Contractor Logistics Support Specialist

CAE • Tampa, FL

24d

About The Position

The Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Specialist provides logistics support and coordination for CLS programs, including supply and distribution; maintenance and software support; component purchase, repair, or overhaul; and materiel support. The role requires understanding a product’s lifecycle—from acquisition through distribution, allocation, and delivery—and the functional considerations involved in logistical planning, including requirements, capabilities, lead times, and costs. The Specialist integrates separate logistics functions in planning and implementing logistics management programs and applies knowledge of supply systems, procedures, and programs.

The Specialist supports delivered simulator training systems by identifying requirements for spare and repair parts, facilities, materiel, and equipment, and by providing engineering and logistics support to personnel responsible for maintenance, training, and system upkeep. The role includes researching and analyzing logistics provisioning and documentation, preparing recommendations or deliverables for contractual logistics requirements, creating procedures and work instructions, coordinating with program and engineering stakeholders, managing component requisitions and procurement tracking, and supporting site personnel in use of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

The position operates in an office/classroom environment and around electronic and hydraulic equipment and confined spaces. National and international travel may be required, and overtime may be required. The incumbent must be eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible. The position is regular, and CAE is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in logistics or a related technical field.
• Must be eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to U.S. Government contract requirements.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally.
• Ability to ingress and egress simulator boarding ramps or stairs under normal and emergency conditions and access confined spaces around simulator equipment.
• Color perception.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and communicate by email and telephone.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Must follow company security and data-protection/usage policies, properly handle information and materials, and limit access to individuals with a need to know.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in a simulation and training environment.
• Teamwork, time management, analytical thinking, and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistics support for CLS programs, including supply and distribution, maintenance and software support, component purchase, repair or overhaul, and materiel support.
• Provide logistics and engineering support for personnel maintaining, training on, and performing upkeep on delivered simulator training systems.
• Identify requirements for spare and repair parts, facilities, materiel, and equipment.
• Conduct logistics provisioning and documentation research and analyses, and provide recommendations or deliverable products supporting contractual logistics requirements.
• Create standard operating procedures and work instructions related to assigned duties.
• Interface with the Logistics Manager, Program Managers, Project Engineers, and design/system engineers.
• Create requisitions for components required at CLS sites.
• Monitor procurement activities to ensure expeditious processing of material.
• Track material through procurement from program request through delivery to the site.
• Coordinate with Trade Compliance on shipping documentation required for international shipments.
• Use judgment and creativity to solve complex logistics technical problems and provide detailed recommendations.
• Support site personnel using the CMMS database, including technical training in system maintenance, work-order creation, asset tracking, inventory, and preventative-maintenance scheduling.
• Identify, mitigate, and manage risks of parts and components becoming obsolete to ensure continued system supportability and minimize costs.
• Comply with company security and data-protection/usage policies and procedures; properly mark and handle information and materials; and protect information from unauthorized disclosure.
• Travel nationally and internationally as required, work overtime as required, and access simulator equipment and confined spaces as described.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Flexibility that promotes work-life balance.
• An environment where employees are valued, respected, and safe.
• Freedom to take initiative and make decisions.
• Recognition, professional development, advancement, and opportunities to have fun.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED