Senior Logistics Manager

This position supports the FMS Division (AWACS (E3)) for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), part of the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control (FMS) Division, located at Tinker AFB (OK) and Hanscom AFB (MA), with dispersed support at Eglin AFB, Seattle WA, San Antonio TX, and several OCONUS locations. Full-time role based in San Antonio, TX.

About the role

The selected candidate will provide senior-level acquisition logistics and sustainment support throughout the weapon system lifecycle for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB). This includes developing logistics strategies, sustainment plans, business case analyses, acquisition documentation, and lifecycle support solutions to ensure operational readiness and mission success across complex Air Force programs.

Responsibilities

• Determine and correlate requirements for funding, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services with program objectives and acquisition plans.
• Coordinate with Product Support Managers and other stakeholders to maintain comprehensive logistics and sustainment plans, including support to joint and coalition partners.
• Support the development and execution of life cycle logistics strategies to meet mission requirements.
• Provide analytical support for logistics metrics, sustainment reviews, and program assessments.
• Assist in the planning, evaluation, and implementation of acquisition and sustainment strategies.
• Develop and maintain acquisition and sustainment documentation supporting all phases of the program lifecycle.
• Prepare and deliver briefings supporting acquisition milestones, sustainment reviews, and program decision events.
• Conduct Business Case Analyses (BCAs), trade studies, market research, and other logistics analyses in support of program objectives.
• Provide logistics support to acquisition planning activities, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), specifications, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and other acquisition documentation.
• Develop Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs), Product Support BCAs, Depot Source of Repair (DSOR) packages, Source of Repair Assignment (SORA) packages, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) plans.
• Support asset visibility, supply chain management, and logistics data analysis activities to ensure sustainment readiness and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and support acquisition milestone documentation, program assessments, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) studies, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) briefings, Economic Security and Industrial Studies (ESIS), and related program documentation.
• Provide logistics expertise supporting system delivery, deployment planning, depot activation, modification programs, and sustainment transitions on systems and associated support equipment.
• Identify, assess, and resolve sustainment and product support challenges impacting program execution.
• Develop, manage, and adjust logistics plans, schedules, and program documentation.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance.

• Comprehensive knowledge of systems acquisition principles, policies, and practices as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5000.75.
• Experience supporting acquisition logistics, sustainment planning, product support, and lifecycle management activities.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes, milestone reviews, and sustainment planning requirements.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation, logistics studies, business case analyses, and program management briefings.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a professional discipline from an accredited educational program and 12 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD, or
• 15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in DoD.
• Experience supporting Air Force acquisition organizations and weapon system sustainment programs (preferred).
• Experience supporting AWACS, Wedgetail, airborne command and control, ISR, or special operations programs (preferred).
• Experience with depot maintenance planning, DMSMS management, product support strategies, and supply chain analytics (preferred).

Skills

• Life Cycle Sustainment Planning (LCSP)
• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
• Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSP)
• Product Support Management
• Business Case Analysis (BCA)
• DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5000.75
• Acquisition Strategy Development
• Depot Source of Repair (DSOR)
• Source of Repair Assignment (SORA)
• Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)
• Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
• Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS)
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Data Analysis
• Asset Visibility Management
• Acquisition Documentation Development
• Request for Proposal (RFP) Support
• Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively brief senior government and contractor leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic acquisition environment
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with program offices, logistics organizations, and external stakeholders

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Additional Information

Travel may be required per the customer's discretion. Onsite position in San Antonio, TX.