Job: Lead C2 Logistics Systems Engineer

General Dynamics C4 Systems' Battle Management Systems Division designs, develops, and integrates highly sophisticated command, control, and communications systems for the U.S. military, federal agencies, civil governments and related international customers. These state-of-the-art, integrated systems combine advanced visualization software and multi-sensor inputs to provide near real-time situational awareness to tactical decision makers. Our engineers help transform large amounts of complex data into useful information that is clearly and intuitively presented to end users, enabling them to make better-informed decisions. We design and develop systems and software for a wide range of global missions including: battle command; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; airspace management; crisis and emergency management; peace keeping and contingency operations; drug intervention, and public safety.

GDC4S intends to hire a Lead C2 Logistics Systems Engineer for BMSD, to specifically focus on front end logistics software development and systems integration projects and related pursuit activities for new business acquisition. This is a new hire, intended to augment the skill sets of existing staff and is required to expand the services of the logistics function.

MISSION:
Elevate logistics software development and logistics systems integration capabilities and ensure the ability to meet planned deliverables on current projects. Position the division for follow-on work with existing customers and support sales and EBIT goals.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
To achieve the mission for this position, the Lead C2 Logistics Systems Engineer must produce the following critical actions and results:
1. Business Capture: Work with other technical leaders to pursue and capture logistics systems projects. Author white papers and technical elements of proposal volume.
2. Develop System Requirements: Work with customers and internal engineers to develop system requirements, including site survey. Serve as a lead systems engineer and military subject matter expert on logistics and transportation systems, their operational employment, and the technical and systems issues involved in interoperability and integration in Systems of Systems environments.
3. Develop Execution Plan: Develop execution plan to meet customer requirements, including make/buy decisions, use of COTS materials, development of software, integration with other vendors? products and systems. This will include trade studies and project analysis.
4. Resource Planning: Assist in determining projected head count across multi-disciplinary engineering functions and work with program team to ensure adequate staffing.
5. Program Implementation: Act as Lead Systems Engineer on medium-to-large size programs. Participate and/or lead peer reviews, design reviews, etc.
6. Manage Subcontracts: Write Statement of Work and ensure clarity of requirements with subcontractors. Monitor technical performance, resolve issues, and ensure quality output.
7. Technical Leadership: Stay current with policy and organizational trends in DoD and provide assessments of the business impacts of changes and the development of new business opportunities. Provide assistance in the use of advanced technologies for programs as appropriate.
8. Future Opportunities: Maintain an awareness of opportunities with current customers. Recommend additional company capabilities to customers. Assist in the preparation of proposals, writing of white papers and assessment of requirements for targeted business opportunities.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
? The success of the Lead C2 Logistics Systems Engineer in achieving the objectives described above will be measured by the following:
? Successfully serves as SME / Go-To person for technical solutions.
? Completes execution plan that supports efforts to meet customer requirements.
? Helps to keep programs on schedule with a high level of technical proficiency and assists in resource planning.
? Keeps subcontractors on track with technical performance.
? Engages successfully with the organization and execution teams.
? Helps capture targeted business opportunities through writing white papers, assessments, and proposals.

The ideal candidate will have the following education, work history, knowledge, and skills.
Education: BS Degree in a technical field related to systems engineering is required. Desired Major(s) are Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering. Advanced degree recommended.
Experience, knowledge, and skills: Minimum 10 years in Systems Engineering field, preferably within DoD programs. Ideal candidate exhibits multi-disciplinary expertise (breadth across knowledge areas), with a wide background including:
? Experience in DoD logistics transformation systems associated with