Material Requirements Planning Specialist

Logistics/Operations Specialist

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance - Must be US Citizen

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

Aquila Technology is looking for a highly skilled Logistics/Operations Specialistto support one of the nation's leading defense research organizations. We are looking for a hardworking, fast-paced go-getter to join our group as a logistics/operations specialist. The individual will be quick, organized and be able to work in a dynamic environment. This role combines various logistical tasks, while simultaneously assisting the groups Business Manager with various administrative tasks. The selected candidate will be full-time, and not averse to longer hours/later days when warranted.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update group and individual programmatic Wiki pages on a weekly basis
• Maintain Software versions of all group technical systems
• Maintain all group / group employee property via the in-house property tracking system
• Handle all outgoing shipments of group property and ship orders via SAP
• Assist group administrative assistants in purchasing, Purchase order extensions and adjustments
• Assist the group business manager with various administrative tasks
• Validate and refresh Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) letters
• Take ownership of uptime and system reliability across organization and field environments.
• Work proactively with technical staff to obtain information and track hardware
• Logistical maintenance of organizations developed radios, hardware, and apertures to include SW version, HW revision, property number tracking and location of items

Must Have

• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Skilled multi-tasker
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication
• 2 years - Administrative support experience
• 2 years - Ability to work with internal teams (developers, administrators, IT security and data personnel)
• 2 years - Business operations experience
• 2 years - Materials Management
• 2 years - Familiarity with SharePoint, Wiki, SAP and property management systems

Nice to Have

• Tracks and Allocates Logistics Materials
• SAP ERP Purchasing System experience
• Create and maintain the content on web pages and wikis

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or STEM with 2+ YOE
• Experience with and/or general awareness of the SAP system
• Self-motivated attitude, and able to handle several tasks efficiently.
• Able to move quickly and make progress in loosely defined environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience multitasking with defined deadlines
• Communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Logistics and operations experience at a large company, Federal Government, UARC and/or FFRDC
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Wiki, SAP and property management systems
• Familiarity with ordering systems such as SAP SRM
• Experience with enterprise management systems (Oracle, SAP, SalesForce etc.)

Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:
PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:

• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment

Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) monthsof employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of "B" or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member's Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Fidelity - Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:

• $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s
• Fully vested from day one
• Company match does not apply to catch-up contribution

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursedup to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) -Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Work Location: Candidate will be expected to work onsite 3 days; initially, preference will be for onsite to be Mon/Tues/Wed for training purposes.

Clearance Level: Interim clearance is sufficient to start

Interview process: Initial Zoom screening followed by a second-round onsite interview.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.