Senior Logistics Data Analyst / Logistics Management SpecialistLocation: Indiana National Guard Headquarters, Indianapolis, Indiana
Position SummaryLAUKOA is seeking an experienced Senior Logistics Data Analyst / Logistics Management Specialist to provide specialized logistics data analytics, reporting, compliance support, and professional training services to the Indiana Army National Guard (INARNG) J4 Directorate. This position combines advanced technical expertise in Microsoft Power BI and enterprise data integration with extensive knowledge of Army logistics operations, equipment readiness, property accountability, maintenance management, and command logistics discipline programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Business Intelligence, Power BI, and Data Analytics
- Administer, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance thirteen existing interactive Microsoft Power BI dashboards within the authorized Army365 environment.
- Conduct daily monitoring of dashboard functionality, data pipelines, scheduled refreshes, reporting accuracy, and data integrity.
- Collect, integrate, validate, and reconcile logistics information from approximately 51 data sources across 20 automated military information systems.
- Develop and maintain analytical reports, performance metrics, data models, dashboards, and visualizations that support equipment readiness, supply accountability, maintenance performance, and logistics compliance.
- Utilize Microsoft Power BI, Power Query, Power Platform, and authorized analytical tools to streamline recurring reporting and reduce manual processing.
- Identify data discrepancies, incomplete transactions, reporting errors, and emerging operational trends through structured data analysis.
- Maintain technical documentation, source mappings, report definitions, and change records.
2. Army Logistics Information Systems
Extract, interpret, analyze, and reconcile data from applicable Army and federal logistics information systems, including:
- Army Vantage
- Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-Army)
- General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS)
- Decision Support Tool (DST)
- Standardized Equipment and Maintenance systems (SEAM)
- General Services Administration (GSA) Fleet systems
- Transportation Coordinators' Automated Information for Movements System II (TCAIMS II)
Coordinate with Government system owners and functional personnel to investigate reporting discrepancies, validate source records, and support accurate and consistent leadership reporting.
3. Command Logistics Discipline Program Support
Provide technical data collection, analytical reporting, and administrative support for the following programs:
Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP): Analyze property accountability records, inventory discrepancies, hand receipts, supply transaction histories, and compliance information in accordance with AR 710-4.
Command Maintenance Discipline Program (CMDP): Analyze maintenance records, overdue work orders, equipment readiness, preventive maintenance status, and maintenance compliance information in accordance with AR 750-1.
Command Deployment Discipline Program (CDDP): Support the collection and analysis of unit deployment readiness, movement planning, documentation, and deployment compliance information in accordance with AR 525-93.
Command Food Service Discipline Program (CFSDP): Collect, organize, and analyze Government-provided food service compliance information in accordance with AR 30-22.
Compile validated data into leadership reports, compliance summaries, dashboards, and tracking products. All official compliance determinations remain the responsibility of authorized Government personnel.
4. Statewide Logistics Evaluation Support
- Provide technical and administrative assistance to INARNG J4 Government evaluation teams during scheduled logistics assessments.
- Prepare preinspection analytical packages containing equipment accountability information, maintenance records, historical deficiencies, and relevant supply data.
- Assist Government evaluators with reviewing digital hand receipts, inventory records, transaction histories, and supporting documentation.
- Document discrepancies, organize supporting evidence, and prepare analytical summaries for Government review.
- Support evaluations at five Direct Reporting Units, thirteen maintenance shops, Army Aviation Support Facility, Limited Aviation Support Facility, 38th Infantry Division, 81st Troop Command, and Camp Atterbury.
- Prepare post-evaluation reports and recommendations within prescribed PWS timelines, including the fifteen-calendar-day reporting requirement.
The contractor serves exclusively in a technical and advisory capacity. Government officials retain responsibility for inspection decisions, formal compliance ratings, and approval of findings.
5. Training Development and Instruction
- Assist with identifying statewide training needs based on logistics compliance findings, readiness trends, and operational deficiencies.
- Develop and update training presentations, instructional materials, practical exercises, reference guides, and supporting curriculum.
- Coordinate with INARNG subject matter experts to ensure training content accurately reflects applicable Army regulations and policies.
- Serve as a co-instructor during four quarterly regional logistics training events and two annual logistics workshops.
- Provide technical instruction on logistics information systems, property accountability, equipment readiness, maintenance reporting, and data analysis as directed by Government training objectives.
- Support training evaluations, documentation, and continuous improvement of instructional materials.
6. Reporting, Coordination, and Documentation
- Prepare clear, accurate, and timely reports, information papers, briefings, and decision-support products for J4 leadership.
- Coordinate with the Data Analytics Working Group, J4 functional sections, system administrators, and designated Government representatives.
- Maintain accurate reporting records and supporting documentation.
- Protect controlled information and comply with DoD, Army, and National Guard cybersecurity and information management requirements.
- Participate in program coordination meetings and provide status information on assigned analytical and logistics support activities.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or a combination of directly relevant military and professional experience.
- Minimum five years of progressive experience in Army logistics, logistics management, supply accountability, maintenance management, or military readiness support.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft Power BI reports and dashboards.
- Experience with Power Query, data transformation, relational data structures, and data reconciliation.
- Working knowledge of Army logistics information systems, particularly GCSS-Army and Army Vantage.
- Understanding of Army supply, maintenance, deployment, and logistics compliance processes.
- Experience preparing analytical reports, operational briefings, and management decision-support products.
- Ability to communicate effectively with military leadership, Government civilians, and technical personnel.
- Ability to satisfy applicable installation access, identity verification, background investigation, and Government system access requirements.
- Ability to travel throughout Indiana to support unit evaluations, training events, and Government-directed meetings.
Preferred Qualifications- Prior military service in an Army logistics specialty, particularly a 92-series MOS, 91-series maintenance specialty, or logistics officer/warrant officer background.
- Previous experience supporting an Army National Guard G4/J4 Directorate, state logistics headquarters, or Army sustainment organization.
- Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification (PL-300).
- Experience with SQL, DAX, Power Automate, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft 365.
- Familiarity with CSDP, CMDP, CDDP, and CFSDP requirements.
- Experience with Army logistics inspection programs and staff assistance visits.
- Experience developing military logistics training materials and providing classroom instruction.
- Experience with logistics business process automation and dashboard development.
- Knowledge of data governance, role-based access, records management, and controlled Government reporting environments.
Annual Salary: $80,000-$100,000, depending on qualifications
Position is Contingent Upon Award
