Acquisition Logistician, Journeyman

Colsa; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

COLSA is seeking an Acquisition Logistician Journeyman to assist in planning, executing, and managing an affordable, comprehensive logistics support strategy across all lifecycle phases. Possesses independent judgment to evaluate schedules and resolve programmatic issues while ensuring readiness and supportability within cost, schedule, and performance constraints.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Program Office and Staff levels, implementing ILS planning, and integrating logistics across

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and troubleshoot complex operational issues.
• Experience applying acquisition logistics procedures and interfacing with program offices and staff.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing, updating, and reviewing critical documents for program office use supporting acquisition and sustainment logistics.
• Support program office through milestones/phases including MSAs, MMRR, EMD, Production, Deployment, Operations and Support.
• Apply Air Force product support elements and assist in transportation plan development and GFP/GFE processes.

Skills

Acquisition logistics

Program management

Independent worker

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) or HS Diploma with DoD experience

Job description

The Acquisition Logistician Journeyman assists in planning, executing, and managing an affordable, comprehensive systems support strategy. Serving as a key interface at Program Office and Staff levels, this role supports cradle-to-grave acquisition and sustainment logistics across all lifecycle phases—from Materiel Solution Analysis and Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction through Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD), Production & Deployment, and Operations & Support. The Journeyman operates with high independence to evaluate schedules, troubleshoot programmatic challenges, and ensure system readiness and supportability within established cost, schedule, and performance constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in producing, updating, and reviewing critical documents for program office use that support the full spectrum of acquisition and sustainment logistics efforts.
• Support the program office through all milestones and phases, including Materiel Solution Analysis, Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction, EMD, Production and Deployment, and Operations and Support.
• Apply the Air Force’s 12 product support elements in alignment with the Product Support Manager’s (PSM) Guidebook.
• Provide expert assistance with transportation plan development and navigating the defense transportation system process.
• Apply knowledge of Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) purchasing to assist in determining costs, developing budgets, processing purchase documentation, and resolving availability issues.
• Identify and provide recommendations and solutions to reduce weapons system total ownership cost.
• Integrate logistics functions—including supply, maintenance, procurement, and quality assurance—into unified fielding and sustainment plans.
• Monitor program milestone compliance, track action items across functional teams, and integrate multi-agency taskings.
• Perform schedule and risk assessments, identify conflicting priorities, and propose actionable mitigations to program leadership.
• Review engineering and logistics changes to evaluate their impact on weapon system availability, supportability, and budgets.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment across government and contractor teams regarding program goals and conflict resolution.

Logistics Policy, Guidance, and Acquisition Planning

• Apply a working knowledge of logistics policy and guidance, including Title 10 United States Code Section 2466 (depot-level maintenance limitations) and applicable Air Force systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the theories and principles of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) planning, development, and execution to integrate functions into a structured, viable program.
• Utilize an understanding of system life cycle concepts and design principles as they apply to research, development, and acquisition.
• Maintain a working understanding of contractual processes, procedures, and technical requirements.
• Assist in the planning, analysis, and coordination required for a system’s (or subsystem’s) acquisition and subsequent transfer into operational use.
• Assist in performing material solution analyses leading up to design reviews.
• Produce and support the development of draft documentation and presentation materials as requested or necessitated by programmatic limits based on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assist in identifying and correlating specific resource requirements (funding, manpower, material, facilities, and services) needed to support the program.
• Assist in developing and analyzing data to define logistics objectives and goals.

Logistics and Maintainability Support

• Assist in evaluating Common and Peculiar Support Equipment (CSE/PSE)
• Support Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability-Cost (RAM-C) program evaluations and logistics test and evaluation planning.
• Assist in the development of logistics support plans, maintainability programs, and systems acquisition requirements analysis.
• Conduct systems acquisition requirements analysis and participate in life cycle cost and budget control activities.
• Assess Automated Information Systems (AIS) compatibility, software/hardware standardization, and technical baseline data.
• Research, compile, and validate maintenance and operational data from automated reporting systems to support decision-making.

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Management

• Coordinate and monitor day-to-day ILS activities across diverse technical and operational organizations.
• Track project deliverables to ensure compliance with established program baseline criteria.
• Advise USG leadership promptly on emerging schedule variances, deficiencies, and priority conflicts.

Professional Skills and Capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, apply acquisition logistics procedures, and troubleshoot complex operational issues.
• Effective interpersonal and briefing skills suitable for interacting with Program Office and Staff-level leadership.
• Strong critical-thinking ability to synthesize logistics data into clear programmatic courses of action.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Experience

One of the following combinations of education/experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS), and ten (10) years of experience in the technical/professional discipline, three (3) of which must be in the DoD; -OR-
• HS Diploma, and fifteen (15) years of directly related experience , five (5) of which must be in the DoD
• U.S. Citizenship required; Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Experience

• Prior United States Air Force (USAF) or Department of Defense (DoD) supply system experience supporting aviation.
• Practical experience evaluating, planning, and managing Common Support Equipment (CSE), Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE), and Support Equipment Recommendation Data (SERD).
• Professional experience using FedMall.
• Experience with the D043 system.
• Experience coordinating directly with Item Managers.
• Familiarity or experience with Depot Source of Repair (DSOR).
• Familiarity or experience with Source of Repair Assignment (SORA).

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Salary Type

Annually

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.