Logistics Specialist 3

Overview

Join a Company Where You Can Make a Real Impact – and Own a Piece of the Future

Are you energized by the idea of helping a company grow smarter, serve our customers better, and connect more deeply? Do you thrive in an environment where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your work drives real results? If so, we’d love to meet you.

We’re a mid-sized, employee-owned company on a mission to create meaningful value for both our employees and our customers. That means we’re not just looking for someone to fill a seat — we’re looking for someone who wants to build, innovate, and evolve with us.

Our company primarily serves the Navy and other Department of Defense clients, offering a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a difference.

About the Role

The Logistics Specialist III will support PMA-207 C-130 Integrated Product Team (IPT) and the C-130 Lead Assistant Program Manager Logistics (APML) with logistics management support of multiple sustainment-related efforts including Diminishing Mfg Sources of Material and Supply (DMSMS), Interim spares provision (requirements determination and APN-6 resource management), sparing risks identified via Reliability Control Board actions to resolve material condition deficiencies, and assessment and recommendations for achieving Material Support Date for various ongoing and developing procurement initiatives. The Logistics Specialist III will be responsible for accomplishment of IPT lead and APML tasking and accountable to both the IPT Lead and the C-130 APML. 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of new systems by assessing the supportability and maintainability of proposed systems and technology applications. Recommend feasible design and alternatives to acquisition engineers and managers for systems maintainability challenges that may be unsupportable.

• Develop support and maintenance concepts and develops the maintainability requirements for assigned systems. These concepts and requirements are the foundation for overall logistics planning and management.

• Reviews requirements for new support facilities and plans the activation of system support sites.

• Reviews Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) assesses the impact of the changes to ILS and recommends approval/disapproval based on the results of trade-off analyses between improved performance, supportability, and additional costs.

• Tracks all ECPs from the date of approval to final installation of the change on each end item.

• Participate in PMA leadership, IPT, and functional competency meetings in the planning, establishment, and execution of logistics support capabilities for C/KC-130 systems.

• Identify and support Item Unique Identification (IUID) programs associated with C/KC-130 systems.

• Evaluate, update, and maintain logistics planning documentation to ensure capability and integration of product support elements throughout the C/KC-130 systems lifecycle.

• Manage the actions required for procurement of resources needed for C/KC-130 systems support during the lifecycle.

• Manage the development of ECPs/TDs in support of modifications associated with C/KC-130 systems.

• Prepare required briefing documentation regarding planning, programming, and execution of C/KC-130 systems integrated logistics requirements.

• Develop affordable readiness initiatives, where appropriate, to reduce C/KC-130 systems life cycle costs.

  Identify and manage challenges/issues associated with C/KC-130 systems Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS).

• The ability to utilize logistics tools and gain access to these tools that determine stock levels and be knowledgeable of shipping and transportation process to track, receive, and monitor movement of assets.

• Knowledge of the Central Kitting Authority and the kitting process, and Supply support utilizing procurement and provisioning to establish Interim Supply Support through MSD and fielding.

• Knowledge of Field Support Team (FST) and how they support LSA reporting and development of logistic products supporting the fleet.

• The Contractor shall provide acquisition support services that are integral to the production/modification program, to include financial analyses of projected and actual spares procurement costs from initial outfitting, through pre-MSD transition.

• The Contractor shall provide support to develop and maintain a spares procurement schedule and quantity that will support the assigned Weapon Systems approved Weapons System Planning Document and its concept of operations.

• Coordinate progression toward achievement of Propulsion & Power MSD for engines and propellers to facilitate planning, management and achievement of MSD.

• The Contractor shall provide technical support and analysis for various weapons systems, including Propulsion & Power for engines and propellers Material Support Date planning documentation and execution, including Baseline Assessment Model (BAM) process for spares determination, Life Cycle Sustainment spares procurement planning documentation and supply-related Logistics Requirements and Funding Summary, spend plan documentation and recommendations for Government review and approval.

• Coordinate sustainment related efforts across functional areas within the C-130 team, including support to readiness cell on RCB related initiatives.

• Provide support for DMSMS related issues, including engagement with USN/USAF IPTs and OEMs to capture and manage resolution paths.

• Provide support for determination and resolution of Support Equipment deficits via procurement initiatives to identify requirements, manage/execute resources, and manage procurement initiatives.

• The Contractor shall review recommended changes on all sustainment planning documentation, procurement and readiness improvement initiatives from fleet and other activities, Class I Engineering Change Proposals, Site Activation Schedules, Weapon Systems Planning Documents, Navy Training Plans (NTPs), Naval Training Support Plans (NTSPs), Production Training, sparing and Support Equipment schedule, and assist the Government in the identification of the most effective plan to ensure the accomplishment of timely Material Support Date, including spares provisioning for support of Support.

Qualifications

• 12 years or more of experience - May require a master’s degree; at least 12 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and independently performs a wide variety of complicated tasks.
• May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top level contributor/specialist. May lead and direct the work of others. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Salary range: $95,000 - $105,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.) 

About being a part of Team AVIAN

As an employee-owner, you’ll be a catalyst for progress — helping us find new opportunities with current or new customers, company efficiencies, streamline processes, and bring people and ideas together in smarter ways. Whether it’s helping us optimize workflows, enhancing the employee experience, or delivering more impactful solutions to our customers, your inputs will have reach and relevance across the organization.

Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of our AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn’t stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.

You’ll Succeed Here If You...

• See opportunities where others see routine
• Are curious, collaborative, and passionate about making things better
• Enjoy connecting dots across teams, tools, and tasks
• Believe in doing the right thing the right way — even when no one’s watching
• Play an active role in our growth, using your ideas and initiative to shape how we work, serve, and succeed together
• Embrace a “one team” mindset knowing we are stronger together through trust, transparency and teamwork.
• Understand the power of ownership — and are excited to be part of an employee-owned culture

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: We’re not just building a company — we’re building a legacy. As an employee-owner, you’ll share in our success and have a direct stake in our future.
• Real Growth: We’re expanding, evolving, and exploring new ways to serve. Your contributions will shape our direction and help us grow stronger.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Every improvement you help make is one that adds value — not just for us, but for the people and missions we support.
• Culture of Collaboration: We’re big enough to take on meaningful challenges, but small enough that everyone still knows your name.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans.
• Flexible Leave Benefits: we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally and offer flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave.

AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran’s status.