Senior Acquisitions Logistician

We are seeking a Senior Acquisitions Logistician to provide expert product assistance to Program Managers (PM) and Product Support Managers (PSM) for Air Force systems. This senior role will lead total life cycle systems management activities, direct sustainment teams through advanced data analysis, acquisition management, and strategic logistics support for critical assets. The position requires deep expertise in DoD acquisition logistics, post-production support planning, and the ability to develop and implement comprehensive logistics strategies across complex defense programs.

Why Work with us? 

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.  

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and maintenance of Post Production Support Plans (PPSP), Post Production Transition Plans (PPTP), and Transition to Post Production (TPP)


• Strategically coordinate all logistics elements including spares, Support Equipment (SE), training, facilities, technical data, and provisioning


• Conduct senior-level analyses of sustainment issues and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)


• Oversee the development and validation of documentation for automated logistics/maintenance data reporting systems


• Represent programs in high-level reviews, conferences, and Program Management Reviews (PMR)


• Direct the development of integrated support requirements for system and equipment design


• Lead complex logistics studies, resource requirements analyses, readiness assessments, and cost analyses


• Manage Life Cycle Logistics Management (LCLM) analyses and strategic reporting


• Develop and implement product support strategies incorporating Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements


• Direct supportability analyses and evaluate support alternatives at a program level


• Lead Life Cycle Cost Management (LCCM) and Design-To-Cost (DTC) program activities


• Coordinate on-site supply support at Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) when required


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen 


• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)


• Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in defense acquisition logistics


• Demonstrated expertise in DoD, USAF, and logistics policies, procedures, and functionalities


• Extensive experience with Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSP), Technical Orders (TOs), and Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSP)


• Proven ability to lead logistics supportability requirements analyses and implement solutions


• Advanced knowledge of configuration management and technical data management systems


• Expertise in Performance Based Logistics (PBL) and public-private partnering concepts


• Demonstrated leadership in logistics support documentation and reporting systems


• Must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field


• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certification in Life Cycle Logistics


• 10+ years experience with aerospace/defense logistics systems


• Advanced experience with avionics systems, software development, and depot-level maintenance


• Strong background in cost analysis, business case analysis, and total ownership cost evaluations


• Expert knowledge of Reliability, Maintainability, Quality, Supportability, and Interoperability (RMQSI) principles


• Experience leading cross-functional teams in logistics program execution


• Proven track record of successful logistics strategy implementation for major weapon systems

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

The expected annual salary range: $145k - $160k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.