Logistics Professional

Via Logic LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in San Diego is seeking a Logistics Professional to support procurement, shipping, and administrative tasks for Spindrift and Sculpin contracts. The role collaborates with the Project Coordinator, Deputy Project Manager, and NIWC teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.

The successful candidate will manage documentation, vendor relations, and material flow, while maintaining a focus on FAR/DFARS requirements and cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of administrative and/or procurement experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interactions with customers, suppliers and management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Advanced Excel skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit required documentation for purchase requests.
• Maintain full accountability of all procurement requests and material deliveries.
• Serve as the POC for local procurements and logistics requirements.
• Assist in material forecasting to support R&D and Production activities.
• Create and maintain detailed shipping documents to track material flows.
• Research supplier status in Ivalua and support supplier onboarding.

Skills

Procurement

Logistics

Administrative support

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Ivalua

Job description

Leidos’ Undersea Systems Division is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Logistics Professional in San Diego. The ideal candidate will have strong logistics, procurement, and administrative skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The Logistics Professional will work closely with the Project Coordinator (PC), Deputy Project Manager (DPM), and the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Teams supporting the Spindrift and Sculpin contracts. This position will conduct procurement & logistic activities, travel support, vendor management, and other administrative functions necessary to successfully execute the contracts.

The successful candidate will be an energetic, resilient, and solutions-oriented team player who can build strong working relationships across internal departments, government customers, project leadership, and external suppliers. The ability to identify issues, communicate effectively, and develop practical solutions is essential to the success of this position.

Join us and be part of a world-class team delivering unmatched solutions for today's most pressing maritime missions.

This position will require the candidate to maintain a Secret Clearance.

This position will require the candidate to work on-site at NIWC Pacific, Bayside on a 9/80B schedule (80 hours of work in nine days over two weeks, allowing for every other Friday off) to align with the NIWC project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit required documentation for purchase requests supporting the Spindrift and Sculpin Contracts.
• Maintain full accountability of all procurement requests and material deliveries.
• Serve as the POC for local procurements and logistics requirements, including material handling and inventory control.
• Assist in material forecasting to support both R&D and Production activities tied to the contracts.
• Create and maintain detailed shipping documents to accurately track all material flows.
• Research supplier status in Ivalua and support the onboarding and qualification of prospective suppliers.
• Provide guidance to requesting parties regarding FAR / DFARS compliance requirements for procurements.
• Prepare and submit purchase requests for timely review and approval by the PM and Project Leads.
• Support single-source and sole-source procurement requirements, including preparation and submission of required documentation.
• Track procurement actions from initial request through approval, fulfillment, reconciliation, and closeout.
• Participate in recurring customer and internal meetings to provide status updates on active procurements, identify schedule conflicts and risks, and support mitigation of deliverable issues.
• Operate forklift or other machinery to help with local material handling requirements.
• Occasional travel between vendor and Customer sites may be required.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma with 3-5 years of administrative and/or procurement experience, preferably supporting the Navy or Department of War (DoW).
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance prior to starting employment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees, project leadership, government customers, suppliers, and senior management.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced Excel skills are highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.

• Required to transport or lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds across the facility.
• Requires constant use of hands/fingers to operate machinery, tools, or computer equipment.
• Requires ability to move about the warehouse, stoop, kneel, or reach for extended periods.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 20 ft.
• Requires work in various temperatures and inclement weather.
• Required to work in /or around loud production environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Costpoint Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal procurement processes.
• Familiarity with standard Navy documentation, i.e. DD1149, DD250, etc.
• Experience supporting Navy, DoW, or other government contracts.
• Experience with P-Card administration, purchase requests, supplier management, and procurement tracking.
• Experience supporting government customer meetings and providing procurement or project status briefings.

Desired Attributes

The ideal candidate is an self-starter who takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and follows tasks through to completion. The candidate should demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to customer service.

Success in this position requires someone who can effectively connect people, processes, and information across the organization while maintaining a positive and professional team environment. The ability to anticipate potential issues, communicate concerns early, and develop agile solutions will be critical to supporting the Leidos management team, Leidos customers, and overall success of the Spindrift and Sculpin Contracts.

SUBSEAMSS

Pay Range

Pay Range $45,500.00 - $82,250.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [e-mail].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.