Senior Logistician

Nakupuna Companies; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Senior Logistician to provide integrated product support (IPS) for PMS-317. The role focuses on life cycle management of weapon systems, subsystems, and equipment within DoD programs in the Pacific region.

The ideal candidate will have DoD logistics experience, a DoD Secret clearance, and a track record coordinating ILS analyses, planning, and procurement activities across multiple teams to ensure timely support and delivery of program milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience with life cycle management of weapon systems and DoD supply support codes.
• Strong understanding of DoD program offices and sustainment support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning logistics documents and acquisition planning.
• Coordinate IPS activities including ILSM meetings and program reviews.
• Prepare logistics analyses and MBPS-based metrics briefs.
• Support procurement, material expediting, and program office communication.

Skills

Life cycle management

DoD logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor's in supply chain or logistics

Job description

Nakupuna Companies is looking for a Senior Logistician to provide general integrated product support (IPS) to PMS-317, who is responsible for a portfolio of weapon systems and capabilities under PEO Ships. The ideal candidate has significant experience with life cycle management of weapon systems, subsystems, and equipment.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Assist in the preparation of logistics planning documents including system analyses, requirement analyses, financial/budget planning documentation, and application analyses.
• Prepare Product Support Management (PSM) planning and acquisition documentation required and in accordance with latest DoD 5000.02 series from program inception for the life cycle support and maintenance of the class.
• Assist in planning, execution, coordination, integration, and oversight of all IPS activities and projects to include, but not limited to Integrated Logistics Support Management Team (ILSMT) meetings, program reviews, logistics briefs, maintenance of calendars for scheduling, tracking program logistics-related events, and for assigning recurring and emergent tasks and action items.
• Assist with conducting and reviewing ILS analyses to ensure supportability product integration
• Assist in the planning, identification, development, implementation, integration, and monitoring of ILS processes and strategies.
• Support the integration of all logistics activities related to the development, design, production, and Life Cycle support for assigned product lines to ensure ILS program integration and success.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, execution, and issue resolution for Program Independent Logistics Assessments (ILA).
• Conduct research relative to alternative support strategies and provide reports that identify high cost equipment by Allowance Parts List (APL), Allowance Equipage List (AEL) and Equipment Identification Code (EIC).
• Prepare, maintain, and produce monthly metrics briefs utilizing Model Based Product Support (MBPS), the designated government Configuration Data Management System.
• Prepare Allowance Change Request (ACRs) / Allowance Exception Request (AERs) for Program Office approval
• Assist in the identification and implementation of process improvements and best practices.
• Identify new business opportunities on the program and nurture relationships for existing and new work in the future.
• Manage the timely identification, procurement, and expediting of critical material.
• Manage the LCAC and SSC Pack-Up Kits.
• Manage the ACU-4 Depot Level Repairable and Fuel programs.
• Utilize R-Supply to manage material inventories.
• Define, track, and report material receipt discrepancies.
• Manage and review the Automated Shore Interface process.
• Provide inventory management of COSAL material, including associated reorders.
• Provide data calls in support of the SSC Material Procurement team.
• Provide input to the Problem Item Lists.
• Support the establishment of SSC procedures for the LCU community in preparation for delivery of the first craft to Fleet Units.
• Support ACU-5 and NBU-7 as SSC deliveries begin to those units.
• Execute and manage Purchase Card procurements.
• Process ACU-4 BOR/TL and Material Obligation Validation requirements.
• Manage reimbursable funds and support the execution of RRN funds.
• Execute and report on procurement funds provided to ACU-4, including SCN-Outfitting and OPN funds.
• Participate in the SSC Product Support Management Team and the LCAC Integrated Logistics Support Management Team.
• Serve as the ACU-4 focal point for PMS 317, DLA, and NAVSUP-WSS, and as a consultant and subject matter expert for the ACU-4 Supply Department.

Education/Qualifications

The ideal candidate possesses expertise and experience in DoD weapon system life cycle management. Specifically, the ideal candidate will be familiar with and have experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of life cycle management of weapon systems, subsystems, and equipment and understand Navy supply support codes and product support management products.
• Demonstrated understanding of DoD program office acquisition/sustainment support.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (required) in a supply chain or logistics discipline (preferred).
• Relevant experience related to acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery and final disposal of resources
• Senior 10 years of relevant professional experience in integrated logistics support.

Clearance Requirement

This position requires a Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies' total compensation package for employees.