Logistics Specialist- REMOTE

Fairwinds Technologies; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 56,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a Logistics Specialist (Remote) to support IPSP/ISSP development, lifecycle sustainment, and provisioning for deployable SATCOM terminal systems.

You will collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure readiness, supportability, and lifecycle performance of mission-critical communications systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, provisioning, sustainment, or Integrated Product Support.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, SATCOM, telecommunications, military, or government programs.
• Experience with inventory management, repair operations, provisioning activities, and sustainment support.
• Experience collaborating with technical and engineering teams in complex program environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop IPSPs and ISSPs.
• Coordinate lifecycle sustainment planning and execution for SATCOM systems.
• Coordinate supportability analyses with engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and program teams.
• Develop and maintain IPL, RSPL, RCIL, RTTL, and BOMs.
• Monitor inventory levels, serialized assets, repairable items, and critical spare parts.
• Maintain inventory records based on configuration baselines.
• Support stock optimization and replenishment planning.
• Coordinate repair activities, warranty support, depot repairs, and OEM repairs.
• Track Repair Cycle Times, Provisioning Lead Times, and logistics metrics.
• Coordinate PHST activities and logistics documentation.

Skills

Inventory management

Supply chain management

Logistics analysis

Collaboration with engineering

Lifecycle sustainment planning

IPSP/ISSP development

Provisioning

PHST coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

PSDB

Job description

Title: Logistics Specialist (Remote)

Location: This position is open to candidates residing in locations where Fairwinds Technologies is currently registered to employ. Current eligible locations include the DMV area, FL, GA, SC, NC, NY, CO, and TX. Eligible locations are subject to change based on business needs and employment registration requirements.

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Security Clearance required at time of employment

Compensation Range: $56,487 - $97,487 annually (dependent upon experience)

Travel Requirement: N/A

Position Summary

The Logistics Analyst supports Integrated Product Support (IPS), supply chain operations, provisioning, inventory management, maintenance planning, repair management, transportation coordination, obsolescence management, and lifecycle sustainment activities for deployable SATCOM terminal systems. This position works closely with Program Management, Engineering, Configuration Management, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Training, and In‑Service Support teams to ensure operational readiness, system supportability, and long‑term lifecycle performance of mission‑critical communications systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of Integrated Product Support Plans (IPSPs) and In‑Service Support Plans (ISSPs).
• Assist with lifecycle sustainment planning and execution for SATCOM systems.
• Coordinate supportability analyses with engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and program teams.
• Support development and maintenance of Initial Provisioning Lists (IPL), Recommended Spare Parts Lists (RSPL), Consumable Item Lists (RCIL), Tools and Test Equipment Lists (RTTL), and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Monitor inventory levels, serialized assets, repairable items, and critical spare parts.
• Maintain inventory records in accordance with approved configuration baselines.
• Support stock optimization, replenishment planning, and lifecycle replacement efforts.
• Coordinate repair activities, warranty support, depot repairs, and OEM repairs.
• Track Repair Cycle Times (RCT), Provisioning Lead Times (PLT), and logistics performance metrics.
• Support DRACAS investigations and corrective action initiatives.
• Coordinate procurement and replenishment of materials, spare parts, and support equipment.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and lead times.
• Support obsolescence management activities including lifecycle monitoring and mitigation planning.
• Coordinate Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHST) activities.
• Prepare and maintain logistics documentation, shipment records, packing lists, customs documentation, and material movement records.
• Maintain Product Support Database (PSDB) records, including part numbers, maintenance data, inventory records, and asset information.
• Assist with logistics support analyses, including Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), Operation and Maintenance Task Analysis (O&MTA), and supportability assessments.
• Prepare logistics reports, readiness assessments, and sustainment performance metrics.
• Participate in customer meetings, logistics reviews, audits, provisioning conferences, and sustainment planning efforts.
• Provide logistics expertise supporting system deployment, sustainment, acceptance, and transition‑to‑operations activities.

Required Qualifications Education

• Associate’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Engineering, Military Logistics, or a related field.
• Equivalent military logistics experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, provisioning, sustainment, or Integrated Product Support.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, SATCOM, telecommunications, military, or government programs.
• Experience with inventory management, repair operations, provisioning activities, and sustainment support.
• Experience collaborating with technical and engineering teams in complex program environments.
• Familiarity with logistics support analysis, lifecycle sustainment planning, and supply support planning.

Compensation - Salary

At Fairwinds, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, location and experience. Additional incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time, exempt position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be eligible to work in the US.

AAP/EEO Statement

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity