Logistics Management Specialist II

Supports planning, executing, and overseeing logistics programs with a focus on FIAR compliance and Government Property Management. Ensures all asset control and property accountability processes meet federal regulations, DoD guidance, FAR requirements, and agency policies.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) activities, ensuring all logistics and property processes meet audit standards and internal control requirements.
• Conduct internal reviews, reconciliations, and process validations to verify accuracy of asset records, documentation completeness, and compliance with audit-ready standards.
• Prepare, maintain, and present audit documentation packages, including narratives, flowcharts, sample selections, testing support, and corrective action evidence.
• Identify internal control weaknesses, document root causes, and develop corrective action plans (CAPs) to improve auditability and reduce risk.
• Coordinate with finance, procurement, and property teams to resolve audit findings and ensure timely closure of deficiencies.
• Assist with developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and work instructions aligned with FIAR and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the full lifecycle of government property in accordance with FAR Part 45, DFARS, DoD Instruction 5000.64, and agency-specific property policy.
• Maintain accurate records of government-furnished property (GFP), contractor-acquired property (CAP), and end-item assets within approved property management systems.
• Oversee the receiving, tagging, assignment, storage, transfer, utilization, and disposition of government-owned property.
• Conduct physical inventories, cyclic inventories, and reconciliation activities to ensure accuracy between systems of record and physical asset presence.
• Investigate property discrepancies, losses, damage, or destruction (LDD), and prepare required reporting and documentation.
• Support property audits, DCMA reviews, and internal compliance inspections.
• Monitor and document property movement, including temporary loan requests, reutilization transfers, and shipping activities.
• Support planning, coordination, and execution of logistics activities related to acquisition, supply support, distribution, maintenance, and transportation.
• Analyze logistics data, supply chain workflows, and property system outputs to identify discrepancies or inefficiencies in asset management processes.
• Interface with project teams, suppliers, warehouse operations, and government stakeholders to maintain continuous visibility of assets and materials.
• Track and manage equipment allocation, readiness status, and availability to support mission requirements.
• Maintain proficiency in logistics and property systems such as ELMS, GCSS-Army, iNFADS, PIEE GFP Module, or other agency-specific tools.
• Ensure property and financial data integrity through routine data quality checks, system reconciliations, and transactional reviews.
• Develop reports, metrics, dashboards, and analytics to support management decision-making and audit reviews.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and audit readiness across logistics and property functions.
• Support development of training materials and conduct training sessions for staff on property accountability, FIAR requirements, and system usage.
• Assist leadership in aligning organizational policies and procedures with evolving audit standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Serve as a liaison between logistics, finance, procurement, contracting, and program management teams to ensure consistent compliance with FIAR and property management requirements.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and updates to management, audit teams, and government customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, property management, or asset accountability operations.
• Working knowledge of FAR Part 45, DFARS property regulations, and basic government property management principles.
• Experience supporting or conducting physical inventories, reconciliations, and property lifecycle transactions.
• Familiarity with FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness) principles, internal controls, or audit support activities.
• Proficiency with logistics, inventory, or property management systems (e.g., ELMS, GCSS-Army, PIEE GFP Module).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and support corrective actions.
• Ability to prepare, review, and maintain detailed documentation to support audits and compliance reviews.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with finance, procurement, contracting, and program teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if applicable.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of government property management regulations, including FAR Part 45, DFARS, DoD Instruction 5000.64, and applicable agency-specific policies.
• Understanding of FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness) principles, internal controls, audit standards, and evidentiary documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of asset accountability processes, including receiving, tracking, inventory, utilization, maintenance, and disposition of Government-Furnished Property (GFP) and Contractor-Acquired Property (CAP).
• Working knowledge of property and logistics information systems (e.g., ELMS, GCSS-Army, iNFADS, Maximo, PIEE GFP Module, or other ERP asset modules).
• Understanding of audit procedures, internal reviews, sampling methodologies, and corrective action plan (CAP) development.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate inventory accuracy, assess internal controls, identify discrepancies, and recommend solutions.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills to create audit narratives, SOPs, process flow diagrams, and compliance reports.
• Organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and support audit timelines.
• Inventory and reconciliation skills, including conducting physical inventories, preparing variance reports, and validating data accuracy.
• Process improvement skills to help streamline workflows, enhance internal control, and support continuous improvement.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations and agency policies to logistics and property management.
• Ability to analyze large data sets, verify accuracy, identify trends, and resolve asset record issues.
• Ability to prepare audit-ready documentation and respond effectively to audit requests and findings.
• Ability to train personnel on property accountability procedures, FIAR standards, and system usage.
• Ability to professionally interface with government customers, auditors, and oversight agencies.