Mission-Critical Transportation Lead for Readiness

Akima LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Akima Readiness Support (ARS), an Akima company, is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support USACAPOC(A) G-4 operations at Fort Meade. The role requires proactive coordination, daily oversight, and expert guidance across multiple functional areas to ensure uninterrupted mission readiness.

You will coordinate transport requests, maintain Unit Movement Data, and support deployment readiness with strict weekly reporting and data accuracy across GCSS-Army, TCAIMS II, ICODES, ETA, and JCM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of proven experience in transportation or deployment logistics.
• Familiarity with Army Reserve logistics systems and command reporting requirements.
• Proficient in GCSS-Army, TCAIMS II, ICODES, and RF-ITV.
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills across functional teams.
• Ability to meet strict reporting timelines, especially weekly submissions by Friday 1230 hrs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and validate transportation requests, ensuring compliance with operational priorities.
• Submit weekly reports on transportation readiness, second destination requests, and container status to the COR and G-4 leadership.
• Maintain accurate Unit Movement Data (UMD) and container inventory records for USACAPOC(A), GFCs, and FORSCOM.
• Lead Deployment Readiness Exercise (DRE) planning and execution, including load plan validation and delinquency forecasting.
• Manage GSA fleet operations, including dispatch logs, vehicle maintenance, usage reports, and participation in the Vehicle Usage Review Board (VURB).
• Conduct daily evaluations of transportation systems such as GCSS-Army, ICODES, TCAIMS II, ETA, and JCM to ensure proper functionality and integration.
• Perform quarterly evaluations of Containerized Deployment Doctrine Programs (CDDP) and assess unit sub-program compliance.
• Host monthly logistics teleconferences with subordinate units and disseminate updated SOPs and regulatory guidance.
• Provide oversight on short-term rentals (STRs), SDTs, TMRs, and maintain accurate data on TEAMS and SharePoint platforms.
• Track and report status of school-trained, movement-qualified personnel, contributing to readiness assessments and personnel reporting.

Job description

Akima Readiness Support (ARS), an Akima company, is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support USACAPOC(A) G-4 operations at Fort Meade. The role requires proactive coordination, daily oversight, and expert guidance across multiple functional areas to ensure uninterrupted mission readiness.

You will coordinate transport requests, maintain Unit Movement Data, and support deployment readiness with strict weekly reporting and data accuracy across GCSS-Army, TCAIMS II, ICODES, ETA, and JCM.