Lifecycle Logistician

Job title: Lifecycle Logistician

About the Role

The Lifecycle Logistician will support development and execution of product support and sustainment strategies for a DoD acquisition program. This role requires a strong understanding of DoD lifecycle logistics principles to ensure sustainment planning, logistics documentation, and Integrated Product Support activities are executed in accordance with DoD policy and program objectives while collaborating with stakeholders across the program office. This position will be on-site at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

What You'll Do

• Develop, review, and maintain Life Cycle Sustainment Plans and other logistics documentation in accordance with DoD policies and guidance.
• Plan, develop, and execute Integrated Product Support activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Coordinate with program managers, systems engineers, contracting personnel, configuration managers, and other stakeholders to ensure sustainment requirements are integrated into program planning and execution.
• Conduct logistics analyses to support maintenance planning, provisioning, supply support, technical data, support equipment, training, and other product support elements.
• Participate in technical and program reviews to provide lifecycle logistics recommendations and ensure supportability considerations are incorporated into system development.
• Identify logistics risks and sustainment challenges and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support planning for fielding, transition to sustainment, and long-term product support.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc logistics reports, status updates, executive briefings, and other program documentation to support leadership decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve logistics planning processes, documentation quality, and sustainment effectiveness.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field and 3–10 years of relevant experience; additional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Active Secret clearance required to start. Must be able to maintain the security clearance required for this position.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Lifecycle Logistics Expertise: Working knowledge of DoD Integrated Product Support principles, sustainment planning, and lifecycle logistics processes supporting defense acquisition programs.
• Logistics Planning: Experience developing or supporting logistics documentation, sustainment strategies, maintenance planning, provisioning, fielding, or Life Cycle Sustainment Plans.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate logistics requirements, identify sustainment risks, and develop practical solutions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate logistics concepts and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail to ensure logistics documentation, analyses, and program deliverables are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable guidance.
• Certifications: DAWIA Life Cycle Logistics Practitioner or Advanced, or equivalent such as Certified Professional Logistician (preferred).
• Tools: Experience with logistics and program management tools such as Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Power BI, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with PSA, Product Support Management, RAM, or DMSMS activities (preferred).

Nice to Have

• Prior experience supporting a DoD Program Executive Office, Project Manager, or Program Office in a lifecycle logistics or Integrated Product Support role.
• Familiarity with Army acquisition processes and lifecycle sustainment planning.
• Experience supporting medical devices, electronic systems, sensors, or C5ISR programs.
• DAWIA or equivalent certification (or other professional credentials).
• Experience with PSA, RAM, DMSMS or related logistics program management tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture
• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares