What are the responsibilities and job description for the Integrated Logistics Specialist – Lifecycle Logistician (Job #689) position at Defense Acquisition Support Services LLC?
Summary
We are seeking a skilled Integrated Logistics Specialist (Lifecycle Logistician) to provide full-spectrum logistics support for a communications-focused program management office operating at the O-5 level. This position plays a key role in lifecycle sustainment activities from system concept through end-of-life, ensuring program readiness and cost-effective support strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement logistics program activities, including provisioning, technical documentation, materiel fielding plans, supply support, and configuration management.
- Support the Materiel Release process in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance:
- Coordinate stakeholder approvals such as ATOs, training suitability, supportability statements, safety and health data sheets, and software suitability documentation.
- Support the Type Classification process:
- Develop and manage system identification data, coordinate with force structure and materiel stakeholders, and support the process to achieve standardized classification and system tracking codes.
- Prepare and support acquisition documentation through milestone decision points (e.g., Level of Repair Analysis, Core Depot Assessments).
- Provide technical and acquisition logistics support to project leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Develop and maintain Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs) using approved data management systems.
- Analyze and implement product support strategies to improve system readiness and reduce operations and support (O&S) costs.
- Apply the 12 Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements in support of system readiness and sustainment.
- Contribute to Statement of Work (SOW) and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) development, and review contractor logistics support documentation.
- Support development of Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE) and demilitarization (DEMIL) plans.
- Assist in establishing depot-level maintenance and repair capabilities.
Required Qualifications:
- Must hold an active/current Secret clearance.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in acquisition logistics and sustainment support.
- Working knowledge of defense acquisition lifecycle processes and product support planning.
- Experience developing and maintaining logistics documentation, including LCSPs and supportability analyses.
- Familiarity with the 12 IPS elements and how they influence readiness and cost.
- Experience reviewing and contributing to SOWs, CDRLs, and contractor logistics deliverables.
- Understanding Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) metrics and their impact on lifecycle support strategies.
- Experience supporting development of cost estimates and sustainment plans.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Travel: 10-15%
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with communications security (COMSEC) or secure systems support
- Certified Acquisition Professional in Logistics
- DAWIA Level III Certification (or equivalent)
- Six Sigma certification or relevant training
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
About DAS:
Defense Acquisition Support Services is a Women Owned Small Business focused on hiring the very best people in Defense Contracting. As a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) focused organization, we partner with the government to help them achieve Mission Success. Established in 2007, we have remained “People Focused” and understand the secret to organizational success is the team. Our “People Focused” approach enables us to hire, retain, and help our teammates succeed and assist them by providing the very best possible support available to our government customers.
The DAS Culture:
We are “People Focused.” Each team member gets an employee concierge who is charged with helping ensure personal and professional success for our people. We care and try to help people find the right fit so they can find happiness, development, and a rewarding career. We succeed by helping you succeed.
DAS Benefits: We provide real benefits for our team that include:
- Free Health Care from Aetna
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- 401K
- Employer Paid Group Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional Development Training
