Logistics Analyst / PR Creator

Akima; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

401(k) and retirement options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is seeking a Logistics Analyst to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division with professional and operational support services. The role focuses on acting as a Purchase Requisition (PR) Creator in Dahlgren, VA, delivering accurate, justified, and compliant purchase requests on time to support multiple departments.

Responsibilities include managing PR workflow, coordinating with PMO, AO, and other stakeholders, and generating reliable

Qualifications

• Active DoD-issued Interim-Secret security clearance (Secret preferred).
• AA degree in business or 3+ years of admin experience.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal oversight.
• Detail-oriented, customer-focused, and self-directed.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Oversee PR creation and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Research, evaluate and resolve rejected requisitions by deadlines.
• Track correspondence with departments and maintain logs to minimize rejections.
• Support process improvements in PR workflow.
• Assist with documentation and signatures for monthly reconciliations.
• Manage high-volume PR backlog and provide leadership metrics data.

Skills

Security clearance

Multitask

Detail-oriented

Time management

Client/ stakeholder communication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree (AA) in related business field

Tools

Navy ERP

IBPES

Job description

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is seeking a Logistics Analyst to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division with Professional & Operational Support Services. Specifically, AMO is seeking a Logistics Analyst to function as a Purchase Requisition (PR) Creator in Dahlgren, VA. The successful candidate will provide on-site support with day-to-day operational activities supporting the PR Creation process. The primary objective of this role is to submit accurate, justified, and compliant purchase requests, on time, in support of multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of data transitioning from IBPES into the ERP system to generate purchase requisitions for OFDs, incremental funding, and contracts.
• Exercise independent judgment to research, evaluate, and manage rejected requisitions to ensure corrections are completed within established deadlines.
• Lead and track correspondence with customers across multiple departments, maintaining accurate logs, and minimizing rejection rates.
• Facilitate process improvement initiatives focused on enhancing PR creation workflow.
• Lead efforts to assist P-Card and Approving Officials (AO) in obtaining the proper documentation and signatures required for monthly reconciliations.
• Manage activities to ensure that PR process metrics, standards and deadlines are met according to program requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface with various Departments, Comptrollers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), AO’s, etc. to provide expert guidance and decision support.
• Manage PR activities working with various types of funding requests including Incremental, OFDs, Service and Material SAPs, De-obligations and Realignments.
• Manage a high-volume backlog of requests by prioritizing actions based on mission-criticality.
• Provide accurate and reliable metrics data that affect financial and operational reporting for Leadership.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active DoD-issued Interim-Secret (or higher) security clearance (Active Secret preferred).
• Associate degree (AA) in a related business field, OR three (3) plus years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
• Proven ability to multitask, work independently with minimal oversight, exercise discretion, manage priorities, and make informed decisions while serving as a subject matter resource.
• Ability to work across multiple online databases (e.g., ERP/IBPES) to diagnose issues, apply judgment, and provide timely and informed responses to customer requests.
• Must be a detail-oriented, customer-focused, and self-directed team member capable of operating efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sense of urgency and prioritization with excellent time management skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Customer-focused with the ability to provide professional guidance and support.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with the Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool.
• Experience screening material requirements in various databases, including Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS), Haystack, Navy Logistics Library (NLL), One Touch and Navy ERP, IBPES; FEDMALL; GSA; One Touch Support.
• Experience with creating and validating Unique Material Master (UMM) records in Navy ERP.

Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Job ID

2026-26391

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$55,000 - $67,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders

AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers

AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.

As an AMO employee

You will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.