Senior Acquisition Logistician - Mobility

Applied Research Solutions; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions seeks a Senior Acquisition Logistician to support the KC-46 WLC program at Wright-Patterson AFB. You will lead logistics planning, develop program documentation, and coordinate sustainment logistics across the weapon-system life cycle.

Must possess an active Secret clearance and US citizenship. Responsibilities include applying the Air Force’s 12 product support elements, coordinating with government and contractor teams, and managing cost, schedule, and performance

Qualifications

• US Citizen required.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Senior-level expertise in acquisition logistics and DoD practices.
• Knowledge of Air Force product support elements and life-cycle logistics.
• Ability to coordinate across program offices and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive logistics strategy for the KC-46 WLC program.
• Develop and review program documentation for acquisition and sustainment logistics activities.
• Apply Air Force 12 product support elements to evaluate and coordinate requirements.
• Assist with transportation plan development and Defense Transportation System processes.
• Plan cradle-to-grave logistics by integrating supply, maintenance, procurement, and QA activities.
• Monitor milestones, performance criteria, and schedules; identify risks and mitigations.
• Review program documents and coordinate actions across stakeholders.
• Apply relevant policies, including Title 10 USC and Air Force guidance.
• Support RAM-C analyses, T&E planning, and cost/schedule/ performance constraints.
• Identify funding, manpower, facilities, and contract needs; foster inter‑organizational collaboration.
• Conduct life-cycle cost analyses and ensure data systems compatibility.
• Compile and validate logistics data for management information systems.
• Drive cross‑functional tasking to improve program effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Acquisition logistics

Senior-level expertise

Cost analysis

Logistics planning

Life cycle logistics

Integrated logistics support

Product support RAM‑C

Cross‑functional communication

Education

MA/MS in a relevant discipline

BA/BS with 15+ years DoD experience

20+ years related experience with certifications

Tools

GFM/GFE processes

Job description

Job Category: Logistics

• Full-Time

Locations

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Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Dayton, OH 45433, USA

Description

ARS is seeking a Senior Acquisition Logistician to support the KC-46 WLC program at Wright-Patterson AFB. Seeking an experienced Senior Acquisition Logistician to support the planning, development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive, affordable, and effective systems support strategy for the KC-46 WLC program at Wright-Patterson AFB. The successful candidate will provide senior-level acquisition and sustainment logistics support across the weapon‑system life cycle, apply the Air Force's 12 product support elements, develop and review program documentation, evaluate logistics and maintainability requirements, and coordinate integrated logistics support activities involving cost, schedule, performance, readiness, and total ownership cost. Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world‑class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career‑driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state‑of‑the‑art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the planning, development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive, affordable, and effective systems support strategy throughout the acquisition and sustainment life cycle.
• Develop and review program documentation supporting acquisition and sustainment logistics activities during Materiel Solution Analysis, Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction, Engineering and Manufacturing Development, Production and Deployment, and Operations and Support.
• Apply the Air Force's 12 product support elements when evaluating and coordinating product support requirements and strategies.
• Assist with transportation plan development and Defense Transportation System processes.
• Apply knowledge of Government-Furnished Property and Government-Furnished Equipment purchasing to estimate costs, develop budgets, process purchase documentation, resolve asset‑availability issues, and identify opportunities to reduce total ownership cost.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate cradle-to-grave life cycle logistics support by integrating supply, maintenance, procurement, and quality assurance activities required to sustain system fielding.
• Monitor functional and organizational compliance with milestones, performance criteria, support plans, and time‑phased schedules; identify conflicting objectives, deficiencies, and schedule risks; and recommend mitigations.
• Review program documents and assess the effects of external actions and competing priorities on development, production, and integrated logistics support; coordinate required actions, schedules, and conflict resolution.
• Apply logistics policy and guidance, including Title 10 United States Code Section 2466, applicable National Defense Authorization Act provisions, Air Force systems, integrated logistics support principles, system life cycle concepts, and contractual processes.
• Support material solution analyses, design reviews, acquisition planning, and the transition of systems into operational use; prepare draft documentation and presentation materials addressing cost, schedule, and performance constraints.
• Identify requirements for funding, manpower, materiel, facilities, services, contract development, and technical support; analyze logistics objectives and establish working relationships among organizations responsible for executing support plans.
• Support logistics and maintainability programs, including product support RAM‑C, test and evaluation planning and execution, supportability assessments, and identification of weapon‑system logistics requirements and resources.
• Perform budgetary, financial, and life cycle cost analyses and evaluate automated information system hardware and software standardization and compatibility.
• Collect, compile, analyze, investigate, research, and apply logistics, maintenance, acquisition, and financial data; develop, modify, prepare, or validate documentation for automated logistics, maintenance reporting, and management information systems.
• Manage, monitor, evaluate, and coordinate integrated logistics support implementation and acquisition projects; integrate cross‑functional taskings, evaluate program support effectiveness, and provide conclusions and recommendations on matters affecting execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be US Citizen
• Advanced degree (MA/MS) with at least 12 years of experience in the applicable technical or professional discipline, including at least five years of DoD experience; OR bachelor's degree (BA/BS) with at least 15 years of applicable experience, including at least five years of DoD experience; OR at least 20 years of directly related experience with applicable certifications, including at least eight years of DoD experience.
• Possess an active Secret clearance.
• Recognized senior‑level expertise in acquisition logistics, with the ability to independently perform complex tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel.
• Advanced knowledge of life cycle logistics, integrated logistics support, the Air Force's 12 product support elements, sustainment planning, and applicable DoD and Air Force logistics policies and practices.
• Working knowledge of product support RAM‑C, test and evaluation, logistics and maintainability planning, Government‑Furnished Property and Government‑Furnished Equipment, transportation planning, budgetary and life cycle cost analysis, and automated logistics or maintenance data systems.
• Ability to analyze cost, schedule, performance, readiness, and supportability information; resolve competing priorities; and communicate recommendations effectively across program office, enterprise, staff, Government, and contractor organizations.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

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