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Senior Production Advisor to the Air Force Sustainment Center Commander
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide · Posted 81 days ago
Hybrid Robins AFB, GA $152K – $210K Apply by Jul 27, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Education
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Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The Senior Technical Expert serves as the principal production advisor to the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) Commander. The executive's primary mission is to optimize depot maintenance outcomes for critical military assets-including aircraft, missiles, commodities, and propulsion systems.
What You'll Do
- →The Senior Technical Expert serves as the principal production advisor to the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) Commander and is the recognized authority on AFSC depot maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations.
- →This includes direct oversight of depot finances, infrastructure, and the systemic impacts of supply chain performance on overall AFSC business outcomes.
- →In this role, the executive integrates the activities of cross-functional experts to formulate independent, comprehensive assessments for the Commander regarding the operational health and performance of the Air Logistics Complexes.
- →By ensuring that engineering and maintenance talent is efficiently targeted, the advisor exploits state-of-the-art technology to optimize the development, sustainment, modification, and protection of critical military equipment.
- →Driven by a focus on continuous improvement, the expert questions conventional approaches, develops novel operational insights, and implements innovative programs to modernize sustainment practices.
- →Because AFSC's sustainment programs carry national strategic value and draw high Congressional interest, the executive represents the AFSC, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), and Headquarters Air Force (HQ USAF) across diverse external forums.
- →The advisor provides expert guidance on complex sustainment matters to high-level stakeholders, including center leadership, Program Executive Officers (PEOs), Program Activity Executives (PAEs), program managers, sister services, and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
- →Beyond defense boundaries, the executive engages with industry leaders, professional associations, academic institutions, and international Allies.
- →Serving as the primary Air Force focal point, the expert ensures the establishment of state-of-the-art MRO operating environments necessary to execute safe, secure, and effective missions, while simultaneously guiding the professional development of the future AFSC MRO workforce.
- →The executive provides the authoritative technical expertise required to develop, tailor, and apply advanced MRO operations specifically for Air Force weapon systems.
- →At the request of senior agency and government officials, the advisor leads and conducts critical, independent studies to deliver actionable findings, recommendations, and conclusions on complex logistics sustainment issues.
- →By technically guiding multiple major studies, the expert directly influences strategic operational shifts and recommends critical adjustments regarding the direction and expenditure of program funds.
- →Furthermore, the advisor chairs authoritative reviews and evaluations to investigate deep-seated engineering and logistics challenges, recommending the continuation, modification, or cessation of specific AFSC efforts to guarantee process quality, cost-efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
- →Representing the AFSC on high-level national panels, interagency committees, and international working groups, the executive helps shape policies addressing the defense industrial base and evolving national security needs.
Requirements
- ✓A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is desired.
- ✓A master's or advanced degree in a related business or management field is highly desired.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 2df77b6b-1085-43f7-8688-818b4a6568d6
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