Military Maintenance and Sustainment Strategy Leader

Job Description Summary The Military Maintenance and Sustainment Strategy Leader will support a GE Edison Works next generation military program. In this role you will participate in cross-functional teams to develop maintenance and sustainment strategies that align with aircraft integrator and Department of Defense (DoD) customers’ needs. You will support the development of all data, information, and equipment required to maintain and sustain an advanced propulsion system through testing and operational fielding. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Assume significant role within Integrated Product Support (IPS) team Partner and primary technical point of contact with airframe integrator and DoD customers to identify and establish maintenance and sustainment requirements and concepts Technical lead for Thrust Enhancement System Sustainment development Author technical documents such as Integrated Product Support Management Plans, Life Cycle Management Plans, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Facilities Requirements Documents, Spare Parts Provisioning, and Depot Maintenance Plans Lead the establishment and activation of organizational, intermediate, and depot level maintenance and sustainment capabilities Participate in Reliability Centered Maintenance Analysis and Level of Repair Analysis Support identification of spare parts requirements, forecasting, and management Provide input to life cycle cost models and supportability trade studies Provide input on the design and engineering of support equipment and the authoring of technical manuals and training Partner and work cross-functionally with maintainability, reliability, safety, supportability, and human factors engineers within the DoD Integrated Product Support Framework Interface with systems and design engineering organizations to support maintenance and sustainment capability development Performs daily, weekly, and monthly management utilizing GE Aerospace’s FLIGHT DECK principles to drive team progress and achieve defined program milestones and objectives Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (or a High School diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of relevant propulsion system maintenance, sustainment, or logistics experience) + minimum of 5 years of propulsion system maintenance, sustainment, or logistics experience Familiarity of U.S. military organizations, maintenance and sustainment processes and procedures, and the DoD’s Integrated Product Support elements Familiarity with turbine engine systems and demonstrated knowledge of logistics and sustainment processes for military turbine engines Minimum of 8 years of experience related to the role responsibilities Minimum of 6 years of military or DoD related industry experience Minimum of 4 years of relevant propulsion system maintenance, sustainment, or logistics experience Ability to work full-time, on-site at GE Aerospace headquarters in Cincinnati, OH; due to security requirements there are very limited work from home or remote opportunities Ability to travel to customer sites as needed (estimated 10% travel requirement) This role is restricted to U.S. Citizens Must have or qualify for a U.S. Government Secret Clearance This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment. Desired Characteristics Master’s degree from an accredited college or university Direct experience working with, or for the U.S. military in the maintenance, operation, or sustainment of aircraft or propulsion systems Prior military experience as a maintenance officer or enlisted aircraft maintenance technician (tactical aircraft maintenance and aerospace propulsion highly desired) Experience with maintenance or sustainment of 5th generation military aircraft, such as the B-2, F-22 or F-35 Demonstrated ability to interface and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects Active U.S. Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​ Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​ Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​ Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​ Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Additional Information GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes