ORAT Consultant II

Position Overview: 
LAWA is recruiting a candidate to fill the Airport Operational Readiness (AOR) Logistics and Move/Mobilization Coordinator. The successful candidate will manage and oversee the logistics, move & mobilization, planning, developing, coordination, and scheduling of all operational readiness activities for a variety of LAWA’s CIP projects and its stakeholders. 
 
The goal of the AOR program is to ensure that a diverse collection of equipment, systems and operational procedures are tried, tested and fully capable of delivering a smooth and efficient operation on opening day for airport facility activations. 
Duties:

"Manages & produces deliverables to support and define the Operational Readiness Activation & Transition (ORAT) and other related activities. Common tasks & deliverables may include Concept of Operations, Stakeholder Outreach, Technical Reports, Training Plans, Transition Plans, Workshops, Presentations, etc.
Works collaboratively with multiple stakeholder groups to define the current state of operations; determine the future state of operations and the ambitions/opportunities offered by new facilities; diagnose any existing shortfalls and how these can be addressed; create plans for training of staff for new facilities/technologies; implement the ORAT process, evaluate potential impacts of new processes/technologies and how best to minimize them through varying tools and techniques."
Essential Job Duties:

• Manage and coordinate the move and mobilization activities in collaboration with all team members, stakeholders and relevant agencies.
• Manage space logistics and change initiatives, which include driving process improvements across LAWA projects and stakeholders.
• Develop move and mobilization plans for major LAWA CIP projects.
• Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication.
• Manage stakeholder communications and collaboration.
• Participate in and support planning of the Airport Operational Readiness (AOR) Program. 
• Review the design documents and specifications of facilities and systems and assess operational requirements for select CIP projects. 
• Assist in the collection, review and modification of standard operating procedures.
• Assist in developing orientation and familiarization training courses that cover generic facility spaces, functions and systems and individual stakeholder requirements.
• Assist in developing trial scripts and ensure alignment of these by applicable system or function. 
• Coordinate operational readiness activities with applicable stakeholders. 
• Work closely with the AOR Subject Matter Experts on the execution of operational readiness assignments. 
• Submits weekly activity efforts and status reports to the AOR Manager. 
   

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in an airport operational setting is required.
• Experience in change management and optimization of project management processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry practices for airport systems.
• Possess technical skills in project management, aviation operations, documentation, communications, and/or operational or technology testing.
• Proven leadership and management capability is required.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
   

Education/Training

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Construction, Planning or related fields; preferred with a concentration in coordination and logistics; or related field. Master's degree preferred.

Required Skills:

• A minimum of two years’ experience at level within a similar role.
• Proven ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Proven team management skills with effective communication across functions.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry practices for airport systems.
• Possess technical skills in project management, aviation operations, training, documentation, communications, and/or operational or technology testing.
• Proven leadership and management capability is required.
• Conduct business in a professional manner, keeping the client and projects at the forefront of every day’s priority.
• Work with team members to actively contribute to the group to complete tasks, meet goals or manage projects. 
• Work as a team player, actively listening to coworkers, respect ideas and aim to improve the product or process at hand.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills as well as time management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analytical and logical thinking required.
• May assume other duties as required/needed.

Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $98K-$128K