Principal Logistics Manager

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Bedford, MA

About The Position

Odyssey is hiring a Principal Logistics Manager to support Space Systems Command, SYD 85/BG Program Office. The role involves logistics management operations, including planning, coordinating, and evaluating actions required to support readiness, maintenance, and sustainability for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Space Domain Awareness, and Command and Control systems. The position applies DoD product-support and acquisition-logistics practices across the acquisition lifecycle. The manager provides expert logistics input and analysis, coordinates with engineering, cybersecurity, test, and other functional specialists, and prepares and delivers briefings to government and contractor leadership. The role also supports technical maintenance, Technical Order development, logistics health assessments, and the analysis of system performance metrics.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must hold an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Must have an associate degree or higher.
One of the following experience and education combinations is required: 15 years of functional experience in logistics/acquisition logistics, including at least 8 years in the defense industry; a bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including 5 years of DoD experience; or a master's degree and 8 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including 5 years of DoD experience.
Must have outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret clearance.
AAS, BS, or MS degree.
10 or more years of relevant experience supporting a USAF/USSF Program Office.
Experience performing logistics sustainment support for SSC/SYD85 or MD4/4STS.

Responsibilities

Apply the DoD Product Support Manager Guidebook and knowledge of the 12 Integrated Product Support Elements to program requirements, including Technical Order development, obsolescence management, sparing analysis, property accountability, government-furnished property and equipment, software licensing, hardware warranties, facilities, and services.
Independently and collaboratively plan, coordinate, and evaluate logistics management operations supporting the Program Office's mission and system components.
Communicate effectively with civilian and military personnel, leaders, and stakeholders; prepare briefings and brief senior government and contractor leadership.
Provide logistics input on Requests for Proposals, Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Agreement/Contract Data Requirements Lists, Deactivated Equipment Lists, Recommended Spare Parts Lists, and Life Cycle Sustainment Plans.
Become the subject-matter expert for designated logistics roles, support cross-trained duties, and apply acquisition lifecycle and product-support planning knowledge in accordance with DoD 5000-series instructions.
Apply Agile and/or Waterfall development methodologies to hardware and software projects.
Coordinate with engineers, cybersecurity specialists, test managers, and other functional specialists to determine system requirements and develop or adjust supporting plans.
Provide technical support and analysis concerning field, depot, and modification program issues.
Review program-unique system, development, and product specifications for format, content, and compliance with program requirements and standards, and recommend changes.
Provide technical maintenance and Technical Order support to users using the most effective means available.
Prepare or assist with Time Compliance Technical Orders to support new equipment installation, configuration changes, and inspections.
Lead or assist the program's Logistics Health Assessment effort.
Collect and analyze manufacturer and United States Space Force reliability, availability, maintainability, and other metrics for program reviews and stakeholder meetings.
Use Microsoft Office products as the primary software tools.