Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Analyst

New Directions Technologies, Inc; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Technologies, Inc. seeks an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Fleet Introduction Analyst to support F/A-18 and EA-18G AWL at NAWS China Lake, joining the ILS Fleet Introduction Team to deliver lifecycle logistics and fleet-support analysis for Software Configuration Sets.

Responsibilities include analyzing Hornet Hotline anomalies, coordinating with FA-18 IPTs, preparing status reports, and assisting with testing schedules. U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to sensitive requirements.
• High school diploma with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and track Hornet Hotline anomalies and fleet requests; provide troubleshooting analytics and reports.
• Interface with F/A-18 IPT on trend analysis of SCS, aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Coordinate two-week lookahead schedules for system integration testing events.
• Assist with scheduling of SCS validations & verifications aboard NAWS China Lake and fleet locations.
• Prepare status briefings for internal and external organizations.
• Travel may be required (~15%).

Skills

Security clearance

Communication skills

Planning & tracking

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

High school diploma with 1+ year of relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Analyst - ID#:JR-2026-236

Location:

China Lake, CA

Status:

Full Time

Job Description:

NDTI is seeking an experienced, motivated, and professional Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Fleet Introduction Analyst to support the F/ A-18 and EA-18G Advanced Weapons Laboratory (AWL)at NAWS China Lake. The selected candidate will join the AWL ILS Fleet Introduction Team and provide lifecycle logistics and fleet-support analysis for F/ A-18 and EA-18G Software Configuration Sets (SCS). The analyst will work closely with Program Management Activities (PMAs), Product Leads, Release Managers, F/ A-18 Integration Teams, and other SCS stakeholders to support the successful introduction, sustainment, and fielding of software capabilities to the fleet.

• Analyzing and tracking Hornet Hotline anomalies and fleet requests; providing troubleshooting-support analytics; identifying data trends, recurring issues, and potential impacts to fleet readiness; and preparing clear, timely status reports for program and stakeholder decision-making. The incumbent will help coordinate issue resolution across technical and logistics organizations, maintain visibility of fleet-support actions, and contribute to continuous improvement of ILS processes supporting the F/A-18 and EA-18G platforms.
• Interface with all levels of the F/ A-18 IPT on matters related to trend analysis of SCS, aircraft systems and subsystems, Hornet Hotline anomalies and fleet requests that the ILS Fleet Intro Team supports.
• Reports directly to and provide day-to-day operational support as directed by the ILST Fleet Support Section Lead.
• Coordinate with Task Teams, Product Leads within the F/ A-18 IPT to develop two-week lookahead schedules of all system integration testing events (lab, ground, flight) as applicable and report that information to the ILST Fleet Support Section Lead.
• Assist Release Managers, Product Leads, and TYCOM in scheduling support of Software Configuration Set (SCS) Validations & Verifications aboard Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake and at fleet locations as directed.
• Assist the ILST Fleet Intro Team with travel arrangements and planning within the DTS system and complete vouchers for those authorized trips within 5 days of return from travel.
• Collect data from fleet support events and develop/maintain analysis tracking reports showing trend analysis of issues experienced by fleet maintainers/aircrew by Software Configuration Set (SCS), Type Model Series (TMS), and System.
• Create trip reports and Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) for the PMA Leadership.
• Prepare draft status briefings appropriate for release to internal and external organizations.
• Support ILSMTs, MELRs, and T&E Summits to facilitate discussions with stakeholders about system anomalies discovered during fleet support events.
• Respond to and track fleet issues as reported through Hornet Hotline and/or other appropriate level reporting tools. This effort includes, but is not limited to, creating a trouble ticket where required for anomalies, presenting anomalies to appropriate level Subject Matter Expert (SME) and project officers, facilitate the collection of required information as needed, follow life-cycle of anomaly including System Anomaly Reporting (SAR) and DCRB processing, tracking hours for the effort, and continuously updating the originator as to the current status of the issue.
• Exercise discretionary initiative, creativity and mature technical judgment in carrying out assigned responsibilities.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• 8591
• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• High school diploma with 1 O plus years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance for duration of employment.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to plan, track and communicate status, risks and needs.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic work environment. Non-local domestic and foreign travel may be required to attend technical reviews and programmatic meetings (approximately 15%).
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word).

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity and/or prior experience with NAVAIR acquisitions IPTs.
• Prior experience interfacing with OEM program management, tech pubs personnel and Logistics Elements Managers.

Salary: the expected pay range for this position is $70,304 to $72,800 but is subject to change.