End-to-End Global Logistics Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA is seeking a Logistics Specialist, Lead to own end-to-end shipment planning, coordination, and execution for domestic and international orders. You will drive process improvements in the centralized logistics workflow, manage regulatory requirements including ITAR/EAR, and collaborate with contracts, legal, and freight forwarders to meet tight deadlines and customer needs.

The role demands strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing domestic and cross-border shipments end-to-end.
• 2+ years managing a team of direct reports.
• Experience preparing shipping documentation (invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, airway bills).
• Experience managing regulatory requirements for shipments, including ITAR, EAR, and customs requirements.
• Experience obtaining and shipping under duty-free entry certificates.
• Experience using Microsoft products, including Excel and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Incoterms 2020, including negotiating favorable terms with shipping partners.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for critical shipments at Booz Allen, managing domestic and international shipments from initiation through final delivery to meet business timelines.
• Investigate and resolve shipping issues with minimal oversight, including mitigating delays and customs clearance issues, by coordinating with freight forwarders, business functions, and regulatory authorities, as needed.
• Oversee and refine the company’s automated logistics workflow, applying process insights and efficiency opportunities to streamline execution.
• Research and independently solve unique requirements of special-case shipments, including hazardous materials, white-glove delivery requests for sensitive items, import under duty-free entry provisions, temporary exports, and complex routing scenarios.
• Maintain accurate, consistent, and audit-ready shipping records in accordance with regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Monitor and analyze shipment trends, including cycle times, routing issues, and carrier performance, to drive data-informed improvements to the logistics workflow.
• Serve as a logistics expert and advisor to program teams, helping them navigate shipping requirements and providing actionable support for their customers’ logistics needs.
• Lead rate and contract negotiations with freight forwarders, leveraging market knowledge and shipment volume trends to optimize cost, transit performance, and service reliability.

Skills

Logistics management

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Descartes Global Trade Solutions

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA is seeking a Logistics Specialist, Lead to own end-to-end shipment planning, coordination, and execution for domestic and international orders. You will drive process improvements in the centralized logistics workflow, manage regulatory requirements including ITAR/EAR, and collaborate with contracts, legal, and freight forwarders to meet tight deadlines and customer needs.

The role demands strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and the ability to