Logistics Management Specialist
About The Position
Detroit Defense is seeking a motivated, customer-oriented Logistics Management Specialist with direct Department of War (DoW) experience to support the daily coordination of customer operations and activities. The specialist will manage, monitor, and coordinate day-to-day operations for a DoW customer, working directly with government personnel on logistics processes for Tactical Wheeled Vehicles and Vessels. This is a full-time position at the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Michigan, with a 9/80 work schedule Monday through Friday and little to no overtime or travel required. The role supports logistics, acquisition, project lifecycle, budgeting, procurement, property transfer, reporting, and technical demonstration activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of study.
- Five years of applicable experience.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance and Common Access Card (CAC); U.S. citizenship is the minimum requirement for a Secret Clearance.
- Ability to collaborate with logistics, engineering, budget, and program management staff.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- Experience with DoW acquisition processes.
- Experience working directly with government customers.
- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, track project schedules, and support program-level reporting and documentation.
- Attention to detail and strategic analysis.
Responsibilities
- Regularly attend and support meetings with program offices, contractors, and Army leadership to advance project efforts.
- Manage and complete administrative or project-related tasks for the logistics team.
- Prepare and review presentation slides, white papers, and reports for senior leadership briefings.
- Develop, review, and staff key program documents for leadership approval.
- Support all phases of the project lifecycle, from initial strategy through project closeout.
- Assist in developing budget strategies, obtaining quotes for hardware and software efforts, reviewing cost estimates, and balancing project budgets.
- Coordinate property transfers, assist with hardware procurement, and develop provisioning and kitting strategies.
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses and cost studies.
- Assist in planning and supporting technical demonstrations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Flexible spending and HSA accounts
- Legal and ID Shield services
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
