Logistics Management Specialist

VetJobs•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Management Specialist serves as the lead logistics planner, coordinator, and operations specialist for the Civilian Guardian Course (CGC). The position manages lifecycle logistics, material support, supply coordination, travel operations, and tactical execution of learning cohorts. Duties include coordinating student arrivals, managing facility setups, provisioning simulation materials such as tabletop or escape-room exercises, and serving as the primary liaison among STARCOM, visiting civilian cohorts, and operational space units to support course delivery. The incumbent independently plans and carries out assignments, develops solutions to highly complex problems, analyzes and reports project findings, and guides technical and programmatic work by junior team members. The role provides guidance on compliance with applicable DoD, Air Force, AFMC, and AFGLSC supply regulations and policies; coordinates logistics transactions and purchases; supports training; and advises personnel on materials management and supply processes. The specialist analyzes and improves logistics procedures, workflows, supply systems, inventory management, spares procurement, and operational support plans. The position coordinates with government agencies, technical specialists, project managers, training personnel, contract personnel, and industry counterparts. It also supports cohort logistics, including travel, facilities, training materials, scheduling, and coordination across Space Force bases and training sites. Periodic CONUS travel is required, and travel by military or commercial aircraft may be necessary for TDY assignments.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, or Top Secret/SCI clearance if operationally required.
Strong written and oral presentation skills.
Ability to build relationships at high levels within Space Force leadership.
High adaptability and problem-solving skills to manage logistics in a growing, startup-style schoolhouse and through its eventual relocation.
Periodic CONUS travel is required in support of cohort deliveries and future campus transitions.
Willingness to travel periodically for cohort engagements, curriculum reviews, or future campus planning.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning, developing, and executing lifecycle logistics or product support plans in a defense, joint, or high-tempo training environment.
Experience managing end-to-end operational planning for large groups, including scheduling, lodging, security clearance checks, and travel arrangements.
Experience sourcing, inventorying, and organizing course supplies, physical simulation materials, and technology or facility infrastructure.
Experience leading or participating in integrated teams of military instructors, curriculum architects, facility managers, and senior government stakeholders.
Experience tracking supply-chain expenditures, coordinating with finance offices on funding, and identifying logistical risks or bottlenecks.
Experience coordinating facility requirements, base access, security badging, and travel across military bases and training sites.
Experience managing operational schedules that align instructor availability, room reservations, and technology testing.
Experience evaluating logistics operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate process risks.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute lifecycle logistics, material support, supply coordination, travel operations, and operational delivery for Civilian Guardian Course cohorts.
Coordinate student arrivals, facility setups, simulation materials, course supplies, classroom technology, and training infrastructure.
Serve as a liaison among STARCOM, visiting civilian cohorts, operational space units, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
Provide guidance and technical assistance to ensure compliance with applicable DoD, Air Force, AFMC, and AFGLSC supply policies and procedures.
Coordinate supply transactions, purchases, special-provision requirements, and spares procurement for local, interagency, and other government organizations.
Support the development and delivery of formal and informal training on supply processes and provide ongoing guidance to Squadron personnel.
Recommend, develop, standardize, and implement improvements to logistics workflows, operating procedures, plans, and supply processes.
Represent the organization in conferences, meetings, and workgroups concerning supply functions, policies, and related systems.
Train and assist personnel, troubleshoot supply issues, and resolve procedural and system problems, discrepancies, and deficiencies.
Analyze logistics programs and develop or evaluate short- and long-range logistics support plans and policies.
Coordinate with technical specialists, project managers, mission planners, training specialists, contract personnel, and industry counterparts on logistics planning and support.
Plan and execute operational requirements for upcoming CGC cohorts, including cohort scheduling, travel, lodging, security coordination, and course logistics.
Manage inventory and distribution of physical and digital training aids, classroom technology, and simulation assets.
Coordinate facility requirements, base access, security badging, and travel across Space Force bases and training sites.
Build and manage course operational schedules aligned with instructor availability, room reservations, and technology testing.
Evaluate logistics operations after cohort deliveries to identify efficiency improvements, cost savings, and risks or bottlenecks.
Prepare messages and responses to resolve programmatic issues, problems, and inquiries.
Provide technical assistance to lower-graded personnel and ensure their work follows programmatic procedures.