Acquisition Logistician Journeyman

Diaconia; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaconia in Warner Robins, GA is seeking a Logistics Analyst with hands-on USAF acquisition logistics experience, focusing on IPSEs 1–4. You will support the PM and PSM across the acquisition lifecycle, applying LCSPs, BCAs, and post-production transition plans to ensure seamless sustainment.

The role requires applying ILS functions, lifecycle considerations, and depot interfaces, with emphasis on spares, tooling, and training, all while coordinating with engineering and program teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with IPSEs 1–4: PSM, Design Interface, Sustaining Engineering, and Supply Support.
• Experience authoring or managing LCSPs and BCAs, post-production transition plans, or related logistics analyses.
• Ability to interpret DoD, AF, and local logistics policies across the lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key logistics advisor supporting the PSM’s life cycle management responsibilities.
• Develop and execute logistics strategies across acquisition phases, including LCSPs, BCAs, PPTPs.
• Lead or support design interface reviews, modification programs, and lifecycle impact assessments.
• Coordinate ILS elements for readiness: spares, SE/ATS, data/TOs, training, facilities, PHS&T.

Skills

IPSEs 1-4 involvement

Integrated Logistics Support

LCSPs & BCAs

DoD acquisition logistics

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.