Obsolescence Specialist (ILS - remote or hybrid - Kanata) SECRET Cleared

FULL-TIME PERMANENT, W/ BENEFITS

HYBRID, REMOTE or In office (West end Ottawa)

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an Obsolescence Specialist to join our team. The Obsolescence

Specialist provides Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) engineering and analysis with an emphasis on software application-level obsolescence, including logistic support analysis,

dependability, maintenance planning, technical documentation, publications, and training for obsolescence concerns.

Responsibilities:

∙Support the development and maintenance of the Obsolescence Management

Plan and related obsolescence forecasting activities.

∙Contribute to the Obsolescence Management Plan for software application-level obsolescence concerns.

∙Investigate, collaboratively define, and develop a centralized list of high-level software dependencies for a prioritized list of Configuration Items (CIs)

documented in the System Breakdown Structure (SBS). High-level software dependencies may include,��but are not limited to, versions of Java supported,

versions of Operating Software (OS) supported, and any additional major dependencies identified in the software obsolescence roadmap.

∙Track obsolescence information, which may include, but is not limited to, software application version up-rev cycles, software application patching cycles, upcoming changes to licensing models, and obsolescence waivers.

∙Maintain traceability between the obsolescence report and the approved

Configuration Item.

∙Research and track software obsolescence risk for assigned Configuration Items

(CIs),



including end-of-life and end-of-support timelines.

∙Identify emerging obsolescence trends and escalate high-priority obsolescence risks to the Obsolescence Working Group.

∙Maintain traceability and documentation across obsolescence risk assessments and mitigation artifacts.

∙Support Configuration and Data Management audits, ensuring obsolescence data remains accurate and current.

∙Maintain and contribute to obsolescence tracking artifacts and support

Obsolescence Working Group activities within the Collaborative Work

Environment (CWE), ensuring compliance with stakeholder-defined formatting,

documentation, and reporting requirements.

∙Participate in obsolescence risk review meetings and provide input on assigned mitigation deliverables.

∙Support the implementation and tracking of approved obsolescence mitigation and waiver actions.

∙Prepare and update obsolescence status reports and client-facing documentation as required.

∙Attend monthly Obsolescence Meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of obsolescence processes.

∙Apply Integrated Logistic Support Analysis methods to help identify, assess, and mitigate obsolescence issues across the system lifecycle.

∙Participate in Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, refinement, and reviews,





to support obsolescence tracking within the program schedule.

∙Perform other obsolescence-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

∙Must possess an active SECRET security clearance.

∙Must be eligible to be vetted as part of the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

∙Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science,

Information Technology, or a related field, or demonstrated experience performing Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) activities.

∙Proficiency in Excel data management.

∙Detail-oriented, with strong systems thinking.

∙In-depth knowledge of application licensing methods.

∙Expertise in version control and change management.

∙Ability to work with and maintain legacy systems.

∙Experience managing relationships with software vendors.

∙Knowledge in infrastructure software frameworks and their deployment (Java, .NET,

virtualization technologies).

∙Strong computer literacy with proven experience with Microsoft Office products;

Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are essential.

∙Experience interfacing between various internal and external stakeholders.

∙Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities.

∙Experience within procurement, finance, project management, or warehouse environments is desirable.

∙Language: English (essential).

Benefits

3-4 week vacation, full benefits; work on-site (Kanata), hybrid or remote! 85-100k Salary.

For consideration, qualified should apply on-line or contact jobs@thesourcestaffing .com stating the role in the subject line.

📌 Obsolescence Specialist (remote or hybrid Ottawa) (Kanata)
🏢 The Source Staffing
📍 Kanata