Acquisition Logistician, Senior

Diaconia; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaconia is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst with hands-on USAF acquisition logistics experience. The role focuses on IPSEs 1–4: Product Support Management, Design Interface, Sustaining Engineering, and Supply Support across the acquisition lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have a Secret DoD clearance, be a U.S. citizen, and demonstrate direct LCSP/BCAs experience, transition planning, and depot/sustainment knowledge within USAF programs.

Qualifications

• Active Secret DoD Clearance or ability to obtain security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required for U.S. Government entity
• Hands-on experience with IPSEs 1–4: PSM, Design Interface, Sustaining Engineering, Supply Support
• Experience authoring or managing LCSPs, BCAs, modification design interface evaluations, or post-production transition strategies
• Involvement in a USAF acquisition-coded billet or equivalent DoD role on major weapon systems
• Familiarity with AFLCMC/AFSC or program offices
• Knowledge of USAF maintenance structure, depot processes, and sustainment logistics functions
• Ability to interpret DoD/AF/local logistics policies and communicate with PMs/engineers/sustainment teams

Responsibilities

• Serve as logistics advisor supporting PSM life cycle management across acquisition phases
• Develop and execute LCSPs, BCAs, PPTPs
• Lead design interface reviews and modification programs with lifecycle focus
• Coordinate acquisition management, procurement tracking, provisioning and asset mgmt
• Manage Integrated Logistics Support elements: spares, SE, data/TOs, manpower, training, facilities
• Support milestone documentation across Materiel Solution Analysis to O&S phases
• Apply depot sustainment, RCM, LORA, and risk mitigation
• Contribute to reviews to ensure affordable product support in design
• Address DMSMS and MICAP issues; support SORAP and field assessments
• Evaluate CLS/ICS/Depot Activation strategies
• Be proficient with ETIMS and able to download builds

Skills

IPSEs 1-4

Logistics planning

Acquisition logistics

PM/PSM liaison

Education

MA/MS degree in relevant field

BA/BS degree in relevant field

HS/GED with DoD certs

Tools

ETIMS

Job description

Full-time

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior 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

** This position is posted for future opportunities and is not an active opening at this time. **

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.
• Must be familiar with ETIMS and able to download builds
  

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.

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:
  • MA/MS degree, and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD.
  • BA/BS, fifteen (15) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.
  • HSD/GED, twenty (20) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, 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.
  

$60,000 - $70,000 Depending on Experience