Material Control Manager

H-CORE, Office of Supply, Production, and Distribution Support

Overview

The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is a public health preparedness and emergency response organization in the Office of the Secretary at the United States Department of Health and Human Services. ASPR was created under the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act in the wake of Hurricane Katrina to lead the nation in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the adverse health effects of public health emergencies and disasters.

Aveshka, Inc. a Softtek Company is in search for multiple Material Control Manager candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support the management, oversight, and coordination of current and future operations to include all aspects of the USG COVID-19 and, as appropriate, other public health response.
• Analyze existing end-to-end supply chain resilience including inventory management, maintenance, and distribution operations in federal government and industrial base organizations with a focus on supporting medical counter measures and public health.
• Analyze and provide recommendations for improvement to processes using data on existing end-to-end system-support supply chains at enterprise, wholesale, and retail levels in government organizations.
• Provide data collection and analysis support to foster planning, operations, and scheduling.
• Support the aggregation of multiple data points and collate information into succinct White House-level products for senior leaders.

• Support the monitoring, tracking, operations, and situational awareness related to the ordering distribution, and administration of federally purchased medical countermeasures and shall review utilization and ordering data to identify anomalies and work with partners to correct data.
• Collaborate with the industry partners, including 3rd party vendors, for deliveries of ancillary supplies such as needles, syringes, and other materials required for successful administration of COVID-19 and, as appropriate, other vaccine and therapeutics.
• Monitor and track ordering, including production of ordering briefing materials to help stakeholders and leadership understand the ordering process and status of ordering.
• Collaborate with administration sites, Regional Teams, and other stakeholders to ensure they understand federal ordering guidelines, know how to access product.
• Collaborate with acquisition and distribution teams to produce and analyze ordering and utilization briefing products and supply data to help stakeholders and leadership understand the ordering process and status of ordering, and support decision-making.
• Build, maintain, and coordinate collaboration between H-CORE and interagency, intergovernmental, Private, Non-Profit, State, Local, and Tribal partners, and organizations to provide actionable information and knowledge to support leadership decisions and avoid duplication of efforts.
• Draft responses to requests for information (RFIs) from Regional Teams, external affairs, and others about the ordering process.
• Coordinate with distributors to understand their status, concerns, and potential ways to improve the process.
• Assist new sites with navigating the registration process.
• Assist in the development and editing of various documents, including meeting summaries, and briefing materials.

Qualifications

Required Education

Required Experience

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Logistics and Operations Career field
• US citizenship (required)
• Experience guiding and tracking execution of multiple planning lines of effort.
• Experience in assisting with coordinating collaborations with other federal government agencies, industry, and international organizations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel,Teams, and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Strong proficiency of remote/virtual meeting environments such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills (e.g., time management, communication, setting goals, delegation, working under pressure, self-motivation, analytical thinking and problem-solving, and attention to detail).
• Demonstrated ability to convey complex information to senior leaders in both virtual and in person meetings/environments.
• Knowledge of logistics/supply chain management, optimization, and effectiveness.
• Knowledge and experience with logistics operations.
• Proficiency in deliberate and crisis action planning initiatives.
• Demonstrated Advanced Excel and PowerPoint Skills.
• Experience working with government institutions in support of logistics efforts.
• Masters or advanced degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of requirements for Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II certification or similar federal acquisition certifications.

Required Clearance

About Aveshka:

Aveshka is a professional services firm focused on addressing our nation's most complex threats and challenges. As a small business we're committed to supporting our clients' missions with services delivered by our diverse and experienced staff. With expertise in cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, and public health, our experience base spans federal, state, and local governments, as well as private sector entities.

Aveshka encourages collaborative communication and ongoing learning. Some of our benefits include:

• Extensive training programs
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Education reimbursement
• Technology benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Generous paid time off and much more!

Aveshka is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)