Principal Logistics Manager

DCS Corp; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Principal Logistics Manager to oversee essential logistics activities for the Phalanx Griffon program. The role requires managing supply chain strategies, ensuring timely delivery of equipment, and leading a multi-functional logistics team. Candidates should have a deep expertise in DoD logistics and relevant educational qualifications, alongside a strong commitment to managing complex supply chain challenges.

Qualifications

• 15+ years managing DoD weapon-system logistics.
• 5+ years at program or enterprise-level leadership.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate all movements of hardware and support equipment.
• Develop demand forecasts and optimal sparing levels.
• Drive corrective-action plans for logistics performance.

Skills

Logistics Management

Supply Chain Strategy

Risk Management

Leadership

Data Management

Education

B.A. / B.S. in Logistics, Supply-Chain Management, Industrial Engineering

M.S. / MBA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Windchill

Job description

Job Number : 754

External Description :

Phalanx Griffon (PG) delivers an open-architecture airborne node that pushes multi-level-secure data to the tactical edge. As Principal Logistics Manager , you will orchestrate every movement of hardware, spares, and support equipment for Major Release 2 (FY 25-27) -from factory floor to Integration SIL to operational aircraft. Your supply-chain strategies, sparing models, and sustainment plans will ensure PG kits arrive on time, on cost, and mission-ready.

Essential Job Functions :

Integrated Product Support (IPS) Lead

• Own all 12 DoD IPS elements for PG MR 2, with emphasis on Supply Support, Maintenance Planning, Packaging / Handling / Storage / Transportation (PHS&T), and Technical Data.
• Chair the Logistics Working Group; synchronize activities across Nomad, Smith, Watch IPTs and platform SPOs.

Supply-Chain & Sparing Strategy

Develop demand forecasts and optimal sparing levels for 10+ PG kits and line-replaceable units (LRUs) using COSSI / Readiness-Based Sparing (RBS) models.

Manage procurement of BOM items-VPX cards, Type-1 crypto, SATCOM apertures-ensuring obsolescence mitigation and cybersecurity supply-chain risk management (C-SCRM) compliance.

Lifecycle Sustainment Planning

Author and maintain the Life-Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) ; align with AFI 63-101 / 20-101 and Weapon System Sustainment (WSS) metrics.

Establish depot-level repair strategies, warranty provisions, and Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) options.

Transportation & Fielding Execution

Oversee PHS&T requirements for CONUS / OCONUS shipment of classified hardware; coordinate with Air Force logistics readiness squadrons and Defense Transportation System nodes.

Track kit movements in a digital asset-visibility system; resolve customs, hazmat, and air-lift issues rapidly.

Configuration & Data Management

Ensure serialized part tracking and as-built records flow into the government Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.

Control Tech Orders (T.O.s), Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), and sustainment dashboards for field users and Watch help-desk.

Risk, Cost & Performance Reporting

Maintain logistics risk register, Should-Cost estimates, and Sustainment Key Performance Parameters (KPPs); brief senior USAF leadership quarterly.

Drive corrective-action plans for DMI, mission-abort, and Mean Down Time (MDT) trends.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Lead a multi-functional logistics staff (supply, transportation, provisioning, data management), mentor junior logisticians in DoD sustainment best practices.

Required Skills :

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

B.A. / B.S. in Logistics, Supply-Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (M.S. / MBA preferred) and 15 + years managing DoD weapon-system logistics, including initial provisioning and sustainment; at least 5 years at program or enterprise-level leadership.

Active TS / SCI clearance.

Deep expertise with DoD IPS, LCSP development, FAR / DFARS acquisition logistics, and MIL-STD PHS&T requirements.

Proven track record shipping and sustaining classified / ITAR-controlled avionics or C4ISR hardware worldwide.

Familiarity with ERP / PLM tools (SAP, Oracle, Windchill) and supply-chain analytics (RBS, LORA, OPUS).

Desired Skills :

DAU Life-Cycle Logistics Level III or DoD-certified LCL credential; APICS CPIM / CSCP or SOLE CPL.

Experience supporting airborne C4ISR or ABMS / CJADC2 programs.

Working knowledge of Type-1 crypto handling, DoD cyber supply-chain risk frameworks, and Counterfeit Parts Avoidance.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent continuous-improvement certification.

Familiarity with Digital Engineering environments and Item Unique Identification (IUID) tagging.

Job Number : 7120 (B)

Community / Marketing Title : Principal Logistics Manager

Location_formattedLocationLong : Dayton, OH, Ohio US