Logistician - Senior

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Crane (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Senior Logistician to join our NSWC-Crane Division, supporting EO/IR projects and driving innovation at Crane. You will manage requisition, distribution, and replenishment of critical parts across maritime platforms, aligning with NAVSUP directives and DoD acquisition lifecycle requirements.

The role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and expert use of Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access; familiar with MBPS and TDM roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with extensive logistics support experience (DoD acquisition context preferred).
• Expertise in earned value management, resource management, and risk analysis is desired.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end requisition, distribution, and replenishment of parts and materiel across platforms in line with NAVSUP directives.
• Coordinate lifecycle logistics, ensure availability, vendor timelines, and inventory accuracy in maritime environments.
• Plan and support Innovation efforts; prepare analyses, synopses, and presentations; manage DoD documentation per standards.
• Assist in planning, development, and execution of Life Cycle Logistics under DoD acquisition processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

SENIOR LOGISTICIAN (EOIR 2026-26533):

Bowhead seeks a Senior Logistician to join our team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center - Crane Division (NSWC-Crane). The Logistician will provide support for current Electro-Optic Infrared (EO/IR) projects and assist in managing Innovation efforts across Crane. This position offers remote work availability, with occasional on-site visits as needed. The Logistician must have exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills, and must be an expert user of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Proficiency in Microsoft Access is also crucial for reviewing feasibility and implementing recommendations.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in US Navy logistics and naval provisioning, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of maritime supply chain networks, fleet readiness, and lifecycle asset management. You will be responsible for orchestrating the end-to-end requisition, distribution, and replenishment of critical parts, ordnance, and materiel across surface, subsurface, or aviation platforms in strict accordance with Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) directives. A successful track record of maximizing operational availability, managing vendor timelines, and maintaining absolute inventory accuracy within maritime and joint-service systems is essential. We are looking for a high-performing professional who can navigate complex maritime logistics constraints to ensure naval forces are rapidly and securely equipped to sustain mission capability.

Essential functions will include:

• Establish and assist in the planning, developing, coordinating, defending and executing all aspects of the PEO/PMs’ Life Cycle Logistics support under the processes of DoD acquisition and sustainment.
• Participate in the research, comment, review, editing and publication of project documentation deliverables (e.g. Technical Reference Manuals, Procedures, System Operation & Maintenance Manuals, Training System Support Documentation) in accordance with Data Item Descriptions, Technical Manual Contract Requirements (TMCR), and/or S1000D XML specifications.
• Familiar with Model Based Product Support (MBPS) and Technical Data Manager (TDM) roles/responsibilities including document number assignment.
• Collects, compiles, analyzes, investigates, researches, or applies logistics, maintenance, acquisition, or financial data and information.
• Develops, modifies, prepares, or validates documentation in relation to automated logistics or maintenance data reporting systems, and management information systems.
• Facilitate, plan and support meetings required for the management and execution of Innovation efforts
• Establish priorities, research, and provide analysis reports, provide synopses of meetings and develop/deliver presentations.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field with fifteen (15) years of experience providing logistics support at the Program Office level. Experience should be relevant to the DoD acquisition process including providing full product life cycle support guidance to the business / program office .
• Desired expertise in earned value management, resource management, and quantification/analysis of risk
• Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Target salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000 annually based on qualifications and experience

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand, sit and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
• Must be able to lift 15 to 25 pounds

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level, however candidates with an active Secret clearance are highly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.