Senior Logistics Principal DoD IPS & Lifecycle Expert

SAIC; Crane (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Logistics Principal to provide integrated product support and lifecycle logistics leadership for NSWC Crane and the SLCM-N program. You will serve as a SME and consultant, shaping logistics concepts and standards to sustain readiness in a competitive prototyping environment.

The role requires expert guidance to program leadership, mentoring to junior staff, and coordination with Navy offices, industry partners, and fleet personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field with 10+ years of related experience; or Master’s with 8+ years; or PhD/JD with 5+ years.
• Recognized expert in logistics with understanding of IPS, lifecycle maintenance, and supply chain principles.
• Experience performing system fault analysis and lifecycle maintenance for major DoD systems.
• Ability to develop solutions to complex logistics problems requiring ingenuity.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Interim secret clearance to start; ability to obtain secret clearance (SAIC sponsorship).
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform system fault analysis, life cycle maintenance planning, and IPS for the SLCM-N program.
• Apply the 12 DoD IPS Elements to performers in a competitive prototyping environment.
• Direct the movement of goods, services, and information to meet requirements.
• Plan, schedule, and manage material flow from engineering to production.
• Ensure execution and continuous improvement of standard logistics processes.

Skills

Logistics expert

Lifecycle maintenance

DoD IPS knowledge

Analytical skills

Technical writing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/SCM/Engineering/Business

Master’s degree

PhD/JD

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Logistics Principal to provide integrated product support and lifecycle logistics leadership for NSWC Crane and the SLCM-N program. You will serve as a SME and consultant, shaping logistics concepts and standards to sustain readiness in a competitive prototyping environment.

The role requires expert guidance to program leadership, mentoring to junior staff, and coordination with Navy offices, industry partners, and fleet personnel.