Logistics Management Specialist

Detroit Defense Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Company Paid Life and AD&D

Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term 

Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts

Legal & ID Shield Services

401k with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Detroit Defense Inc. seeks a Logistics Management Specialist to coordinate day-to-day DoW logistics for Tactical Wheeled Vehicles and Vessels at the Detroit Arsenal, Warren, MI. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, US Secret Clearance eligibility, and five years of relevant experience.

You will interact with government customers, manage budgets, procure hardware/software, and support program reporting. This full-time, on-site position follows a 9/80 schedule, with limited overtime or travel,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in an applicable field.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Five years of applicable experience.
• Experience with government customers and DoW acquisition processes.
• Ability to collaborate with logistics, engineering, budget and program management staff.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Attend and support meetings with program offices, contractors, and army leadership to drive project efforts.
• Coordinate daily logistics operations for the DoW customer and staff.
• Prepare and staff presentations, white papers, and reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking & scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Tools

MS Office Suite

DoW acquisition processes

Job description

Elevate your career with Detroit Defense. Join a dynamic team dedicated to national security through cutting-edge technology. Detroit Defense has a long history of delivering advanced solutions to the Department of War (DOW). Dive into innovation in Systems Engineering, Combat Vehicle Integration, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and Software Development. Your journey to impactful work and rapid growth starts now-Behind the Mission Beyond the Challenge!

Detroit defense seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Logistics Management Specialist with direct Department of War (DoW) experience to join our team and support the daily coordination of customer operations and activities.

The Logistics Management Specialist will provide services related to managing, monitoring, and coordinating the day-to-day operations for our DoW customer. This role will interact daily with our government customer to assist in managing the logistics process for Tactical Wheeled Vehicles and Vessels.

This is a full-time position working at the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, MI on a 9/80 work schedule Monday through Friday with little to no overtime or travel required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly attend and support meetings with various program offices, contractors, and army leadership to drive project efforts.
• Manage and complete administrative or project-related tasks for the logistics team.
• Prepare, and review presentation slides, white papers, and reports for senior leadership briefings.
• Develop, review, and staff key program documents for leadership approval.
• Support all phases of the project lifecycle, from initial strategy to project closeout.
• Assist in developing budget strategies, obtaining quotes for hardware/software efforts, reviewing cost estimates, and balancing project budgets.
• Coordinate property transfers, assist with hardware procurement, and work on provisioning and kitting strategies.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and cost studies.
• Assist in planning and supporting technical demonstrations.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of study
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance and Common Access Card (CAC). The minimum requirement for a U.S. Secret Clearance is United States Citizenship. Only applicants that meet this requirement will be considered.
• Five years of applicable experience
• Ability to collaborate with logistics, engineering, budget, and program management staff
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Experience with DoW acquisition processes
• Experience working directly with government customers
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, track project schedules, and support program-level reporting and documentation.
• Attention to detail and strategic analysis

Detroit Defense offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Company Paid Life and AD&D
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts
• Legal & ID Shield Services
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Why Detroit Defense:

At Detroit Defense, we deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, protect the warfighter, and enable readiness through innovation, technical excellence, and end-to-end lifecycle support.

Remaining steadfast in our core values of Trustworthy, Mission Driven, Creative, and Agile we are a complex systems integrator for the U.S. Government, Detroit Defense provides solutions to meet the technical and programmatic challenges faced by our customers. Our proven success in multi-domain cross-platform system-of-systems integration results in fielded capability for warfighters. From R&D to production, fielding, and sustainment, Detroit Defense provides services and solutions to Empower Those That protect Us.

Veterans Encouraged to Apply:

Detroit Defense proudly supports those who have served. We welcome applicants with military experience, including those transitioning to civilian careers. Your leadership, adaptability, and mission-focused mindset are valued here.

Detroit Defense is a proud recipient of the Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award since 2022.

Detroit Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity or gender expression), age, mental or physical disability, creed, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic trait or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.