Logistics Specialist

Leidos; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Beavercreek, Ohio seeks an experienced Logistics Specialist to provide inventory and sustainment support for government and defense programs operating in secure, mission-critical environments.

You will coordinate supply chain activities, manage asset accountability, track materials, and prepare logistics reports for leadership and government customers.

Ideal candidates have DoD or government logistics experience, an active Secret clearance, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience or Master’s with 2+ years.
• Experience supporting logistics in government or defense environments.
• Knowledge of logistics management, asset accountability, inventory control, and transportation coordination.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support supply chain coordination and sustainment activities for government and defense programs.
• Manage inventory control, asset accountability, material tracking, and equipment distribution across environments.
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, transportation, warehousing, and property management per program requirements.
• Maintain logistics records, databases, tracking systems, and documentation for accuracy and audit readiness.
• Support procurement coordination, material forecasting, and lifecycle sustainment planning.
• Coordinate with program management, engineering, operations, security, and subcontractor personnel to support mission requirements.
• Conduct inventory audits, inspections, and reconciliations to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Prepare logistics reports, status updates, metrics, and briefings for leadership and government customers.
• Ensure compliance with federal, DoD, security, transportation, and logistics policies.
• Support contingency operations and deployment activities as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

DPAS

Job description

Position Summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Logistics Specialist to provide inventory and sustainment support for government and defense programs operating within secure and mission‑critical environments. The selected candidate will support logistics planning, inventory management, supply chain coordination, transportation activities, asset accountability, and operational sustainment efforts in support of program objectives and customer mission requirements.

Description

This position requires strong organizational, analytical, and operational coordination skills to support logistics operations across multiple stakeholders, facilities, and operational sites. The ideal candidate will possess experience supporting government or defense logistics operations, managing sensitive equipment and materials, and coordinating sustainment activities within classified environments. The Logistics Specialist Support position is responsible for supporting system fault analysis, life‑cycle maintenance, and integrated product support (IPS) activities for major systems and programs. This role coordinates and manages the flow of goods, services, materials, and information from origin through customer delivery to ensure operational readiness and customer satisfaction. The position will report to the Lead Logistics Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Support supply chain coordination and sustainment activities for government and defense programs.
• Manage inventory control, asset accountability, material tracking, and equipment distribution activities across operational environments.
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, transportation, warehousing, and property management functions in accordance with program requirements.
• Maintain logistics records, databases, tracking systems, and documentation to ensure accuracy, accountability, and audit readiness.
• Support procurement coordination, material forecasting, and lifecycle sustainment planning activities.
• Coordinate with program management, engineering, operations, security, and subcontractor personnel to support mission requirements and operational readiness.
• Conduct inventory audits, equipment inspections, and reconciliation activities to ensure compliance with logistics and property management procedures.
• Prepare logistics reports, status updates, metrics, and briefings for program leadership and government customers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, DoD, security, transportation, and organizational logistics policies and procedures.
• Support contingency operations, deployment activities, and operational logistics requirements as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2+ years of prior relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience supporting logistics, supply chain, inventory management, or sustainment operations within government or defense environments.
• Knowledge of logistics management principles, asset accountability, inventory control systems, and transportation coordination processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or classified operational programs.
• Familiarity with government property management systems, logistics databases, and ERP platforms such as SAP, DPAS, or similar systems.
• Experience supporting deployment operations, field logistics, or contingency sustainment activities.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition, shipping, hazardous material handling, and transportation compliance requirements.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional Logistician (CPL), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), PMP, or related certifications.

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.