Mid-Level Logistician

Mid-Level Logistician

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Mid-Level Logistician in our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

This position is based near Columbia, Maryland, with alternative duty locations in San Diego, California, Englewood, Colorado, or Huntsville, Alabama. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Job Summary

Leidos is seeking a Mid-Level Logistician to join a high-impact, multi-agency program serving the United States Space Force (USSF) / Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Air Force (USAF), and other critical mission stakeholders. The selected individual will play key role in enhancing, testing, and deploying a large-scale Satellite Communications (SATCOM) system to an existing infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in public key infrastructure (PKI) and key management, excels at complex problem solving, and has a strong record of delivering results as part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced Agile Development environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance the resilience and cybersecurity of mission-critical communications that protect our nation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support a complex technical program using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology.
• Manage hardware, software, and service purchases for a geographically distributed, multi-node hardware/software system in a multifaceted network environment.
• Collaborate closely with Infrastructure Teams, System Test, System Administration, Integration Engineers, and Software Engineers to identify and validate purchase requirements.
• Track hardware and software inventory and status across the program and maintain required documentation.
• Support the full procurement life cycle for software licenses and hardware assets, from request through receipt.
• Track hardware warranties and software maintenance periods to prevent lapses in vendor support.
• Coordinate with program team members to ensure streamlined and timely procurement of materials aligned to program needs.
• Monitor material movement through the procurement process, identify impediments, and drive resolution.
• Engage buyers and material planners to prioritize urgent procurement requests and coordinate the delivery of materials.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 8 years of related experience. Additional relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in a logistics role with responsibilities beyond basic hardware or asset tracking.
• Must have experience with purchase requisition processes and procedures.
• Must have strong working knowledge of IT equipment, hardware, and software; and with hardware and software warranties, maintenance agreements, and support models.
• Must have experience with creating, reading, and maintaining Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Must be proficient with Excel, including use of formulas for data analysis and tracking.
• Must have experience researching parts and technical configurations from engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of software licensing models (e.g., subscriptions, term licenses, perpetual licenses).
• Must have direct experience working with engineers, control account managers, and planners to develop, review, and refine quotes.
• Experience collaborating with buyers and material planners throughout the procurement process.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent purchases at various stages of the lifecycle (partial receipts, backorders, goods receipts, data transfers, BOM updates, purchase closeouts, tracking delivery dates, etc.).
• Must be self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to independently plan and prioritize daily tasks, ongoing projects, and recurring processes.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interface with engineers, planners, and customers.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills.

Clearance Required:

• Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• System Administration experience and/or hands-on experience with hardware and software maintenance.
• Experience working as a Quality Control/Quality Assurance Specialist, Configuration Management Analyst, or Auditing Professional, particularly on a large system.