Logistics Management Specialist

Sherpa 6

$95K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field (experience may substitute for education).
  • 4-8 years of logistics or acquisition logistics experience with the Department of War.
  • Experience supporting Army or DoD acquisition programs.
  • Knowledge of Integrated Product Support (IPS) and Life Cycle Logistics principles.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).

Responsibilities

  • Support life cycle logistics activities through system acquisition and sustainment.
  • Develop and update logistics documentation such as Life Cycle Sustainment Plans and Maintenance Plans.
  • Coordinate logistics planning with various stakeholders including Program Managers and Engineers.
  • Analyze logistics requirements and propose improvements to readiness and sustainment.
  • Monitor accountability of Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Equipment (GFE).
  • Assist with inventory management and transportation planning.
  • Prepare logistics reports and support fielding events and testing activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and their families.
  • Dental and vision benefits included.
  • Generous retirement savings plan to help secure your future.
  • Supportive PTO policy promoting work-life balance.
  • Health and wellness benefits to support personal well-being.
Full Job Description
Job Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (onsite)

Travel Requirement: 10%

Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required

The Logistics Management Specialist (LMS) provides Integrated Product Support (IPS) and lifecycle logistics support for Department of War acquisition programs. The selected candidate supports planning, coordination, execution, and assessment of logistics activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle, ensuring systems are supportable, maintainable, deployable, and compliant with Army and DoW logistics policies.

Responsibilities:
  • Support Life Cycle Logistics (LCL) activities throughout system acquisition and sustainment.
  • Develop, review, and update logistics documentation, including:
    • Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSP)
    • Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements
    • Maintenance Plans
    • Provisioning documentation
    • Fielding and Transition Plans
  • Coordinate logistics planning with Program Managers, Engineers, Product Support Managers, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
  • Analyze logistics support requirements and recommend improvements to readiness, reliability, maintainability, and sustainment.
  • Monitor Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) accountability.
  • Support property accountability using DPAS, GCSS-Army, or equivalent logistics systems.
  • Assist with inventory management, provisioning, transportation planning, and supply chain coordination.
  • Prepare logistics reports, briefings, metrics, and milestone documentation.
  • Support fielding events, logistics demonstrations, testing activities, and New Equipment Training (NET) when required.
  • Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition regulations, Army logistics policies, and applicable FAR/DFARS requirements.
  • Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), and Program Management Reviews (PMRs).


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline (experience may substitute for education).
  • 4-8 years of DoW logistics or acquisition logistics experience.
  • Experience supporting Army or DoW acquisition programs.
  • Working knowledge of:
    • Integrated Product Support (IPS)
    • Life Cycle Logistics
    • Product Support Analysis (PSA)
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Property Accountability
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).

Preferred Experience:
  • Experience with:
    • DPAS/ELMS
    • GCSS-Army
    • LMP
    • AESIP
    • Logistics Modernization Program (LMP)
  • Knowledge of:
    • FAR
    • DFARS
    • DoDI 5000 series
    • Army Command Discipline logistics policies
  • Experience supporting PEOs, CECOM, DEVCOM, or Army acquisition organizations.
  • DAU Back-to-Basics Life Cycle Logistics Certification or equivalent.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit.

Salary Range

The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience, and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications.

Salary Description

$95,000-$120,000

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