Mid-Level Logistician

Leidos; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with 6% company match

Flexible schedules

Technical upskilling

Flexible schedules

Education and training support

Job summary

A leading defense and technology company is seeking a Mid-Level Logistician to join a high-impact program for the U.S. Space Force. The role involves enhancing a large-scale Satellite Communications system, with responsibilities including procurement management and collaboration with engineering teams. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, significant logistics experience, and strong skills in Excel and IT equipment management. Join us in contributing to national security and mission resilience.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of related experience.
• 5+ years in a logistics role with advanced responsibilities.
• Experience with purchase requisition processes.
• Strong knowledge of IT hardware/software, warranties and maintenance
• Experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Proficient with Excel for data analysis
• Experience researching parts and configurations from engineering specs
• Knowledge of software licensing models (subscriptions, term licenses, perpetual licenses)
• Experience collaborating with engineers, control account managers, and planners on quotes
• Experience managing procurement processes and multiple purchases across lifecycles
• Self-motivated, proactive, excellent communication, detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Support a complex technical program using SAFe methodology.
• Manage hardware, software, and services for a multi-node system.
• Collaborate with teams to validate purchase requirements.
• Track inventory and maintain program documentation
• Oversee software licenses and hardware assets through lifecycle
• Monitor warranties and maintenance periods to ensure vendor support
• Coordinate with program team to ensure timely procurement of materials
• Prioritize urgent procurement requests and coordinate material deliveries

Skills

Logistics experience

IT equipment knowledge

Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

IT hardware knowledge

SAFe

PKI

Quotes development

Multi-purchase management

Communication

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Mid-Level Logistician in our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

This position is based near Columbia, Maryland, with alternative duty locations in San Diego, California, Englewood, Colorado, or Huntsville, Alabama. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Job Summary

Leidos is seeking a Mid-Level Logistician to join a high-impact, multi-agency program serving the United States Space Force (USSF) / Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Air Force (USAF), and other critical mission stakeholders. The selected individual will play key role in enhancing, testing, and deploying a large-scale Satellite Communications (SATCOM) system to an existing infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in public key infrastructure (PKI) and key management, excels at complex problem solving, and has a strong record of delivering results as part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced Agile Development environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance the resilience and cybersecurity of mission‑critical communications that protect our nation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support a complex technical program using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology.
• Manage hardware, software, and service purchases for a geographically distributed, multi-node hardware/software system in a multifaceted network environment.
• Collaborate closely with Infrastructure Teams, System Test, System Administration, Integration Engineers, and Software Engineers to identify and validate purchase requirements.
• Track hardware and software inventory and status across the program and maintain required documentation.
• Support the full procurement life cycle for software licenses and hardware assets, from request through receipt.
• Track hardware warranties and software maintenance periods to prevent lapses in vendor support.
• Coordinate with program team members to ensure streamlined and timely procurement of materials aligned to program needs.
• Monitor material movement through the procurement process, identify impediments, and drive resolution.Engage buyers and material planners to prioritize urgent procurement requests and coordinate the delivery of materials.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 8 years of related experience. Additional relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in a logistics role with responsibilities beyond basic hardware or asset tracking.
• Must have experience with purchase requisition processes and procedures.
• Must have strong working knowledge of IT equipment, hardware, and software; and with hardware and software warranties, maintenance agreements, and support models.
• Must have experience or strong familiarity with creating, reading, and maintaining Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Must be proficient with Excel, including use of formulas for data analysis and tracking.
• Must have experience researching parts and technical configurations from engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of software licensing models (e.g., subscriptions, term licenses, perpetual licenses).
• Must have direct experience working with engineers, control account managers, and planners to develop, review, and refine quotes.
• Experience collaborating with buyers and material planners throughout the procurement process.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent purchases at various stages of the lifecycle (partial receipts, backorders, goods receipts, data transfers, BOM updates, purchase closeouts, tracking delivery dates, etc.).
• Must be self‑motivated and proactive, with the ability to independently plan and prioritize daily tasks, ongoing projects, and recurring processes.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interface with engineers, planners, and customers.
• Must be detail‑oriented and possess strong organizational skills.

Clearance Required

• Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• System Administration experience and/or hands‑on experience with hardware and software maintenance.
• Experience working as a Quality Control/Quality Assurance Specialist, Configuration Management Analyst, or Auditing Professional, particularly on a large system.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – Apply today! If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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.