Logistics Specialist

AVIAN

Logistics Specialist III supporting Navy C-130 sustainment, spares, support equipment, and logistics planning. Managing integrated logistics requirements, procurement initiatives, and lifecycle support for AVIAN’s defense customers.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timePatuxent River • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in logistics management, particularly in support of C/KC-130 systems, with a focus on sustainment, procurement, and readiness initiatives. Capable of developing and managing logistics documentation, addressing DMSMS challenges, and coordinating across functional areas to enhance operational efficiency.

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Logistics ManagementC/KC-130 Systems SupportProcurement and Supply SupportDMSMS Issue ResolutionLogistics Tools and Processes

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Hard Skills

Logistics PlanningSustainment ManagementEngineering Change Proposal TrackingSupport Equipment ProcurementReadiness Initiatives DevelopmentAsset Movement MonitoringMaterial Support Date PlanningKitting Processes KnowledgeField Support Team FunctionsLSA Reporting

Soft Skills

Independent Task PerformanceComplex Project ConsultationLeadership and Direction

Tools & Technologies

Logistics ToolsShipping ProcessesTransportation Processes

Certifications & Qualifications

Department of Defense Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Integrated Product TeamSupportability AssessmentMaintainability RequirementsItem Unique IdentificationSpares ProcurementLifecycle Cost ReductionCentral Kitting Authority

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the PMA-207 C-130 Integrated Product Team and C-130 Lead Assistant Program Manager Logistics with sustainment-related logistics management
Assess supportability and maintainability of proposed systems and technology applications
Recommend feasible design alternatives for systems maintainability challenges
Develop support and maintenance concepts and maintainability requirements
Review support-facility requirements and plan activation of system support sites
Review and track Engineering Change Proposals through final installation on each end item
Participate in PMA leadership, IPT, and functional competency meetings
Identify and support Item Unique Identification programs
Maintain logistics planning documentation throughout the C/KC-130 systems lifecycle
Manage procurement resources and ECPs/TDs for C/KC-130 modifications
Prepare briefing documentation for integrated logistics requirements
Develop readiness initiatives to reduce lifecycle costs
Identify and manage DMSMS challenges
Track, receive, and monitor asset movement using logistics tools and shipping/transportation processes
Support spares procurement schedules, quantities, Material Support Date planning, and supply-related logistics documentation
Coordinate sustainment efforts across C-130 functional areas and support readiness-cell initiatives
Support DMSMS issue resolution with USN/USAF IPTs and OEMs
Resolve Support Equipment deficits through procurement initiatives
Review sustainment planning, procurement, readiness, engineering change, site activation, training, sparing, and support-equipment documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

12 years or more of experience in the field or a related area
May require a master’s degree
Familiarity with logistics concepts, practices, and procedures
Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Ability to independently perform complicated tasks
Ability to consult on complex projects
May lead and direct the work of others
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
U.S. Citizenship required due to customer-related requirements
Knowledge of logistics tools, stock-level determination, shipping, and transportation processes
Knowledge of Central Kitting Authority and kitting processes
Knowledge of procurement, provisioning, and interim supply support
Knowledge of Field Support Team functions, LSA reporting, and logistics-product development
Experience or knowledge supporting C/KC-130 systems logistics, sustainment, spares, support equipment, and DMSMS initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership / employee-owner culture
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Telemedicine services
TRICARE supplement for veterans
Flexible and paid time off
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Maternity and bonding leave
Military training leave
Community engagement initiatives
Opportunities for growth and employee contributions to company direction