Acquisition Logistician Journeyman
$55,000–$65,000 year
On-siteWarner Robins, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Serve as a key logistics advisor supporting the Product Support Manager's Total Life Cycle Systems Management responsibilities, including planning and executing logistics strategies across acquisition phases. Develop and execute Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Business Case Analyses, and Post Production Transition Plans while leading design interface reviews and engineering change assessments. Coordinate Integrated Logistics Support elements for spares, support equipment, technical data, manpower, facilities, and supply resources. Analyze and resolve Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages issues, support milestone documentation across the Defense Acquisition System, and recommend strategies for contractor logistics support and maintenance activation planning. Maintain active Secret DoD clearance and ten years of relevant experience with IPSEs 1–4.
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret DoD Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level
- U.S. Citizenship
- BA/BS degree, and Ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three (3) of which must be in the DoD
- HS/GED, and Fifteen (15) years of directly related experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with IPSEs 1–4: PSM, Design Interface, Sustaining Engineering, and Supply Support—not just academic familiarity
- Experience authoring or managing LCSPs, BCAs, modification design interface evaluations, or post-production transition strategies
- Active involvement in a USAF acquisition-coded billet, or equivalent role within a DoD program office supporting major weapon systems
- Familiarity with AFLCMC, AFSC, or program offices at the center-level in support of USAF platforms
- Knowledge of USAF maintenance structure, depot processes, and interface with sustainment logistics functions
- Ability to interpret and apply DoD, AF, and local logistics/acquisition policies across the lifecycle
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with PMs, engineers, sustainment teams, and senior leadership
- Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills to develop and maintain working relationships with the internal and external personnel involved with the project or program
- Possess the knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an expert in the technical/professional field
Desired Qualifications
- DAWIA Level II or III (or equivalent) in Life Cycle Logistics or Program Management
- Experience supporting acquisition or sustainment of USAF aircraft systems (bonus if maintenance experience is present)
- Working knowledge of SORAP, RCM, LORA, aircraft battle damage repair, and supportability trade studies
- Experience planning for or overseeing interim contractor support (ICS), CLS, or Depot Activation activities
- Expertise in identifying logistics and sustainment impacts from design and configuration changes during the EMD or Production phases
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