Terrestris Global Solutions is seeking to hire a Mid-Level Material Readiness Advisor to urgently support MARFORRES G-4. specifically with expertise in Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPAC). This advisor will be responsible for providing comprehensive oversight, assistance, guidance, and training. Their primary focus will be on conducting thorough virtual and physical audits and ensuring meticulous accountability, readiness reporting, and serviceability. These advisory efforts will be directed towards units assigned to support Global Force Management (GFM) requirements as well as those units allocated for supporting regional Operational Plans (OPLANs). This role is critical in maintaining the highest standards of materiel readiness across the MARFORRES. The duties are to be performed at MARFORRES Headquarters, 2000 Opelousas Avenue New Orleans, LA.
Responsibilities: Material Readiness Advisor shall assume the role of a key advisor to MARFORRES, specializing in CPAC. Their expertise will encompass fundamental aspects of CPAC, detailed strategies for Organizational and Field CPAC, and the effective implementation of CPAC. This role is pivotal in guiding MARFORRES through advanced methodologies and best practices in corrosion management to enhance overall operational integrity and longevity of assets. Material Readiness Advisor shall educate subordinate units about CPAC through over-the-shoulder training at using unit locations. As required, provide on-site analysis/assistance to the using units within MARFORRES, which includes providing statistics and reports on their current status and instructions on correcting deficiencies as necessary. Maintain continuous communication with MARFORRES, MSC's, and appropriate points of contact. The contractors will need to have a working relationship with personnel from MARFORRES and the Major Support Commands Participate in periodic internal and external meetings to facilitate training covering CPAC and equipment sustainment. Provide independent analysis of the equipment sustainment processes within MARFORRES and provide analysis to appropriate organizations within the Force. Assist in maintaining the CPAC database. Provide input and support for updates to the MARFORRES Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Provide tailored training and mentoring to MARFORRES units to ensure compliance with CPAC orders, directives, and policies to enhance equipment sustainability and readiness of the force. Audit records as required and conduct training as required via "right seat left seat" concept. Analyzing equipment for corrosion issues, prioritizing corrosion prevention, and control in program planning, and developing strategies to mitigate corrosion in both newly fielded and existing equipment. Record equipment corrosion conditions to establish the current state and drive future condition-based maintenance requirements. Identify gaps, assess future needs, and refine strategies to address the evolving challenges in corrosion prevention and control, especially in harsh operating environments. Engage CPAC customers for potential product identification. Minimum Requirements: · Must have held a 0491 Logistics/Mobility Chief MOS in the Marine Corps or equivalent. · Knowledge of supply and maintenance functions for the entire Marine Corps and specifically the unique nature of MARFORRES, as well as a thorough knowledge of tactical logistics; excellent oral and written communications skills. · The ability to act independently in analyzing and auditing records whilst conducting physical inventory operations. · Experience in coordinating and facilitating actions between multiple units; Knowledge of supply and maintenance management principles and practices in order to facilitate and enhance processes and performance; · Experience working with advanced technologies and Automatic Identification Technology. · Active Secret clearance or higher
