Transportation Analyst

Akima, LLC•Lusby, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Analyst oversees the timely movement of personnel and goods in support of an Army EAGLE contract, with primary responsibility for Transportation Motor Pool (TMP) operations and scheduled/unscheduled soldier transport via buses. This role analyzes delivery and movement costs, recommends cost effective methods, and supports the Transportation Manager, and Transportation Ops Supervisor in planning, developing, and implementing procedures. Observing methods, and techniques to determine the appropriate mode of dispatching and transportation for personnel aligned to organizational requirements for supervisory support. Position maintains delivery and movement schedules, tracks performance to ensure mission requirements are met, and monitors/report driver issues (accidents, safety concerns, licensing) while exercising a high degree of latitude and potentially acting as a lead for complex tasks. Commitment to achieving 100% mission readiness standards in support of the Army and the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) at Fort Sill, ensuring all transportation operations align with contract performance metrics. Consistently deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality transportation services, contributing to zero reportable safety incidents and directly enhancing the operational effectiveness and well-being of all Soldiers. Commitment to successfully support the Transportation Manager and Transportation Ops Supervisor to safely and compliantly accomplish the Army’s mission via transportation motor pool and dispatching, material movement shipments, rail and yard operations, terminal warehouse operations Freight Services of the division and ensures compliance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Business discipline required and two to four (2-4) years’ experience in transportation, logistics, or business-related analysis position required.
Courage to “take care of the hard things”.
Discretion with sensitive information.
Integrity in all actions, truthful and respectful in interactions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow military administrative protocols.
Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result, obtain and maintain a CAC.
Applicant must possess a REAL ID-compliant, state-issued driver’s license.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Continued education in relevant disciplines (e.g., leadership, management, logistics, business, business systems, organizational development, operational excellence, performance management, etc.).
10 years’ of a proven track record in the following is highly valued: Goal alignment and exceeding requirements.
Cross-functional collaboration.
Safe operations and compliant services.
Culture transformation.
Technical acumen, implementing technology.
Building effective relationships and stakeholder engagement.
Mission oriented framework; results oriented, people always.
Data-driven decision making.
Effecting training programs.
Knowledge of military forms, shipment documentation, or transportation processes is highly desirable.
Familiarity with military documentation, workflows, and chain of command.
Working knowledge of applicable Army Regulations and guidelines.
10 years’ experience of relevant transportation/logistics experience, including at least 3-5 years in TMP or bus operations supporting military/government missions preferred.
Proficiency in Army systems, Microsoft Office software preferred.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Provide expert advice and recommendations regarding: TMP Operations
Planning, coordinating, and execution of daily TMP operations (dispatch, bus routing, trip ticket management, fuel/usage tracking, and vehicle availability).
Developing and maintaining bus movement schedules to support training events, ranges, ceremonies, troop movements, and surge operations.
Managing dispatch logs and movement documentation; ensure completeness, accuracy, and retention per policy, applicable regulatory guidelines, and contractual requirements.
Building efficient routes, staging plans, pick‑up/drop‑off points, and timelines that maximize bus utilization while meeting unit training schedules and other TMP mission needs.
Coordinating with LRC, unit representatives, Ft. Sill stakeholders, and Range/Training Scheduling offices to align movement plans with mission requirements.
Tracking on‑time performance, no‑shows, delays, and service recovery; recommending and implementing corrective actions.
Analyzing delivery and movement costs; recommending the most cost‑effective mode (bus, shuttle, tractor-trailer, etc.) for personnel transport.
Preparing cost comparisons, utilization reports, and decision briefs to support LRC-Sill, KO, COR, Transportation Manager, and other management.
Monitoring and reporting driver issues (accidents, safety concerns, licensing, medical certification, DOT physicals); ensuring corrective actions and retraining are executed effectively.
Contributing to enforcing applicable Army/DoD policies for government vehicle operations, driver authorization, trip tickets, and risk management.
Supporting vehicle safety inspections, bus cleanliness standards, and preventive maintenance coordination with the motor pool.
Maintaining delivery/movement schedules and tracking execution to confirm all requirements are met; adjusting plans for changes and emergent tasks.
Contributing to maintaining KPIs, AQLs, CDRLs, other contractual metrics and publish reports.
Supporting the Transportation Manager in planning, developing, and implementing internal procedures and techniques for movement of personnel and goods.
Identifying workflow bottlenecks; collaborating with or leading improvement initiatives (e.g., optimized dispatch windows, digital rider manifests, real‑time bus status boards).
Liaising with units, DPW/Range Scheduling, internal stakeholders, Safety Office, Branch Chiefs, and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to synchronize transport support.
Coordinating with maintenance, fuel, and operations teams to ensure bus availability and readiness.
Maintaining movement records, incident reports, driver qualification files, and required forms per policy.
Utilizing logistics/transportation systems and tools (e.g., GCSS‑Army, TC‑AIMS II, Microsoft Excel/SharePoint, scheduling software) for planning and reporting.
Act as an advisor, and potentially lead, for complex movement missions and special events; providing task and purpose to dispatchers and drivers at the Transportation Manager’s direction and discretion.
Mentoring junior staff; ensuring adherence to SOPs and contract performance standards.
Other duties as assigned.