A&E Logistics SME

Cypress Lake Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedule

Mentor teammates

Meaningful work

Small business environment

Job summary

Cypress Lake Solutions, LLC seeks a part-time Ammunition and Explosives (A&E) Logistics SME to support the AvMC Fires Directorate at Redstone Arsenal, AL. You will coordinate A&E shipments, maintain inventory accountability, and support safe storage and handling practices.

Collaborating with ASP, QASAS, and other safety and transportation offices, you will ensure compliance with DoD/DOT requirements while preparing shipping documents and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Experience handling and shipping ammunition and explosives under DoD and DOT requirements.
• Experience managing large, high-value A&E stockpiles in AMCATS.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipments from request through movement.
• Maintain stockpile accountability using AMCATS.
• Reconcile inventories and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare shipment and turn-in documentation.
• Review Interim Hazard Classifications (IHC).
• Support safe storage and facility operations.
• Brief leadership on findings and recommended solutions.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Inventory control

Safety compliance

A&E logistics

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

AMCATS

DA Forms 581

Job description

Cypress Lake Solutions Part-time A&E Logistics SME Redstone Arsenal, AL·Part time Company website

Cypress Lake Solutions, LLC is seeking a part-time Ammunition and Explosives (A&E) Logistics SME to support the Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) Fires Directorate. You will coordinate A&E shipments, maintain inventory accountability, and support safe storage and handling practices. Working closely with logistics, transportation, surveillance, and safety personnel, you will help ensure ammunition and explosives are available and properly managed for research, development, test, and evaluation purposes.

About Cypress Lake Solutions

Cypress Lake Solutions is a mission-driven small business based in North Alabama near Redstone Arsenal, serving the heart of the U.S. defense and aerospace community. Our mission is to serve with integrity, lead with compassion, and deliver with excellence—putting people first in every solution we provide. We are more than a service provider; we are stewards of trust who value meaningful relationships with our clients, employees, and community. Rooted in faith and principles of servant leadership, we strive to operate with humility, transparency, and the belief that doing what is right always comes before doing what is easy. Our culture is shaped by four guiding priorities:

Faith: We lead with integrity and a commitment to ethical decision-making.
Family: We support employees’ responsibilities at home and encourage healthy work-life balance.
Fulfillment: We help our team pursue meaningful work and grow professionally.
Fellowship: We value camaraderie, teamwork, and celebrating achievements.

Employees at Cypress Lake are treated as trusted professionals and empowered to excel in their mission.

Description

Location

This position supports the U.S. Army DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC) Fires Directorate at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, neighboring Huntsville, AL.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate shipments from request through movement. Support inbound and outbound A&E shipments, working with Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) personnel, Quality Assurance Specialists (Ammunition Surveillance) (QASAS), and the Logistics Readiness Center’s inbound and outbound freight sections.


• Maintain reliable stockpile accountability. Use the Aviation and Missile Command Ammunition Tracking System (AMCATS) to manage inventory and supporting records for A&E stored across magazines and operating buildings.


• Reconcile inventories and resolve discrepancies. Coordinate and validate monthly inventories, investigate differences, and maintain documentation that supports audits and regulatory reviews.


• Prepare shipment and turn-in documentation. Complete and coordinate requisitions, shipping documents, inbound control number requests, MCN requests, Requests to Ship.


• Review and coordinate Interim Hazard Classifications (IHC).


• Support safe storage and facility operations. Conduct and coordinate spot inspections addressing explosives safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, support facility licensing, and track corrective actions through resolution.


• Keep stakeholders informed. Coordinate logistics and compliance issues with supporting organizations and brief leadership on findings, outstanding actions, and recommended solutions.


• Applicants must meet one of the following combinations, with experience relevant to the duties of this position:
  
  
  
  • High school diploma or GED with at least 15 years of relevant experience.
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 9 years of relevant experience.
  
  
  • Master’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
  
  
  
  


• Practical experience handling and shipping ammunition and explosives under DoD and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.


• Experience managing large, high-value A&E stockpiles in AMCATS and conducting inventories and audits.


• The ability to coordinate across ASP, QASAS, transportation offices, Defense Ammunition Center (DAC), AMCOM and AvMC Safety offices, and other command and local organizations.


• Working proficiency with DA Form 581; DD Forms 1149, 1348-1, and 626; TB 700-2; MIL-STD-129; DOT regulations; and IHC requirements.


• Expertise in storage compatibility, net explosive weight limits, occupational safety, and corrective action management.


• A demonstrated ability to organize munitions support around customer requirements for production, testing, and maintenance.


• Must be a U.S. citizen and either possess or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Work Schedule

• Part-time, as-needed basis


• Anticipated average workload of approximately 30 hours per week

What We Offer

• 401(k) plan with generous company matching


• Flexible work schedule aligned with mission needs


• Opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of A&E logistics specialists


• Meaningful work supporting national defense programs


• Collaborative, mission-focused small business environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cypress Lake Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.