Logistician (202611A)

PURVIS; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PURVIS Systems seeks a Naval Logistician to support submarine imaging and fleet operations. This on-site role in Newport, RI requires strong logistics skills, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a government-focused environment.

The successful candidate will maintain hotline tracking, coordinate with SMEs, and ensure documentation aligns with Navy guidelines. Government security clearance to SECRET level is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or training directly relevant to logistics is a plus.
• Experience supporting submarine imaging systems or fleet logistics is highly desired.
• Ability to read Navy drawings and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals.
• Familiarity with Haystack, One-Touch, Navy ERP, SAM and related procedures preferred.
• Must follow SOPs, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint proficiency expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical and logistics support to Navy Submarine Periscope Hotline and CASREP tasks.
• Monitor hotline communications via phone and email from fleet personnel.
• Conduct Integrated Logistics Support research and coordinate with subject-matter experts.
• Maintain hotline logs, track actions, and prepare reports.
• Review Imaging Periscope Casualty Reports and track resolutions.
• Participate in daily production meetings and provide status updates.
• Prepare hotline and Casualty Report documentation per NDA/CDRL guidelines.
• Coordinate with government PMs to meet contractual requirements.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation per Navy standards.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Independent and collaborative

Attention to detail

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Navy ERP

Job description

PURVIS Systems is a technology solutions partner that develops, implements and maintains mission-critical solutions for federal and local government agencies.

We have an immediate opening for a Naval Logistician to join a fast-paced and exciting work environment. This position is full-time (Monday through Friday) and is on-site at our client location located in Newport, RI.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting submarine imaging systems, integrated logistics support, and fleet technical operations. This individual should possess strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative team focused on technical accuracy, responsiveness, and providing reliable support to Navy fleet operations.

The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include:

• Provide daily technical and logistics support to the Navy Submarine Periscope Hotline, supporting Imaging Periscope Fleet operations and Casualty Report (CASREP) tasking.
• Monitor and respond to incoming hotline communications, including telephone and email inquiries from fleet personnel.
• Conduct Integrated Logistics Support research and coordinate technical responses with subject matter experts.
• Maintain and update hotline tracking logs, document open actions, and prepare required open and closed action reports.
• Review and process Imaging Periscope Casualty Reports, conduct preliminary logistics assessments, assign cases to subject matter experts, and track resolution status.
• Participate in daily production meetings, providing status updates and supporting team coordination.
• Prepare and submit hotline and Casualty Report documentation in accordance with Contract Data Requirements List guidelines.
• Coordinate with government technical project managers to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and performance objectives.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation in accordance with applicable Navy policies, procedures, formatting standards, and style guides.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or training that is directly relevant to this particular type of work is a plus.
• Previous logistics or imaging antenna experience supporting undersea warfare systems engineering is highly desired.
• Ability to read and interpret Navy technical drawings and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals.
• Familiarity with Haystack, One-Touch, Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, System for Award Management (SAM), and Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures and Military Standard Transaction Reporting and Accounting Procedures is preferred.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels of the customer organization.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively,

Candidate must be able to obtain a government security clearance to the level of SECRET.

PURVIS has been committed to sustainable growth since our inception in 1973, striving for continual improvement without ever losing sight of our core values: transparency, integrity, and teamwork. We provide the tools and path for each employee to be successful – and in return, ask you to play a pivotal role in helping your peers and clients be successful, providing top-notch teamwork and service. Peace of Mind at PURVIS means knowing your work provides immeasurable value to our team, our partners and our clients.

The PURVIS Team values the health and financial security of every employee. This is why we have chosen to offer all full‐time employees a comprehensive package of group benefit programs with enrollment options intended to offer flexibility – in both plan selection and level of coverage to maximize the value of your benefits as cost effective and affordable without compromising quality.

PURVIS values the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.