Senior JDA Functional Architect - Full-time / Part-time

TekSynap, a “Fast 50” technology company in the Washington DC area that offers technology solutions to federal, state and local government agencies. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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We are seeking a JDA Functional Architect to join our proposal supporting DLA Logistics Analysis – DLA Aviation.

The task order will provide analytical, program, and project management support to DLA Aviation by providing support to the DLA Aviation Strategic Acquisition Directorate, Business

Process Support Directorate, Planning Process Directorate, and Industrial Support Activities

(ISAs).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experience as a JDA functional architect on a large-scale JDA supply chain implementation.

• Provides architecture JDA technical and functional supply chain solution strategies for DoD logistics networks in demand and distribution planning, collaboration, inventory optimization, and reporting.

• Provides functional direction with design, configuration, development, testing and training of JDA supply chain planning enterprise applications.

• Provides technical direction of supply chain analysis to include business value mapping, organizational readiness and planning application configuration reviews.

• Provides technical direction of the development of JDA supply chain solutions for DoD logistics networks in demand and distribution planning, collaboration, inventory optimization, and reporting.

• Uses JDA Planning Suite to assist with planning, preparation, and simulation of DoD strategic, operational, and tactical supply chain impacts.

• Assists with the reviews and validation of forecasting algorithms and configurations.

• Provides technical direction of the design of KPI dashboards, metrics, and reports to enable client business objectives and priorities. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Senior Level: 8 years of DoD JDA experience

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, Business, Applied Math, or related field.

• Experience programming or developing statistical analyses with SAS, R, SPSS, or SQL,

  Microsoft Office.

• Experience integrating a JDA Planning solution with an SAP Supply Chain and Financials system within the Federal Government.

• Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC) at time of proposal submission.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years of directly related supply chain experience in Aerospace & Defense or related

Industry

• 15+ years of experience implementing and configuring JDA software to support DLA’s

            unique combination of wholesale and retail planning strategies

• 15+ years of experience supporting DLA Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) as a Supply

            Planning SME

• 10+ years of in-depth experience with EBS, JDA, DLA data and analytic systems, and DLA Aviation business processes

• Possesses experience providing senior leadership oversight of multiple projects of similar

            scale and complexity with DLA

• MA/MS Degree from an accredited college or university. BA/BS Degree from an

accredited college or university + 10 years of directly related experience may be substituted for a Master's degree.

COMPETENCIES 

• Establish Focus

• Change Management

• Develop Others

• Oral Communication

• Written Communication

• Interpersonal Awareness

• Build Relationships

• Analytical Thinking

• Conceptual Thinking

• Strategic Thinking

• Technical Expertise

• Initiative

• Foster Innovation

• Results Oriented

• Teamwork

• Customer Service

   

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Location:  Richmond, VA

• Type of environment: Office

• Noise level: Medium

• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

• Amount of Travel: Less Than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

US Citizen

Secret Clearance

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.