Contractor Logistics Support Specialist with Security Clearance

CAE USA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE USA is seeking a Contractor Logistics Support Specialist to provide comprehensive logistics support for CLS programs, including supply, distribution, maintenance, software support, and materiel management. You will analyze lifecycles, coordinate parts, and ensure timely delivery of components across sites.

Responsibilities include creating SOPs, interfacing with program managers, and leveraging CMMS systems to track assets, orders, and maintenance scheduling.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Logistics or a related technical field.
• Experience in a simulation and training environment.
• Competencies: teamwork, time management, analytical thinking, interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistics support for CLS programs in supply, distribution, maintenance, software support, and materiel.
• Coordinate component purchase, repair, or overhaul and related logistics activities.
• Understand full product life cycle from acquisition to delivery and plan accordingly.
• Create standard operating procedures and work instructions for CLS duties.
• Interface with Logistics Manager, Program Managers, and project engineers.
• Create requisitions for required components for CLS sites and monitor procurement processes for expeditious delivery.
• Track material through procurement from program request to site delivery.

Skills

Logistics experience

Simulation & training

Teamwork

Time management

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma / AS or BS

Tools

CMMS

Job description

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers' training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. What We Have to Offer:
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promote work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! Summary The role of a Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Specialist is to provide logistics support and coordination for CLS programs in the following areas: supply and distribution; maintenance and software support; component purchase, repair, or overhaul; and materiel support. Additionally, the Contractor Logistics Support Specialist will understand the entire life cycle of a product, including the acquisition, distribution, allocation, and delivery. They must understand the functional fields in logistical planning (requirements, capabilities, lead times, and costs) with enough depth, to enable proper analysis of the information that is obtained. Furthermore, the Contractor Logistics Support Specialist must also have a broad knowledge of supply systems, procedures, and programs. The most important ability is to be able to integrate the separate functions in planning or implementation in a logistics management program.
• CLS Specialist provide logistic support such as providing engineering support, identifying requirements for spare and repair parts, facilities, materiel, and equipment, in support of personnel performing maintenance, training, and upkeep on delivered simulator training systems.
• Perform logistics provisioning and documentation research and analyses providing recommendations and/or deliverable products supporting contractual logistics requirements.
• Create standard operating procedures and work instructions related to assigned duties.
• Interface with Logistics Manager, Program Managers, Project Engineers and other design/system engineers.
• Creates requisitions for required components in support of CLS sites.
• Monitor procurement processes / activities to ensure expeditious processing of material
• Track material through procurement process from program request through delivery to site
• Coordinates with Trade Compliance for shipping documentation required for international shipments
• Displays good judgment and creativity in solving complex logistics technical problems and provides detailed recommendations
• Supports site personnel with use of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) database for CLS sites, ensuring technical training support in the areas of system maintenance, creation of work orders, asset tracking information, inventory, and preventative maintenance scheduling
• Focuses on identifying, mitigating, and managing the risks of parts and components becoming obsolete, ensuring continued system supportability and minimizing costs Qualifications and Education Requirements
• H.S. Diploma / A.S. or B.S. degree preferred
• 1-3 years' experience in Logistics or a related technical field Preferred Skills
• Experience in a simulation and training environment
• Competencies desired: Teamwork, Time Management, Analytical Thinking, Good Interpersonal Skills Security Responsibilities Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. Work Environment
• This job operates in an office/classroom environment and in and around electronic equipment, hydraulic equipment and confined spaces. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to travel both nationally and internationally
• Ability to ingress and egress simulator boarding ramps/stairs under normal and emergency conditions and access confined spaces in and around simulator equipment
• Ability to operate a personal computer and communicate via e-mail/telephone
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.
• Position Type Regular Equal Opportunity Employer CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Data Privacy Privacy Statement | CAE As part of our process, we may use AI-supported tools to help review applications, with human decision-making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.