Logistics Specialist

Remote Jobs; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support domestic and international shipments in a hybrid work environment in McLean, VA. You will coordinate with internal teams and freight forwarders to ensure timely deliveries while maintaining compliant documentation.

Requires 3+ years of logistics experience, knowledge of trade regulations, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Bachelor's degree and proficiency with MS Excel/SharePoint are expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience executing domestic and cross-border shipments for an enterprise.
• Experience preparing commercial invoices and shipping documentation.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Incoterms 2020 and export regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate shipping documentation such as commercial invoices based on inputs from program teams.
• Gather inputs from internal functions to address shipping requirements like duty-free entry and export licensing.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders to schedule shipments and ensure on-time performance.
• Track shipment progress and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Maintain audit-ready records and confirm final delivery details.
• Resolve routine shipping issues by coordinating with stakeholders and freight forwarders.
• Execute shipments in line with logistics procedures to comply with regulations.
• Assist with logistics process development and internal projects

Skills

Shipment coordination

Invoices & docs

MS Office (Excel/SharePoint)

Incoterms 2020

Prioritization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Descartes Global Trade Solutions

ServiceNow workflows

Hazardous materials shipments

ATA carnets

Job description

Job Description

Remote Work: Hybrid

Job Number: R0251123

Location: McLean, VA, US

Logistics Specialist

The Opportunity

In this role, you'll support Booz Allen's logistics operations by coordinating and executing domestic and international shipments. You will help ensure shipment requests move smoothly through the company's centralized logistics workflow by gathering the required inputs, tracking shipment progress, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners to keep shipments on schedule.

You will collaborate with program teams, internal functions, including contracts and legal, and third-party freight forwarders to collect shipment details, confirm requirements for shipments, and provide guidance on routine logistical questions. In doing so, you will follow established processes to support compliance with all applicable regulations, including international trade regulatory requirements.

Success in this role depends on your attention to detail, ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines, clear communication skills, and commitment to keeping shipments on schedule. By supporting a consistent and efficient logistics process at Booz Allen, you will help the company's logistics function effectively meet a growing business demand. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

What You'll Work On

• Prepare accurate and complete shipping documentation such as commercial invoices, based on information provided by program teams and other shipment requestors.
• Obtain inputs from internal functions, including contracts, legal, and program leaders, to address additional shipping requirements such as duty-free entry and export licensing.
• Coordinate with third-party freight forwarders to schedule shipments, confirm pickup and delivery details, and help maintain on-time performance in accordance with business and customer requirements.
• Track shipment progress through completion and communicate status updates to internal stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records by completing shipping documentation thoroughly and confirming final delivery details once shipments are complete.
• Assist in resolving routine shipping issues by contacting freight forwarders, determining what additional actions or information are required, and relaying this back to the appropriate program teams or internal stakeholders.
• Execute shipments in accordance with established logistics procedures to support compliance with relevant regulations, including international trade regulations.
• Assist with logistics process development and enhancement, as well as other internal projects, as required.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have

• 3+ years of experience executing domestic and cross-border shipments on behalf of an enterprise, including coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure shipment completion
• Experience preparing commercial invoices and shipping documentation
• Experience using Microsoft products, including Excel and SharePoint
• Knowledge of shipping terms, including Incoterms 2020, and international trade regulatory requirements, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and accomplish tasks under tight turnaround timelines
• Ability to work independently while engaging effectively across teams
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience with Descartes global trade solutions, including OCR and Visual Compliance
• Experience with ServiceNow workflows
• Experience executing shipments with special requirements, including hazardous materials shipments and white-glove deliveries
• Experience obtaining ATA carnets
• Ability to display a collaborative, relationship-oriented approach to logistics
• Possession of strong interpersonal skills

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $53,000.00 to $108,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.