Logistics Manager III

Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a Logistics Manager III for an Onsite Assignment at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB)

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Logistics Manager III position at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA.

The ideal candidate will have an active Secret Security Clearance, an advanced degree (MA/MS), and 12 years of experience in the relevant technical/professional field, with at least 5 years of that experience in the Department of Defense (DoD). Alternatively, a candidate with a BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience in the same field, including 5 years in the DoD, will also be considered.

If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

HRUCKUS LLC

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is seeking a Logistics Manager III with Secret Security Clearance for a role at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA.

Position Summary: The Logistics Manager will oversee a full range of logistics activities, ensuring the timely and efficient movement of supplies, equipment, and services from the East Coast to Afghanistan. This role requires expert knowledge of DoD logistics operations, including the 12 Pillars of Logistics, to support defense acquisition and mission-critical needs in a dynamic, high-stakes environment. The Logistics Manager will lead logistics operations, coordinate material, workforce, facilities, and services, and ensure seamless execution of the logistics chain. A key aspect of the role will be guiding project teams and managing cross-functional support to achieve mission objectives.

Responsibilities Include:

• Directs develops or performs logistics management operations involving planning, coordinating, or evaluating the logistical actions required to support a specified mission, weapons system, or other designated program. The tasks involved include identifying the specific requirements for money, workforce, materials, facilities, and services needed to support the program and correlating those requirements with program plans to ensure that the required support is provided at the right time and place.
• Logistics work requires:
• Knowledge of the acquisition life-cycle and product support planning during each phase.
• Possess the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative project team.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Project.
• Extensive experience with defense acquisition management processes by the DoD 5000.
• Knowledge of the DoD’s integrated product support element structure.
• Familiarity with Product Support Business Case Analysis (PS-BCA) and Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) processes.
• Familiarity with accomplishing a Logistics Health Assessment (LHA).
• Knowledge of department/agency policies and procedures for implementing and managing a government-furnished equipment (GFE) program.
• Knowledge of department/agency policies and procedures related to the inventory and tracking of accountable property.
• Ability to lead a project team in completing complex projects.
• Knowledge of agency program planning, funding, and management information systems.
• Broad knowledge of the organization and functions of activities involved in providing logistical support.
• Ability to coordinate and evaluate the efforts of functional specialists to identify specific requirements and to develop and adjust plans and schedules for the actions needed to meet each requirement on time.
• The paramount qualification requirement is integrating the separate functions in planning or implementing a logistics management program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Technical Experience Required:

• Security Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret security clearance.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required.

• Education and Experience:
• Preferred: Level III - Advanced degree (MA/MS) and 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in DoD logistics.
• Or BA/BS degree with 15 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in DoD logistics.
• Or 20 years of directly related experience with certifications and 8 years of DoD experience.

• Logistics Expertise: Deep knowledge of the DoD acquisition life-cycle, logistics planning, product support strategies, and the 12 Pillars of Logistics.
• Logistical Support Knowledge: Familiarity with Defense Acquisition Management processes (DoD 5000), Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements, and tools like Product Support Business Case Analysis (PS-BCA) and Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP).
• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Project) and experience with DoD management information systems.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and coordinate project teams, ensuring mission-critical tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of Logistics Health Assessment (LHA): Familiarity with assessing and improving logistics support to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Additional Skills: Familiarity with GFE (Government-Furnished Equipment) programs, inventory tracking, and accountable property management policies.

Core Competencies:

12 Pillars of Logistics:

• Demand Planning
• Acquisition and Procurement
• Transportation
• Inventory Management
• Maintenance
• Supply Chain Management
• Distribution
• Warehousing and Storage
• Logistics Information Systems
• Packaging
• Facilities Management
• Risk Management & Security

Details:

• Job Title: Logistics Manager III
• Location: Hanscom Air Force Base, MA
• Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Security Clearance
• Assignment Type: Full-time, Onsite
• Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year