Senior Logistics Manager

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Logistics Manager to support the Training Division (AFLCMC/WNR) at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. The WNR Division serves as the Air Force’s technical, acquisition, and sustainment authority, delivering comprehensive and mission-critical support to the warfighter.

The division oversees a wide range of Air Force systems including Electronic Warfare, Range Systems, Air Combat Training, Command and Control Systems, Advanced Radar Threat Systems, and Combat Survivor Evader Locator systems. In addition, WNR provides ongoing support to depot-level sustainment, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and partners such as the U.S. Army, Navy, Pacific Air Forces, ACC, AFMC, and AETC.

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

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Program Support

• Identify and analyze requirements for funding, manpower, materials, facilities, and services necessary to support programs.


• Correlate program requirements with plans to ensure timely and effective support.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Work closely with material support managers and product support managers to maintain comprehensive support plans, including coordination with sister and coalition services.


• Coordinate and evaluate efforts of functional specialists to ensure requirements are met on time.

Logistics and Sustainment Planning

• Develop and execute logistics and sustainment plans, ensuring smooth product transitions to air logistics complex centers.


• Identify and mitigate sustainment challenges, with focus on Component Depot Activation (CDA).

Documentation and Administrative Support

• Assist in developing program management documentation to support all phases of the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle.


• Provide clerical, administrative, and office operations support.


• Develop and deliver briefings to support acquisition milestones and sustainment planning.

Metrics and Analysis

• Provide logistics analytical support focusing on supply, reliability, and maintainability metrics and present findings in logistics reviews.


• Conduct Business Case Analyses (BCA) and trade studies tailored to program management needs.

Proposal and Financial Support

• Provide logistics input for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs), and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).


• Assist in development of program office estimates, financial reports, and required analyses.

Lifecycle and Logistics Planning

• Develop logistics planning documents including Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs), Product Support Business Case Analyses, and Depot Source of Repair (DSOR)/Source of Repair Assignment (SORA) packages.


• Address Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) challenges by identifying alternative components and applying supply chain analysis tools.

Systems Engineering and Risk Management

• Support technical trade studies and documentation for system integration, upgrades, and modifications.


• Provide independent analyses of system readiness for production and risk management.

Testing and Evaluation

• Support development of Test and Evaluation strategies, charters, and plans, including Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs).

Capability Development and Assessments

• Assist in Capability Based Assessments (CBAs), Initial Capability Documents (ICDs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), and Capability Production Documents (CPDs).


• Maintain requirements traceability and provide updates and analyses to support decision-making.

Technology and Concept Development

• Develop draft Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and technology assessments aligned with warfighter requirements.


• Deliver reports linking technology assessments to operational needs and acquisition opportunities.

Source Selection and Acquisition Strategy

• Assist in source selection activities, including development of evaluation criteria, acquisition strategies, and documentation.


• Draft, review, and finalize reports, memorandums, and briefings supporting source selection tasks.


• Other Duties as required.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top-Secret clearance

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective discipline, five years of which must be in the DoD, OR

• 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight years of which must be in the DoD

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience integrating separate functions to plan, implement, or execute a logistics management program


• Familiarity with the acquisition lifecycle and product support planning across each phase or milestone


• Understanding of DoD 5000 series acquisition management processes


• Experience working with the DoD Integrated Product Support (IPS) element structure


• Knowledge of PS-BCA, LCSP, and Logistics Health Assessment (LHA) processes


• Familiarity with the DoD Product Support Manager Guidebook


• Knowledge of program planning, funding, and management information systems within a DoD environment


• Broad understanding of organizations and functions involved in providing logistical support


• This position supports Foreign Military Sales (FMS) workload. FMS experience is preferred but not required.

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.