Jobs · Engineering

Senior Logistics Strategy and Integration Consultant

LMI · Washington, DC · 2 mo ago
Engineering$120k–$170k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Define problem statement, scope, desired operator outcomes, performance requirements, ground rules, assumptions, and evaluation criteria.
  • Identify, develop, and analyze multiple sustainment alternatives (organic, hybrid, single/dual PSI, performance-based logistics, public-private partnerships, etc.).
  • Collect, validate, and analyze authoritative data from analogous systems, cost models, supply chain sources, and stakeholder inputs.
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of mission impacts, financial costs (life-cycle cost estimates, net present value, payback periods), non-financial benefits (readiness, reliability, availability, maintainability), risks, sensitivities, and affordability constraints.
  • Evaluate supply chain risks including single-point failures, capacity gaps, long lead-time requalification, geopolitical exposure, financial fragility, obsolescence, and demand surge/shortfall scenarios.
  • Apply Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements and best-practice frameworks to assess alternatives.
  • Prepare clear, defensible BCA Report (executive summary, detailed analysis, recommendations, risk assessment, sensitivity results) suitable for senior leadership review and inclusion in Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSP) or equivalent.
  • Develop briefing materials, decision support packages, and responses to senior leader / governance board questions.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (program managers, logisticians, systems engineers, cost estimators, industrial base analysts, contracting, financial management, and warfighter/user representatives).

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, Systems Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in defense/government acquisition, sustainment, logistics, or life-cycle management.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting or supporting Business Case Analyses (BCA), Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Life-Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), or Product Support Business Case Analyses (PS BCA).
  • Strong working knowledge of DoD / DHS federal sustainment policy.
  • Proven ability to translate complex technical and financial data into clear, executive-level recommendations and written products.
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; experience preparing senior-level briefings and formal reports.
  • Direct experience with Product Support Manager (PSM) processes or PS BCA execution in DoD or DHS/CBP programs.
  • Familiarity with border security / surveillance technology sustainment (sensors, towers, linear ground detection, subterranean detection systems).
  • Knowledge of industrial base / supply chain risk analysis (hidden single points of failure, geopolitical exposure, capacity constraints).
  • Current CBP BI strongly preferred.
  • Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications.

Pay

Target salary range: $120,000 - $170,000. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.

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