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Defense Order Management Specialist

Lensa
Wood Dale, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 9/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2025
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Title: Defense Order Management Specialist

Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale

Job Number: 17562

The Defense Order Management Specialist is responsible for overseeing all post-award transactions relating to the processing of U.S. Government contracts or awards. Responsibilities also include all transactions pertaining to the Distribution small business (Broker Sales) and foreign military (FMS) customer base.

What You Will Be Responsible For

  • Manage all customer order backlog from order creation to material shipment.
  • Electronically file shipment notifications/instructions and invoices to DOD (WAWF - Wide Are Workforce).
  • Ensure all shipments, USG and Broker Sales, meet export compliance requirements.
  • Electronically file shipment instruction requests to DOD using Vendor Shipment Module (VS).
  • Electronically maintain all open GOV contract/Broker Sales, FMS folders.
  • Work cooperatively with other members of the Defense group as well as other departments within the corporation to ensure the highest service level possible.
  • This includes actively participating in group meetings/project teams and consistently striving to improve the organization.
  • Ensure that department procedures are understood and followed.
  • All other duties assigned.

Qualifications

What you need to be successful in this role:

  • Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Familiarity with FAR & DFARS, preferred not required

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

  • Competitive salary and bonus package
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
  • The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
  • Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $53,000 to $65,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $53,000 - $65,000

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