Logistics Principal

SAIC; Crane (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Logistics Principal to provide integrated product support and lifecycle logistics leadership for NSWC Crane and the SLCM-N program. You will serve as a SME and consultant, shaping logistics concepts and standards to sustain readiness in a competitive prototyping environment.

The role requires expert guidance to program leadership, mentoring to junior staff, and coordination with Navy offices, industry partners, and fleet personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field with 10+ years of related experience; or Master’s with 8+ years; or PhD/JD with 5+ years.
• Recognized expert in logistics with understanding of IPS, lifecycle maintenance, and supply chain principles.
• Experience performing system fault analysis and lifecycle maintenance for major DoD systems.
• Ability to develop solutions to complex logistics problems requiring ingenuity.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Interim secret clearance to start; ability to obtain secret clearance (SAIC sponsorship).
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform system fault analysis, life cycle maintenance planning, and IPS for the SLCM-N program.
• Apply the 12 DoD IPS Elements to performers in a competitive prototyping environment.
• Direct the movement of goods, services, and information to meet requirements.
• Plan, schedule, and manage material flow from engineering to production.
• Ensure execution and continuous improvement of standard logistics processes.

Skills

Logistics expert

Lifecycle maintenance

DoD IPS knowledge

Analytical skills

Technical writing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/SCM/Engineering/Business

Master’s degree

PhD/JD

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job ID 2617749

Location

Crane, IN, US

Date Posted

2026-10-08

Category

Logistics

Subcategory

Logistics

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required

Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Secret

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly experienced and expert-level Logistics Principal to provide integrated product support and lifecycle logistics leadership for NSWC Crane and the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile – Nuclear (SLCM-N) program. In this senior role, you will serve as a subject matter expert and organizational consultant, contributing to the development of new logistics concepts, techniques, and standards that support the long‑term sustainment and operational readiness of this critical nuclear deterrence capability in a competitive prototyping developmental environment. The successful candidate will exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives and will provide expert guidance to program leadership and junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform system fault analysis, life cycle maintenance planning, and integrated product support (IPS) for the SLCM-N program
• Assist the Navy in the application and implementation of the 12 DoD Integrated Product Support Elements to performers in a competitive prototyping developmental environment.
• Control the efficient flow of goods, services, and information between points of origin through customer placement in order to meet program and customer requirements
• Plan, schedule, and manage the efficient movement of material; develop raw material requirements and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules
• Ensure the execution and continuous improvement of standard logistics processes across the SLCM-N program
• Lead logistics functions encompassing maintenance, supply, transportation, and logistics plans
• Perform program formulation, policy planning, coordination, inspection, integrated logistics processes, joint planning logistics, acquisition and wholesale logistics, product support, asset visibility, material management, and supervision
• Contribute to the development of new logistics concepts, techniques, and standards; serve as the recognized expert in logistics within the organization
• Establish and recommend changes to logistics policies that affect the organization
• Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior logistics team members to achieve goals in accordance with established policies
• Serve as consultant to management and as a special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to logistics policies, plans, and objectives
• Interface with Navy program office staff, fleet personnel, and industry partners on significant logistics matters

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field with 10 or more years of related experience; OR Master’s degree with 8 or more years of related experience; OR PhD or JD with 5 or more years of related experience
• Recognized expert in logistics with a complete understanding of integrated product support, lifecycle maintenance, and supply chain management principles
• Demonstrated experience performing system fault analysis, lifecycle maintenance planning, and integrated product support for major DoD systems
• Proven ability to develop solutions to complex logistics problems requiring ingenuity and innovation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills
• Proficiency with standard industry and government office and analytical tools including Microsoft Office Suite
• Interim secret clearance required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Navy weapons systems, strike systems, or nuclear programs
• Knowledge of DoD 5000.85 product support policy and MIL-HDBK-502 or other DoD logistics standards
• DAWIA Life Cycle Logistics Level II/III certification or equivalent
• Familiarity with Logistics Management Information (LMI) tools and databases
• Experience with Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) analysis
• Experience with nuclear weapons systems sustainment or special weapons handling procedures