Government Freight Operations Specialist

BlueGrace Logistics; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueGrace Logistics in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Government Services Account Coordinator to own day-to-day operational execution for federal, state, and municipal freight accounts, ensuring reliability, compliance, and precise reporting.

The role builds and maintains a vetted carrier network, manages award go-lives, and ensures government shipments move on time and in full. It suits detail-driven candidates who thrive in high-volume environments and own outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in logistics, freight operations, or supply chain preferred; motivated entry‑level candidates from any background encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with TMS platforms, carrier portals, or visibility tools (FourKites, project44) a plus.
• Clear, confident verbal and written communication skills; comfortable as the voice of the account to carrier partners.
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail — precision matters in government reporting and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; quick to learn and navigate new systems and technology platforms.
• Available to work Monday–Friday in office, with occasional evening or weekend email monitoring for time-sensitive issues.
• High school diploma or GED; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a dedicated network of vetted, high-performing truckload carriers for government and strategic accounts.
• Maintain carrier performance and compliance scorecards; lead periodic carrier check-in calls to review KPIs and address performance gaps.
• Manage carrier contact records, equipment data, and driver information with a high standard of accuracy in the TMS.
• Support trailer pool management processes and related technology tools.
• Own award go-lives end-to-end, coordinating across internal teams and carrier partners to ensure new lanes are fully operational from day one.
• Track tendered volumes, shipment cadence, and award commitments against contractual obligations; flag deviations proactively.
• Maintain route guides, facility records, and contact information for shippers and consignees across all customer sites.
• Monitor real-time and autonomous shipment tracking via FourKites and project44 to maintain continuous visibility on in-transit government freight.
• Identify and resolve daily operational exceptions quickly; elevate proactively when a shipment or carrier relationship is at risk.
• Follow up with carriers to collect PODs, invoices, and all required supporting documentation within required timeframes.
• Maintain accurate shipment, equipment, and tender records across all government customer accounts.
• Learn and apply each customer's specific KPIs and reporting requirements to daily operational decision-making.
• Generate and distribute operational reports and lane performance summaries as required by account and management teams.

Skills

TMS platforms

Data entry accuracy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

MS Office Suite

Carrier coordination

Office presence (Mon-Fri)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Business (plus)

Tools

FourKites

project44

Job description

BlueGrace Logistics in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Government Services Account Coordinator to own day-to-day operational execution for federal, state, and municipal freight accounts, ensuring reliability, compliance, and precise reporting.

The role builds and maintains a vetted carrier network, manages award go-lives, and ensures government shipments move on time and in full. It suits detail-driven candidates who thrive in high-volume environments and own outcomes.