
• Experience supporting demand forecasting, inventory optimization, allowancing, repairables management, digital transformation, ERP, or the use of AI/predictive analytics in supply chain operations.
• Master’s degree, DAWIA Life Cycle Logistics credential, or equivalent advanced logistics experience.

Location & Commitments:

• Position: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: Onsite at our client site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Travel Requirements: May be required
• Location Preference: Must reside within a 50-mile radius of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, due to the on-site/hybrid nature of the position.
• Work Hours: A typical workday consists of eight hours, totaling a forty-hour workweek. We understand that there may be times when employees will need to adjust their work hours due to client needs or personal reasons. To help balance these demands, we offer some flexibility in work schedules.
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Hybrid/remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee recognition programs and company events.

JMA Resources is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a workforce with an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training, are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, physical or mental disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or protected veteran status. 

At JMA Resources, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all qualified individuals. We provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities to ensure equal access throughout the application and hiring process. If you need assistance or require an accommodation, please reach out to Amy Foy, VP of Employee Experience, at afoy@jmares.com.  

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