Deputy Project Lead

Knowledge Management, Inc.

$140K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience with U.S. Marine Corps logistics and systems
  • Bachelor's degree in business, operations research, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field
  • Experience collaborating with USMC logistics stakeholders
  • Mastery of HQMC administrative organization and processes
  • Proficient in knowledge management principles and practices.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Project Lead in coordinating contractor support for LCMS modernization efforts
  • Support multidisciplinary teams in logistics analysis and planning
  • Facilitate workshops, planning sessions, and stakeholder engagements
  • Identify issues, risks, and trade-offs across logistical operations
  • Develop executive-level products including briefings and modernization roadmaps.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-term disability insurance
Full Job Description
Job Requisition: Deputy Project Lead

Location: Remote (within a three (3) hour commute to the Pentagon)
Customer: Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Installation & Logistics, Code LPI

Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000

Job Description:

Knowledge Management, Inc. is seeking a Deputy Project Lead with expertise in Marine Corps logistics and logistics systems - specifically Logistics Chain Management System (LCMS). The LCMS Over-the-Shoulder (OTS) Deputy Project Lead will assist the Project Lead coordinating contractor support to Headquarters Marine Corps Logistics Plans and Integration (HQMC LPI) in advancing the Logistics Chain Management System (LCMS) modernization effort. The Deputy Project Lead will support a multidisciplinary team supporting LCMS modernization analysis and planning; business process, capability, and requirements development; data architecture and integration planning; dashboard and data visibility development; artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and modeling; organizational change management and logistics community outreach; and strategic advisory support. The position may facilitate working groups, workshops, planning sessions, and stakeholder engagements; integrate technical and operational analyses across the work areas; identify issues, risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs; establish priorities and assignments; and develop or oversee executive briefings, decision-support products, assessments, recommendations, modernization roadmaps, requirements and use-case packages, and other products necessary to inform Government LCMS governance and implementation decisions.

Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate should be a senior logistics professional and project leader capable of translating Marine Corps operational logistics requirements into actionable modernization activities while coordinating the work of logisticians, technical specialists, data/analytics personnel, and other subject-matter experts. The position requires strong knowledge of Marine Corps logistics operations and enterprise logistics systems, the ability to communicate effectively with senior Government stakeholders, and demonstrated capability to lead analytical efforts, develop executive-level products, facilitate cross-functional discussions, and maintain accountability for schedules, actions, and deliverables.

  • Minimum of 12 years of experience with U.S. Marine Corps Logistics/Logistics systems
  • Bachelor's degree in business, operations research, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a similar field.
  • Has knowledge and experience in working with USMC logistics stakeholders within HQMC I&L, MARCORLOGCOM, and MARCORSYSCOM.
  • Have a mastery of HQMC administrative organization, processes, and procedures
  • Proficient in knowledge management to include 1) assessing needs and defining strategy, 2) analyze and design, 3) pilot and implement, 4) monitor and improve.


Desired Qualifications:
  • Prior military logistician with tours of duty at Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Installations & Logistics (I&L) and/or Field Supply & Maintenance Analysis Office (FSMAO) teams


Security Clearance:
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance required.

Availability
  • 16 September 2026

To apply for this position, please submit your resume through our careers page:

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-term disability insurance

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