Acquisition Logistician, Journeyman

About the Role

The Acquisition Logistician (Journeyman) performs critical planning, development, implementation, and management tasks to support a comprehensive, affordable, and effective systems support strategy. Acting as a key interface for Program Office and Staff Level Support, this position works independently to apply established logistics procedures and troubleshoot complex challenges to ensure successful program outcomes. This role is heavily focused on SPERs (Support Product Evaluation Reports) and Long Range Depot Plan (LRDP) management. Additionally, the selected candidate will process Requirement Correlation Records (RCRs) and coordinate extensively with Major Commands (MAJCOM) to secure necessary funding and resources. The Journeyman Acquisition Logistician supports weapon systems throughout their entire acquisition life cycle—including Materiel Solution Analysis, Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction, Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD), Production and Deployment, and Operations and Support phases.

Responsibilities

• Manage SPERs (Support Product Evaluation Reports) and support Long Range Depot Plan (LRDP) management.
• Process Requirement Correlation Records (RCRs) and coordinate with Major Commands (MAJCOM) to secure funding and resources.
• Assist in producing, reviewing, and validating key acquisition and sustainment logistics documentation.
• Support program milestones across all lifecycle phases (Materiel Solution Analysis, EMD, Production, and Operations & Support).
• Apply the Air Force’s 12 product support elements in compliance with the Product Support Manager’s Guidebook.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to reduce weapon system total ownership costs.
• Assist in managing total cradle-to-grave life cycle logistics support for assigned weapon systems or subsystems.
• Integrate supply, maintenance, procurement, and quality assurance into seamless logistics activities.
• Monitor compliance with milestones and performance criteria.
• Evaluate program support effectiveness and ensure adherence to plans and schedules.
• Analyze deficiencies, perform risk assessments, identify conflicts, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Apply logistics policies, including Title 10 USC Section 2466 and Air Force systems and policies.
• Utilize Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) concepts to integrate logistics functions into structured programs.
• Provide acquisition support through material solution analyses, technical documentation, and program presentation materials.
• Coordinate system transfer into operational use and establish relationships between key participants.
• Support logistics and maintainability programs, including RAM-C test and evaluation planning.
• Perform technical evaluations to identify logistics requirements and resources.
• Conduct budgetary/financial and life cycle cost analyses.
• Ensure AIS hardware and software standardization and compatibility.
• Collect, compile, analyze, and research logistics, maintenance, acquisition, and financial data.
• Prepare and validate documentation for automated logistics or maintenance reporting systems.
• Coordinate and monitor ILS implementation and acquisition projects.
• Integrate taskings across functional organizations.
• Advise the USG on actions to keep projects on track and resolve conflicts.

Qualifications

• One of the following combinations of education/experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) and ten (10) years of experience in the technical/professional discipline, three (3) of which must be in the DoD.
  • HS diploma and fifteen (15) years of directly related experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams), Adobe Acrobat, and internet browsers.
• U.S. Citizenship required; Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance required.

Preferred Experience

• Prior USAF/DoD supply system experience supporting aviation.
• Experience with D043 system.
• Experience coordinating with Item Managers.
• Experience with Depot Source of Repair (DSOR).
• Experience with Sustainment One-year Requirements Analysis (SORA).
• Ability to work independently, apply proper procedures, problem-solve, and troubleshoot various situations.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, including location, role, function, education, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.