Logistics Specialist, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA is seeking a Logistics Specialist, Lead to own end-to-end shipment planning, coordination, and execution for domestic and international orders. You will drive process improvements in the centralized logistics workflow, manage regulatory requirements including ITAR/EAR, and collaborate with contracts, legal, and freight forwarders to meet tight deadlines and customer needs.

The role demands strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing domestic and cross-border shipments end-to-end.
• 2+ years managing a team of direct reports.
• Experience preparing shipping documentation (invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, airway bills).
• Experience managing regulatory requirements for shipments, including ITAR, EAR, and customs requirements.
• Experience obtaining and shipping under duty-free entry certificates.
• Experience using Microsoft products, including Excel and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Incoterms 2020, including negotiating favorable terms with shipping partners.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for critical shipments at Booz Allen, managing domestic and international shipments from initiation through final delivery to meet business timelines.
• Investigate and resolve shipping issues with minimal oversight, including mitigating delays and customs clearance issues, by coordinating with freight forwarders, business functions, and regulatory authorities, as needed.
• Oversee and refine the company’s automated logistics workflow, applying process insights and efficiency opportunities to streamline execution.
• Research and independently solve unique requirements of special-case shipments, including hazardous materials, white-glove delivery requests for sensitive items, import under duty-free entry provisions, temporary exports, and complex routing scenarios.
• Maintain accurate, consistent, and audit-ready shipping records in accordance with regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Monitor and analyze shipment trends, including cycle times, routing issues, and carrier performance, to drive data-informed improvements to the logistics workflow.
• Serve as a logistics expert and advisor to program teams, helping them navigate shipping requirements and providing actionable support for their customers’ logistics needs.
• Lead rate and contract negotiations with freight forwarders, leveraging market knowledge and shipment volume trends to optimize cost, transit performance, and service reliability.

Skills

Logistics management

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Descartes Global Trade Solutions

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Logistics Specialist, Lead

The Opportunity: In this role, you will manage the end-to-end logistics process at Booz Allen, including the planning, coordination, and execution of critical domestic and international shipments. You will be responsible for shipment requests submitted through the company’s centralized logistics workflow, stewarding shipments through the process to ensure timely completion in accordance with business and customer requirements. As the lead owner of the company’s logistics process, you will leverage expertise in global shipping and process optimization to drive enhancements that shape an efficient enterprise-wide logistics function capable of meeting rapidly growing business demand. You will collaborate closely with program teams, other internal stakeholders such as contracts, legal, and executive leaders, and third- party freight forwarders to gather the inputs required to complete shipment requests in accordance with applicable regulations, including international trade requirements. Success in this role hinges on your ability to manage a high volume of competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, communicate clearly, and work seamlessly across the business to keep shipments moving. Through your ownership of a consistent and scalable logistics function, you will enable Booz Allen to meet growing logistics demands with confidence. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

What You’ll Work On:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for critical shipments at Booz Allen, managing domestic and international shipments from initiation through final delivery to meet business timelines.
• Investigate and resolve shipping issues with minimal oversight, including mitigating delays and customs clearance issues, by coordinating with freight forwarders, business functions, and regulatory authorities, as needed.
• Oversee and refine the company’s automated logistics workflow, applying process insights and efficiency opportunities to streamline execution.
• Research and independently solve unique requirements of special-case shipments, including hazardous materials, white-glove delivery requests for sensitive items, import under duty-free entry provisions, temporary exports, and complex routing scenarios.
• Maintain accurate, consistent, and audit-ready shipping records in accordance with regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Monitor and analyze shipment trends, including cycle times, routing issues, and carrier performance, to drive data-informed improvements to the logistics workflow.
• Serve as a logistics expert and advisor to program teams, helping them navigate shipping requirements and providing actionable support for their customers’ logistics needs.
• Lead rate and contract negotiations with freight forwarders, leveraging market knowledge and shipment volume trends to optimize cost, transit performance, and service reliability.

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You Have:

• 5+ years of experience managing domestic and cross-border shipments end-to-end, including transportation planning and coordination with freight forwarders
• 2+ years of experience managing a team of direct reports, including oversight of performance and development
• Experience preparing and reviewing shipping documentation such as commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and airway bills
• Experience managing regulatory requirements for shipments, including U.S. and country-specific import and export regulations such as ITAR, EAR, and customs requirements, as well as special requirements for hazardous materials or white-glove deliveries
• Experience obtaining and shipping under duty-free entry certificates
• Experience using Microsoft products, including Excel and SharePoint
• Knowledge of Incoterms 2020, including negotiating favorable terms with shipping partners such as vendors and customers
• Knowledge of requirements for duty-free entry, including DFARS clause 252.225-7013
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and accomplish tasks under tight turnaround timelines
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Descartes global trade solutions, including OCR and Visual Compliance
• Experience with ServiceNow workflows
• Experience obtaining and managing ATA carnets for temporary export transactions, including demonstrations
• Knowledge of ISO 28001 certification and associated compliance requirements
• Ability to stand up, manage, and continuously improve logistics processes and protocols within an enterprise environment
• Ability to display a collaborative, relationship-oriented approach to logistics, and a strong ownership mindset with a focus on proactive communication and issue resolution
• Possession of strong interpersonal skills
• Licensed Customs Broker Certification

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.

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Work Model

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