Lead Logistician - Surface Ship Maintenance, Modernization and S Jobs

Senior Logistician

We are seeking a Senior Logistician to lead a professional support services contract team in support of the Surface Ship Maintenance, Modernization and Sustainment (SEA 21) Directorate within the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) headquarters at the Washington Navy Yard. You will be responsible for enabling the successful execution of a five-year task order supporting the Navy's surface fleet maintenance and modernization efforts, ensuring our team delivers high-quality, compliant support to critical naval operations. This key Logistics Functional Lead position plays a vital role in the management and execution of readiness and sustainment initiatives for the Navy's surface fleet, and supports the SEA 21 mission of integrating maintenance strategies, modernization plans, training needs, and technical, logistics, and programmatic efforts to manage the lifecycle of U.S. and partner Navy surface ships and systems from fleet introduction through transfer or disposal. As Logistics Functional Lead, you will be responsible leading and mentoring a team of geographically dispersed logisticians across multiple locations including Washington DC, San Diego, Norfolk, Mayport, and international sites as part of the overall contract task of coordinating, communicating, and integrating maintenance, modernization, and sustainment performance information in support of the Navy's Surface Warfare Enterprise. This position requires a strong background in DoD/DoW logistics systems and processes with demonstrated competency in Navy logistics systems.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Logistics Functional Lead for SEA 21 programs, providing subject matter expertise and guidance on logistics support strategies
• Develop and implement technical project management tools, plans, schedules, and compliance matrices
• Direct team activities, establish task priorities, and ensure resource availability for logistics operations
• Manage logistical aspects of product life cycles, including coordinating provisioning and minimizing obsolescence
• Assess design alternatives and change proposals for material and sustainment impacts
• Develop logistics metrics, internal analysis tools, and key performance indicators
• Evaluate effectiveness of logistical processes and systems
• Train and develop junior and mid-level Logisticians
• Coordinate with NAVSUP, TYCOMs, and commercial vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in any field
• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in training/developing logisticians, managing logistics and maintenance resources, analyzing logistics data, supervising teams, and working with DoD/DoW logistics systems
• Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Life Cycle Logistics Advanced Certification (also referred to as DAU Lifecycle Logistics III, DAWIA Life Cycle Logistics Level III, DAU Lifecycle Logistics Level 3, etc.)
• Familiarity with Navy information systems and tools such as HIS Haystack, Model Based Product Support (MBPS), Navy Data Environment (NDE), Material Readiness Database (MRDB), Regional Maintenance and Modernization Coordination Office (RMMCO), Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS), and NAVAIR Deckplate
• Experience engaging with external organization such as NAVSUP, Type Commanders (TYCOMs), and commercial vendors
• Demonstrated competency in DoD/DoW logistics systems
• Demonstrated supervisory skills - One year as a team lead or manager
• Demonstrated experience in training and developing Logisticians
• Active Secret security clearance and US citizenship required

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in any field
• 15+ years professional experience in logistics processes within the operational, acquisition and wholesale environments, including experience supporting DoD/DoW components
• Professional certification in logistics or supply chain management
• Experience with Navy maintenance and modernization logistics processes
• Familiarity with Navy information systems such as SMDII, NDE, and ERP
• Previous experience supporting professional services contracts for Navy customers