Senior Logistician

Nakupuna Consulting; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Senior Logistician in Norfolk, VA to provide general integrated product support (IPS) for a DoD program. The role requires expertise in life cycle management of weapon systems and subsystems, with DoD program office experience.

The candidate will support logistics planning, program logistics events, ILS analyses, and MBPS reporting. A Secret clearance is required, and the position is full-time salaried with a competitive compensation range.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of life cycle management of weapon systems, subsystems, and equipment.
• Understanding of DoD program office acquisition/sustainment support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in logistics planning documents and analyses.
• Prepare PSM planning and acquisition documentation per DoD 5000.02 series.
• Coordinate IPS activities, ILSMT meetings, and program logistics events.
• Conduct ILS analyses to ensure supportability of product integration.
• Plan and monitor ILS processes and strategies.
• Support development and Life Cycle support for assigned product lines.
• Assist with ILA planning, execution, and issue resolution.
• Prepare MBPS metrics briefs using the MBPS system.
• Manage procurement of critical material and program-associated funds.
• Participate in SSC Product Support Management Team and LCAC ILSMT.

Skills

DoD lifecycle knowledge

Logistics management

IPS experience

Education

Bachelor's in supply chain or logistics

Job description

Senior Logistician

Job Locations: US-VA-Norfolk

Job ID: 2026-7068

Type: Full-Time Salaried

Company: Nakupuna Consulting

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.