Logistics Manager, Principal - TS

DCS Corporation; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k

ESOP

PTO

Education reimbursement

Work-life balance

Parental leave

Job summary

DCS Corporation seeks a Principal Logistics Manager to support AFLCMC/IS ISR SOF and related DoD programs. Hybrid role at Hanscom AFB, MA, with 20% travel to international locations. Responsibilities include developing life cycle logistics strategies, coordinating with stakeholders, and delivering in-depth logistics analyses throughout the program lifecycle.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, an Active Secret clearance with willingness to obtain TS/SCI, and a High School Diploma with 20 years

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. citizenship.
• Active Secret clearance and willingness to obtain TS/SCI.
• High School Diploma plus 20 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine and correlate requirements for funding, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services with program objectives.
• Coordinate with Product Support Managers and stakeholders to maintain logistics and sustainment plans.
• Develop and implement life cycle logistics strategies for mission requirements.
• Provide analytics for logistics metrics and sustainment reviews.
• Develop and maintain acquisition and sustainment documentation across the program lifecycle.
• Prepare briefings for milestones, sustainment reviews, and decision events.
• Conduct BCAs, trade studies, and market research to support objectives.
• Support RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, and other acquisition documentation.

Skills

Logistics management

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Program execution

Lifecycle logistics

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Logistics Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations (PEO ISR SOF) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the ISR SOF portfolio, which includes over 200 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO ISR SOF is headquartered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS. This position supports the Advanced E7 Development and the FMS Division, supporting the Royal Saudi Air Force, as part of the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control (FMS) Division; AFLMC(WIW). The WIW Division located at Tinker AFB (OK), and Hanscom AFB (MA), with dispersed support at Eglin AFB, Seattle WA, San Antonio TX and several OCONUS positions.

This is a full time Hybrid position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.

*Position Contingent Upon Position Award*

Essential Job Functions:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Determine and correlate requirements for funding, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services with program objectives and acquisition plans.
• Coordinate with Product Support Managers and other stakeholders to maintain comprehensive logistics and sustainment plans, including support to joint and coalition partners.
• Support the development and execution of life cycle logistics strategies for weap meet mission requirements.
• Provide analytical support for logistics metrics, sustainment reviews, and program assessments.
• Assist in the planning, evaluation, and implementation of acquisition and sustainment strategies.
• Develop and maintain acquisition and sustainment documentation supporting all phases of the program lifecycle.
• Prepare and deliver briefings supporting acquisition milestones, sustainment reviews, and program decision events.
• Conduct Business Case Analyses (BCAs), trade studies, market research, and other logistics analyses in support of program objectives.
• Provide logistics support to acquisition planning activities, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), specifications, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and other acquisition documentation.
• Develop Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs), Product Support BCAs, Depot Source of Repair (DSOR) packages, Source of Repair Assignment (SORA) packages, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) plans.
• Support asset visibility, supply chain management, and logistics data analysis activities to ensure sustainment readiness and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and support acquisition milestone documentation, program assessments, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) studies, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) briefings, Economic Security and Industrial Studies (ESIS), and related program documentation.
• Provide logistics expertise supporting system delivery, deployment planning, depot activation, modification programs, and sustainment transitions.on systems and associated support equipment.
• Identify, assess, and resolve sustainment and product support challenges impacting program execution.
• Develop, manage, and adjust logistics plans, schedules, and program documentation

Travel:

20% (OK, Saudi Arabia)

*Position Contingent Upon Position Award*

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required.

Must have an Active Secret Clearance and be willing to obtain TS/SCI.

High School Diploma plus 20 years of experience.

Desired Skills:

Active TS/SCI clearance.

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD OR 30+ years of directly related experience, 12 of which must be in the DoD.

Technical Skills

• SME-level Logistics and Sustainment Management expertise supporting complex DoD acquisition and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs, including the E-3 Saudi AWACS Weapon System.
• Extensive experience identifying and integrating requirements for manpower, materiel, funding, facilities, and support services to ensure mission readiness and program success.
• Skilled in developing, executing, and maintaining Life Cycle Logistics (LCL) and sustainment strategies aligned with program objectives and DoD 5000.2 acquisition guidance.
• Experience collaborating with Material Support Managers (MSMs), Product Support Managers (PSMs), and coalition partners to develop comprehensive product support and sustainment plans.
• Proven ability to analyze and report key logistics metrics, including supply performance, reliability, maintainability, and readiness indicators to support logistics reviews and leadership decision-making.
• Expertise in logistics planning, maintenance planning, product transition activities, and coordination with Air Logistics Complex (ALC) centers throughout the system lifecycle.
• Skilled in identifying sustainment risks and problem areas, developing mitigation strategies, and coordinating corrective actions across multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) for logistics analysis, executive reporting, documentation, and program support activities.

Interpersonal Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage government, contractor, and international stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership through influence, fostering collaboration and driving logistics and sustainment objectives across cross-functional teams.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities, enabling effective coordination among engineering, acquisition, maintenance, supply chain, and operational organizations.
• Self-starter who proactively identifies logistics challenges, develops solutions, and drives actions to successful completion with minimal supervision.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills for addressing complex sustainment, readiness, and lifecycle support issues.
• Adaptable and resilient professional capable of balancing multiple priorities in dynamic acquisition and operational environments.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong situational awareness and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships while maintaining professionalism and mission focus.

Pay Range and Benefits

There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Salary Range: $90,220 - $185,000

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

Learn more about our benefits here: DCS Corp Benefits.