Acquisition Logistician Journeyman

Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Logistics Analyst with deep, practical experience in USAF acquisition logistics , focused on executing responsibilities aligned with the Integrated Product Support Elements (IPSEs) - specifically IPSEs 1-4 : Product Support Management, Design Interface, Sustaining Engineering, and Supply Support. This role supports both the Program Manager (PM) and Product Support Manager (PSM) across the full acquisition lifecycle , from early strategy development to sustainment execution. Candidates must demonstrate actual application of acquisition logistics functions—not just theoretical understanding or adjacent experience. C-130H DSOAR Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key logistics advisor supporting the PSM’s Total Life Cycle Systems Management responsibilities , including planning and executing logistics strategies across acquisition phases.
• Provide logistics and acquisition support for:
  • Development and execution of Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs) , Business Case Analyses (BCAs) , and Post Production Transition Plans (PPTP)
  • Planning and implementation of Post Production Support Plans (PPSP) and Transition to Post Production (TPP) strategies.
• Lead or directly support efforts in design interface reviews, modification and retrofit programs , and engineering change assessments with focus on lifecycle impacts.
• Assist in acquisition management, procurement tracking, provisioning, and asset management for critical components including insurance spares, tooling, SE, and support items .
• Coordinate all elements of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) to ensure readiness across:
  • Spares
  • Support Equipment (SE) / Automatic Test Systems (ATS)
  • Technical data/TOs
  • Manpower, personnel, training
  • Facilities
  • Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T)
  • Supply support and computer resources
    
• Support milestone documentation and planning across the Materiel Solution Analysis, TMRR, EMD, Production & Deployment, and O&S phases of the Defense Acquisition System.
• Apply experience in depot-level sustainment, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), level of repair analysis (LORA), and logistics risk mitigation.
• Participate in technical and programmatic reviews to ensure effective and affordable product support strategies are integrated into system design.
• Analyze and resolve Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and MICAP issues, and support SORAP and field assessments.
• Evaluate and recommend strategies for contractor logistics support (CLS), interim contractor support (ICS) , and maintenance activation planning.
  

Requirements

Senior Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret DoD Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level - NO Exceptions
• U.S. Citizenship required for U.S. Government entity.
• AND One of the following combinations of education/experience:
• 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
• -OR-
• 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.

Preferred 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.