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Steven Dittmer

Lexington Park,MD

Summary

Multi-faceted logistics specialist with a proven track record of optimizing operations and reducing costs. Known for reliability, a results-driven approach, exceptional organizational skills, and integrity in fostering positive client relationships. Committed to enhancing productivity and ensuring client satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in collaborating with vendors, customers, and team members to meet demanding schedules. Proficient in internal organization, inventory management, problem-solving, and supplier coordination. Focused professional adept at devising innovative solutions to business concerns and objectives. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with a self-motivated and tactical mindset. Exceptional at building strong relationships and employing critical thinking skills to make decisive decisions.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Assistant Program Manager, Logistics

Department of Defense
03.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for interfacing with Headquarters Marine Corps, Marine Corps Systems Command, Naval Special Warfare (NSW), and other NAVAIR entities and contractors in performance of duties and in the resolution of issues.
  • Represents Logistics at Program Management Reviews, Contract Negotiations, ILS Working Groups, Logistics Products and Process Reviews, and Maintenance Working Groups in support of the IPT.
  • Responsible for reviewing equipment technical performance specifications/requirements, including reliability and maintainability data, and assist with determining detailed requirements for each ILS element including support and test equipment, technical data and publications, and spare and repair parts.
  • Assists in the development of program Statement of Work (SOW) and Contractor Data Requirements List items in support of the respective SOW/s.
  • Develops and implement product support and maintenance concepts/requirements for the RQ-21A to achieve program goals and objectives with minimum life cycle cost.
  • Provides updates as required and annual to the RQ-21A Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP).
  • Maintains Ground Segment portion of the RQ-21A Logistics Requirements and Funding Summary (LRFS), provide input to the IPTL and respective BFM.
  • Reviews Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) and develop the technical evaluation to ensure the alignment of required logistic elements to support upgrade.
  • Critically evaluates causes of support related problems and choose appropriate courses of action that balance the interests of the program mission and the stakeholders.
  • Led the transition of supply support from NAVSUP to SOFSA.
  • Coordinated with all stakeholders from Engineering, Fleet operational activities at USMC and SPECOPS operational units, NAVSUP and/or OEM.
  • Ensured operational units ordered parts from correct activity enabling seamless and uninterrupted support to operational units
    which resulted in sustained 100% MC rate.
  • Coordinated the planning and execution of the USMC (divested) and NSW (divesting) RQ-21 Divestment Strategy which was the first
    time a divestment strategy was developed with the current Logistics Team. Researched policy and guidance enabling the RQ-21A IPT to comply with policy and adhere to defined timelines.
  • Reviewed the FRACAS CDRL on monthly basis to determine which components/systems are experiencing increased failure/replacement
    rates to assist researching the root cause of the failure via discussions with Engineering, Fleet, FST, NSW and/or OEM.
  • Communicates with NAVSUP on weekly basis for supply related issues to determine what items currently have long lead times, which
    items are nearing obsolescence and provide direction on what actions are required for further support.
  • Communicates with Fleet/FST on weekly basis to address current activities to adhere to readiness objectives and provide direction on what actions are required for further support.
  • Analyzed RQ-21's Divestment of NSW and USMC systems, identified requirement to detect long lead item components leading to the development of an EOL action tracker. The tracker is operated by the PMA team in order to determine whether the PMA can sustain utilizing current component inventory from either NIWC or SARDIP assets.
  • Volunteered and selected to be the COR/Lead Logistician/Technical POC in the development of the RQ-21 SOFSA requirements package, earning a PMA-263 LoA for negotiating and awarding on time, to support future NSW operations.
    Led the development, planning and execution of the requirements package which included writing a SOO, QASP and IGCE meeting contractual deadline.
  • Lead Logistician reviewing all RQ-21A Logistics CDRLs for approval or denial.
  • Analyzed reports and coordinated with NSW and SOFSA to recognize changing OCONUS operations. Due to the changing OCONUS operations, performed a contract modification of the current Base and Option SOO removing (1) Full Time Employee supporting OCONUS operations from the initial (4) which garnered a $250K cost savings and implemented a material line to procure necessary HAZMAT material.
  • Developing a contract modification of the Option SOO to extend the OY by (7) months implementing that SOFSA will perform the full disposal, disposition and sustainment of the RQ-21A system which will include assistance to remove systems OCONUS.
  • Lead RQ-21 Logistician on CRBs asserting implementation of Logistics requirements and reviews all ECPs .
  • Lead RQ-21 Logistician to review ECPs, RAMECs and TDs via ECM for routing and approval. Uploads TDs to NATEC and informs stakeholders after completion.
  • Evaluated RQ-21A systems stored at AMARG and determined that the containers, components and systems could be repurposed to Other Government Agencies (OGAs).
  • Negotiating the transfer of RQ-21A divested assets to be repurposed and re-utilized by Other Government Agencies (OGAs). This effort resulted in a cost savings initiative of $25.6M for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), $9.3M for Foreign Military Sales (FMS), $8.5M for MQ-27 Scan Eagle and $757M for Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO).
  • Acting RQ-21A Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) that leads communication between all functional teams and integrates multiple stakeholders to achieve project success. Coordinates responses to queries, data calls, drills, program briefs, and other requests for information from NAVAIR, Congressional Liaison, Industry counterparts and other entities. Supports Leadership with development of the program budget which may include preparation of spend plans, entries into budget exhibits, preparation of monthly obligations and expenditures variance reports and other documentation.

Design Interface/Maintenance Planner

Department of Defense
07.2018 - 03.2021
  • Ensures maintainability, availability, supportability, and affordability through participation in a series of Supportability Analysis, including but not limited to Logistics Trade Studies, Use Studies, Baseline Comparative Study (BCS), Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), Condition Based Maintenance (CBM), Event Based Maintenance (EBM) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) analysis
  • Each of the various supportability analysis are subsets of the Maintenance Planning Process
  • Makes recommendations that ensure that the supportability analyses performed are logical, analytical, repeatable and auditable, and result in successful identification of maintenance requirements and support alternatives
  • Documents the results of these efforts in the Maintenance Plan to achieve readiness, ownership cost, and logistics footprint objectives
  • Demonstrates ability to develop, implement, and sustain maintenance and supply support solutions that are integrated and optimized in support of the Fleet and development of efficient Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems
  • Promote and support Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) initiatives for maintenance and supply activities in the Fleet, FRCs, and NAVSUP WSS
  • Develop maintenance concepts and plans that support that applicable program’s life cycle goals
  • Familiar with and capable of working with Process Improvement methods and tools
  • Develops common processes, procedures, and tools for planning, implementing, and sustaining cost-wise readiness improvement initiatives
  • Makes recommendations designed to ensure continued Fleet maintenance and supply support throughout the life cycle of aviation weapon systems and related equipment
  • Provides logistics knowledge to Weapons Systems Program Offices and Logistics Managers as required, ensuring that the designed Product Support meets established supportability requirements and performance parameters
  • Ensure the development of supportability test and evaluation procedures and success criteria, participate in formal and informal test and evaluation activities, and provide critical feedback regarding supportability risk to Program Offices and assigned in-service support organizations
  • Contribute to the development of test plans and test reports
  • Assist in the execution and documentation of pre-validation to prove supportability of aircraft and/or weapons systems
  • Participate in deficiency identification, documentation, and resolution.

Logistics Management Specialist

Department of Defense
07.2015 - 07.2018
  • Determines detailed requirements, within available or allocated resources, for funds, manpower, facilities, equipment, supplies, and supporting services
  • Monitors progress toward meeting the logistics plan and identifying the cause and impact of delays or other problems
  • Prepares briefings, reports, analyses, and recommendations to assist in future formulations of logistics program planning and execution
  • Analyzed policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and assessing their impact on current support operations.

Agent Aspirant

State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance
03.2015 - 07.2015
  • Sold various financial products to new and existing policyholders
  • Assessed insurance and financial reviews for new and existing policyholders
  • Managed client payment plan accounts
  • Provided detailed explanations regarding policy contract.

Sales Consultant

Tom Hodges Auto Sales
09.2014 - 02.2015
  • Collected and analyzed customer and market data
  • Maintained and enhanced current and prior customer relationships to expand customer base
  • Analyzed customer needs and requirements to determine credit qualifications
  • Handled customer objections and questions in a way to ensure sales closure.

Claim Representative

State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance
06.2011 - 09.2014
  • Applied knowledge of policies and procedures when determining coverage and concluding claims
  • Coordinated with outside sources to obtain information to aid in claim resolution
  • Assisted in the training of less experienced Claim Representatives
  • Investigated/coordinated the handling of large, multi-property claims which involved multi-states and multi-company contacts including coordination with State Farm and other personnel and external organizations
  • Obtained license to practice insurance from the North Carolina and Delaware Department of Insurance.

VP Platform Coordinator Intern

Wyle Aerospace Group
05.2008 - 01.2011
  • Developed an inventory control process for spare electronic components
  • Implemented aerial and oceanographic mapping filing system for Naval aviators
  • Assisted with installation of project equipment on P-3 Orion aircraft
  • Developed proficient skills in Microsoft Office, primarily PowerPoint and Excel.

Home Essentials Sales Representative

Best Buy
10.2005 - 01.2011
  • Established strong relationships with customers
  • Developed successful sales techniques by evaluating each sales interaction
  • Inventory/Asset Protection Specialist
  • Deterred theft and maintained shrink.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
05.2011

Certification

  • NAVAIRU Principles of Logistics Certified
  • Aviation Maintenance Officer School Graduate – Second in Class 17-080
  • AIR 6.0 NADP Council Position: Letter of Appreciation
  • AIRSpeed White & Yellow Belt Certified
  • Life Cycle Logistics Level III Certified
  • Program Management Level I Certified
  • Facilities Engineering Level I Certified

Accomplishments

  • Dean’s List
  • Spring 2011
  • Fall 2010
  • Fall 2009
  • Spring 2009
  • John O. Moseley Leadership School Scholarship Recipient & Graduate
  • Initiate of Order of Omega, National Greek Leadership Honor Society
  • Sloop Institute for Excellence in Leadership Graduate
  • Outstanding Greek Leadership Award
  • Excellence In Chapter Management Award
  • Most Improved Chapter Award

Activities

  • NADP Professional Development Council, Tour Coordinator, Oct FY18, Oct FY19
  • NADP Professional Development Council, President, Oct FY17, Oct FY18, Established 'Mock Interview' Program, Generated 'Rotational POC' Form, Continued Collaboration with Cross-Competencies, Created 'Athletic Coordinator' Position, Promoted 'Intern Award'
  • 6.0 Recreation Committee, Social Coordinator, Oct FY16, Oct FY17
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon, President, May 2010, May 2011, Awarded Most Improved Chapter, Awarded Excellence in Chapter Management, Greek Man of the Year Nominee
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Vice President, Dec 2009, May 2010
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Social Chair, Dec 2009, May 2010
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Fundraising Chair, May 2009, Dec 2009
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Scholarship Chair, Dec 2008, May 2009
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Rush/Recruitment Chair, May 2008, Dec 2008
  • Inter-fraternity Council, Vice President of Recruitment, May 2009, May 2010
  • Order of Omega, Vice President of Programming, Jan 2011, May 2011, Recruitment Committee
  • Greek Council, Assistant Academic Chair, May 2010, May 2011

Timeline

Deputy Assistant Program Manager, Logistics

Department of Defense
03.2021 - Current

Design Interface/Maintenance Planner

Department of Defense
07.2018 - 03.2021

Logistics Management Specialist

Department of Defense
07.2015 - 07.2018

Agent Aspirant

State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance
03.2015 - 07.2015

Sales Consultant

Tom Hodges Auto Sales
09.2014 - 02.2015

Claim Representative

State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance
06.2011 - 09.2014

VP Platform Coordinator Intern

Wyle Aerospace Group
05.2008 - 01.2011

Home Essentials Sales Representative

Best Buy
10.2005 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Frostburg State University

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