Sustainment Logistics Lead

Forterra Inc.; Clarksburg (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium healthcare benefits

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Winter break

20 days PTO per year

7 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement $9k annually

401(k) with 4% company match

Job summary

Forterra is seeking a Sustainment Logistics Lead to drive DoD system ILS and lifecycle logistics for autonomous ground vehicle systems. You will lead sustainment planning, data development, and inter‑disciplinary collaboration with engineering, supply chain and program teams.

The role emphasizes hands‑on implementation of sustainment best practices, readiness, and performance metrics in a fast‑paced environment. A DoD Secret clearance is preferred and a Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in military system sustainment, lifecycle logistics or sustainment planning.
• Experience supporting ACAT I–III programs and navigating DoD sustainment policy.
• Experience with DoD maintenance, technical manual documentation, acquisition logistics, ILS principles, PBL frameworks, DoD supply support, and the acquisition lifecycle.
• Ability to hold a DoD Secret clearance.
• Respectful team player.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle logistics planning and sustainment activities for high‑tech autonomous ground vehicle systems.
• Generate logistics analyses and data requests for LORA, RAM, LCSP and provisioning.
• Support site activation planning, stand‑up activities, and ongoing movement logistics.
• Manage site spares allocations, spares models, and global spare inventory control.
• Establish repair capability and maintenance plans in collaboration with engineering.
• Coordinate data requirements and ensure data sufficiency and accuracy for logistics support.
• Execute and coordinate ILS planning to ensure readiness.
• Contribute to performance‑based sustainment contract planning and sustainment metrics.
• Support LORA, MTA, and recommendations for provisioning and sparing strategies.
• Collaborate with acquisition logisticians, system engineers, and government stakeholders to deliver sustainment plans.
• Support sustainment reviews and KPI execution.

Skills

MS Office

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce FS

Job description

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front‑line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go‑to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

About the role

We are seeking a Sustainment Logistics Lead with demonstrated expertise in DoD system Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and system sustainment management. This position will help build, execute and grow company sustainment activities, while actively fielding autonomous vehicle systems for Defense and commercial customers. The Sustainment Logistician will support company‑wide efforts to implement and perform performance‑based sustainment for high‑priority, high‑tech autonomous weapons systems. The successful candidate will lead lifecycle logistics planning, develop product support strategies, and interface with engineering, supply chain, and program management teams to ensure operational availability, balanced with cost‑effective, long‑term system supportability.

This is a hands‑on role intentionally building in sustainment best‑practices from day one. This role will be instrumental to the company, DoD, and commercial partner fielding of autonomous ground vehicles. This is a fast‑paced environment with an amazing team. We’re looking for someone who knows what "good" looks like and possesses the energy, mission dedication, and outcome ownership to be a member of the Sustainment Team stand up. Come do great things with us. We have a mission to make happen.

What you’ll do

• The Sustainment Logistics Lead is responsible to the Director of Customer Success for company planning, preparation and execution of integrated logistics product support activities. Activities include the stand‑up and operation of spares analysis, spares forecasts, supply support logistics, parts repairs, site activation planning, global inventory movements, maintenance planning and maintenance manual subject matter expertise, PHS&T requirements, and requirements definition for maintenance & mission support data systems.
• Generate logistics analysis and data requests in support of customer Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), Provisioning activities, Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM), and Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP).
• Supports Site Activation planning, stand‑up activities, and ongoing support & movement logistics.
• Manages site spares allocations, spares models, and global spare inventory control.
• Establishes repair capability (parts, plans) in collaboration with tech department (personnel).
• Manages data requirements, data use, and processes to ensure data sufficiency and accuracy for logistics support.
• Execute and coordinate ILS planning. Ensure readiness.
• Analyze and contribute to performance‑based sustainment contract planning, sustainment metrics, and supportability analysis for OEM partnerships and contractor depot / inventory control point (ICP) activities.
• Support Level of Repair Analyses (LORA), Maintenance Task Analyses (MTA), and develop recommendations for provisioning and sparing strategies.
• Collaborate internally and externally with acquisition logisticians, system engineers, and government stakeholders to develop and deliver program sustainment plans and contractor support SOPs.
• Support sustainment reviews and contribute to the execution of performance incentives and metrics (e.g., Ao, MTTR, MTBF).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Attitude to only accept winning. Aptitude to find a way.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in military system sustainment, lifecycle logistics or sustainment planning.
• Experience supporting ACAT I–III programs and navigating DoD sustainment policy.
• Experience with a collection of: DoD maintenance, technical manual documentation, acquisition logistics, ILS principles, PBL frameworks, DoD supply support, and the acquisition lifecycle.
• Ability to hold a DoD Secret clearance.
• Respectful team player.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DoD program office logistics management, DoD O-level maintenance, and/or OEMs or depot‑level sustainment programs.
• Master’s degree and/or DAWIA Level II or III in Life Cycle Logistics.
• Familiarity with ERP logistics systems (NetSuite, Sales Force FS), and MS Office.
• Working knowledge of NAVSUP, AFLCMC, or Marine Corps logistics procedures.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant military experience in Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related.

US Salary Range

$120,000.00—$160,000.00 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full‑time, high‑demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full‑time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA‑eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long‑term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after‑tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

Forterra is an equal‑opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.