Material Coordinator, Lead (A/DACG)

Akima, LLC•Fort Hood, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Facilities Operations is seeking a Material Coordinator, Lead to work on-site in Fort Hood, Texas. The role oversees inbound and outbound air cargo operations within the Arrival/Departure Air Control Group (A/DACG), supporting safe, efficient, and compliant movement of personnel, equipment, and materials. The Lead coordinates with airfield operations, transportation units, logistics teams, and supported organizations to maintain continuity of air mission support. The position leads A/DACG personnel and manages cargo and passenger receiving, staging, inspection, and manifesting. It oversees documentation, staging-area accountability, safety practices, training, communications with supported units, and mission tracking and readiness reporting. The Lead also serves as a subject matter expert in air cargo movement, interoperability, and material handling equipment. The company describes its work as supporting federal customers’ mission readiness and Alaska Native Corporation shareholder communities. It offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and retirement options. The stated compensation is $22.42 per hour, plus a $5.09 hourly health and welfare fringe. Night-shift differential pay ranges from $1 up to 10% of the base hourly rate.

Requirements

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead teams in fast-paced, time-sensitive mission environments.
At least 1 year in a lead, supervisory, or team coordination role.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screening.
Ability to receive a favorable Tier-1 Investigation and obtain and maintain a CAC.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of relevant experience in logistics, material coordination, or air cargo operations.
Experience in logistics, air cargo operations, transportation coordination, or supply chain functions.
Experience in an operational airfield, deployment environment, or joint logistics setting.
Familiarity with DoD air transport regulations and joint logistics doctrine.
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) certification or training.
Experience in aircraft load planning or movement control operations.
Formal training such as Air Load Planner Course, Unit Movement Officer Course, or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or GED.
Commercial driver’s license with passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise A/DACG personnel conducting receiving, staging, inspecting, and manifesting of cargo and passengers for air transport.
Coordinate with airfield operations, loadmasters, aircrews, and logistics units to support accurate load planning and timely aircraft departures and arrivals.
Oversee cargo manifests, TCMD data, hazardous material certification, pallet build sheets, and load plans.
Ensure compliance with DoD, FAA, IATA, and unit-specific air movement requirements.
Manage the staging area, including cargo accountability, pallet and net configuration, and safe material handling.
Train, coach, and oversee the performance of A/DACG team members.
Coordinate cargo pickup and drop-off schedules with supported units, clarify movement requirements, and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain records, reports, dashboards, and activity logs for mission tracking and readiness reporting.
Implement and enforce safety standards, equipment inspections, and hazard mitigation procedures.
Serve as a subject matter expert for air cargo movement, interoperability, and material handling equipment usage.