Acquisition Logistician Journeyman

Diaconia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaconia seeks a Logistics Analyst with hands-on USAF acquisition logistics experience, focusing on IPSEs 1–4: Product Support Management, Design Interface, Sustaining Engineering, and Supply Support. You will support PM and PSM across the acquisition lifecycle.

Responsibilities include LCSPs, BCAs, PPTP, PPSP, and depot-level sustainment, with emphasis on lifecycle impact assessments and readiness across spares, SE/ATS, data, personnel, facilities, and PHS&T.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with IPSEs 1–4: PSM, Design Interface, Sustaining Engineering, and Supply Support.
• Experience authoring or managing LCSPs, BCAs, and post-production strategies.
• US citizenship and active DoD clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a logistics advisor supporting the PSM's lifecycle management responsibilities.
• Develop and execute LCSPs, BCAs, PPTP, PPSP, and transition plans.
• Lead design interface reviews and engineering change assessments with lifecycle impact.
• Coordinate ILS elements to ensure readiness across spares, SE/ATS, data, training, facilities, and packaging.

Skills

Acquisition logistics

IPSEs 1-4

Logistics planning

DMSMS/MICAP resolution

Education

BA/BS degree

HS/GED

Job description

Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Logistics Analyst with deep, practical experience in USAF acquisition logistics, focused on executing responsibilities aligned with the Integrated Product Support Elements (IPSEs)—specifically IPSEs 1–4: Product Support Management, Design Interface, Sustaining Engineering, and Supply Support. This role supports both the Program Manager (PM) and Product Support Manager (PSM) across the full acquisition lifecycle, from early strategy development to sustainment execution. Candidates must demonstrate actual application of acquisition logistics functions—not just theoretical understanding or adjacent experience. C-130H DSOAR Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key logistics advisor supporting the PSM’s Total Life Cycle Systems Management responsibilities, including planning and executing logistics strategies across acquisition phases.
• Provide logistics and acquisition support for:
  • Development and execution of Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), Business Case Analyses (BCAs), and Post Production Transition Plans (PPTP)
  • Planning and implementation of Post Production Support Plans (PPSP) and Transition to Post Production (TPP) strategies.
• Lead or directly support efforts in design interface reviews, modification and retrofit programs, and engineering change assessments with focus on lifecycle impacts.
• Assist in acquisition management, procurement tracking, provisioning, and asset management for critical components including insurance spares, tooling, SE, and support items.
• Coordinate all elements of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) to ensure readiness across:
  • Spares
  • Support Equipment (SE) / Automatic Test Systems (ATS)
  • Technical data/TOs
  • Manpower, personnel, training
  • Facilities
  • Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T)
  • Supply support and computer resources
    
• Support milestone documentation and planning across the Materiel Solution Analysis, TMRR, EMD, Production & Deployment, and O&S phases of the Defense Acquisition System.
• Apply experience in depot-level sustainment, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), level of repair analysis (LORA), and logistics risk mitigation.
• Participate in technical and programmatic reviews to ensure effective and affordable product support strategies are integrated into system design.
• Analyze and resolve Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and MICAP issues, and support SORAP and field assessments.
• Evaluate and recommend strategies for contractor logistics support (CLS), interim contractor support (ICS), and maintenance activation planning.
  

Disclaimer "The responsibilities and duties outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. However, they are not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time to meet the evolving needs of the organization and client needs.

Requirements

Senior Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret DoD Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level - NO Exceptions
• U.S. Citizenship required for U.S. Government entity.
• AND One of the following combinations of education/experience:
• BA/BS degree, and Ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three (3) of which must be in the DoD
• -OR-
• HS/GED, and Fifteen (15) years of directly related experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with IPSEs 1–4: PSM, Design Interface, Sustaining Engineering, and Supply Support—not just academic familiarity.
• Experience authoring or managing LCSPs, BCAs, modification design interface evaluations, or post-production transition strategies.
• Active involvement in a USAF acquisition-coded billet, or equivalent role within a DoD program office supporting major weapon systems.
• Familiarity with AFLCMC, AFSC, or program offices at the center-level in support of USAF platforms.
• Knowledge of USAF maintenance structure, depot processes, and interface with sustainment logistics functions.
• Ability to interpret and apply DoD, AF, and local logistics/acquisition policies across the lifecycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with PMs, engineers, sustainment teams, and senior leadership.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills to develop and maintain working relationships with the internal and external personnel involved with the project or program.
• Possess the knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an expert in the technical/professional field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DAWIA Level II or III (or equivalent) in Life Cycle Logistics or Program Management.
• Experience supporting acquisition or sustainment of USAF aircraft systems (bonus if maintenance experience is present).
• Working knowledge of SORAP, RCM, LORA, aircraft battle damage repair, and supportability trade studies.
• Experience planning for or overseeing interim contractor support (ICS), CLS, or Depot Activation activities.
• Expertise in identifying logistics and sustainment impacts from design and configuration changes during the EMD or Production phases.