Logistics Lead

Amentum; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a skilled professional to support DARPA in formulating, coordinating, and transitioning advanced research and development programs for U.S. military aviation systems.

The candidate will serve as a subject-matter-expert in maintenance, logistics, supply chain, and airworthiness, with extensive cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 10+ years of experience; highly qualified individuals may offset years of experience.
• Active Top Secret US Government Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI; US citizenship required to maintain clearance.
• Experience with USAF/USN logistics support for requisitioning parts and materials.
• Experience with USAF/USN Time Compliance Technical Order systems.
• Experience overseeing lifecycle logistics, maintenance, manufacturing, and test & evaluation for aviation tech prototypes.
• Experience coordinating basing requirements including facilities, parts, material, fuel, equipment, transportation, and local support.
• Knowledge of Air Force and NAVAIR technical data repositories (ETIMS, TMAPS, JEDMICS).
• Experience in a SAP environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee processes, tooling, materials, schedules, and suppliers to fabricate and assemble prototype air vehicles within cost and schedule constraints.
• Research and procure ensuring accountability, shipping, and disposition of aircraft parts and support equipment through DoW supply chains.
• Coordinate with multiple program offices and centers to obtain technical data, drawings, and specifications for DARPA research efforts.
• Support technology project acquisitions: reviews, cost analysis, source-selections, and program management reviews.
• Support test plan development, readiness reviews, and resource requirements for testing and demonstrations.
• Assist with weekly cross-functional technical coordination and major design reviews throughout the program lifecycle.
• Develop certification plans aligning with current military standards; report findings to leadership.
• Prepare program status briefings and technical reports.
• Travel up to 50% for meetings, site surveys, and test events.

Skills

Clearance

Logistics coordination

Proactive self-starter

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

ETIMS

TMAPS

JEDMICS

Job description

Aug 21, 2026

$150,000 - $200,000/year

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering, scientific, and program management support services. We are at the forefront of breakthrough technology development and demonstration programs in multiple areas, including hypersonics, unmanned air vehicle and autonomous systems, advanced sensors, propulsion, aircraft and space science systems. We are currently seeking talented, enthusiastic, and dynamic individuals to support DARPA in formulating, coordinating, monitoring, and transitioning advanced research and development programs to the U.S. military. Applicants must possess superior oral and written communications skills. Candidates should be self-starters capable of working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team working in a fast-paced collaborative environment. Candidate will serve as a subject-matter-expert in the areas of maintenance and logistics, supply chain management, manufacturing, and airworthiness.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee performer processes, tooling, materials, schedules, and suppliers required to fabricate and assemble prototype air vehicles and subsystems within program cost and schedule constraints
• Research and procure ensuring accountability, shipping, and disposition of aircraft parts, consumables, fuel, pyrotechnics, and support equipment through DoW supply chains
• Coordinate with a wide range of weapons systems program offices, Air Logistics Complexes, Fleet Readiness Centers, and product centers to obtain technical data, engineering drawings and specifications, and related publications to support DARPA technical research efforts
• Support all phases of technology project acquisitions to include technical reviews, cost analysis, source-selections, and program management reviews
• Support test plan development, readiness reviews, and resource requirements for subsystem component testing, system verification testing, and demonstrations
• Support weekly cross-functional technical coordination, interchange meetings, and major program design reviews throughout program lifecycle
• Develop certification plans in accordance with current military certification standards, reviewing documentation, and reporting findings to leadership
• Author program status briefings and technical reports
• Travel up to 50% of work schedule to participate in prime contractor and major supplier meetings, site surveys, and test events

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in the specified field with 10+ years of experience. Specific relevant experience may be used to offset years of experience for highly qualified individuals.
• Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI. Please Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience working with USAF and/or USN logistics support agencies to requisition (return for repair) parts and materials.
• Demonstrated experience with USAF/USN Time Compliance Technical Order systems.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing or performing lifecycle logistics, maintenance, manufacturing, and test & evaluation tasks supporting critical aviation technology prototype development programs.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating basing requirements including facilities, parts, material, fuel, support equipment, transportation, and local support for test & evaluation activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Air Force and NAVAIR technical data repositories such as Enhanced Technical Information Management System (ETIMS), NATEC Technical Manual Application System (TMAPS), or Joint Engineering Data Management Information and Control System (JEDMICS).
• Demonstrated experience working in a Special Access Program (SAP) environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a Government Ground Representative (GGR) in accordance with DCMA Instruction 8210-1D, Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations
• 15 years’ experience performing or leading maintenance, logistics, and supply chain management activities on developmental aircraft and related subsystems
• Experience applying systems engineering methods and tools to the development of aerospace systems, including certification, qualification, and operational clearance
• Experience supporting Government Program Managers and integrated product teams through daily technical coordination and program execution, with demonstrated ability to anticipate and resolve technical, financial, and programmatic challenges

$150,000 - $200,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters .

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