Logistics Operations Specialist

Strategic Alliance Business Group LLC (SABG) is a fast-growing, privately held, small business, government contracting company. SABG is both woman-owned small business and a service-disabled veteran-owned small business providing superior technical support services to government and commercial customers. SABG maintains a high-performance culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, process improvement, recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. If you are driven with a "can-do" attitude and eager to support a fast-growing company, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for.

Job Summary: SABG is hiring a Logistics Analyst (Advanced) to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct activities to conduct focused Logistics strategic planning and analysis for all phases of life-cycle management.
• Coordinate with Technical Design Activities (TDAs), vendors, logisticians, and engineers to define initial and revised acquisition and supportability requirements for developmental programs and rapid capability planning.
• Identify and update initial requirements and analysis for systems/equipment designs from an operational, supportability, and resourcing perspective utilizing variables such as functional capabilities, physical attributes, environmental conditions, and other design characteristics.
• Establish and assist in the planning, development, coordination, and execution of required milestone documentation to fully support given program of record or project systems initiatives.
• Lead integrated product support teams or work independently with systems to provide support capability and solve complex life-cycle logistics problems.
• Develop life-cycle logistics policies, plans, procedures, and documents.
• Provide daily supervision and direction to support teams. Develop and present briefings to MDA senior leaders.
• Apply logistics management concepts, policies, and practices as they apply to newly developed and legacy systems during the acquisition and sustainment phase of the life-cycle.
• Apply logistics analyses and use analytical tools to effectively assess integrated product support elements and mitigate risks, including planning for risk, assessing risk areas, and developing risk management options.
• Demonstrate knowledge of continuous process improvement, contract management, acquisition, planning, funding, and management information systems.
• Security Clearance requirements: TS, TS/SCI, S as defined in the SOW

Requirements:

• Capable of providing expertise in Strategic Planning, Programmatic, and Communication techniques and processes to support stakeholder requirements.
• Has specialized relevant knowledge and works as a member of a team and assists with solving complex problems.
• Mid-level working knowledge, skills, and abilities using Microsoft Office and Adobe software suites is required.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

• Degree requirements: MA/MS in logistics acquisition, operation, sustainment, and/or related field with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience; OR BA/BS in logistics acquisition, operation, sustainment, and/or related field with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience; OR AA/AS in logistics acquisition, operation, sustainment, and/or related field with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience.
• Must possess exceptionally strong analytical skills to conduct planning and analysis, and trend analysis.
• Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, able to support multiple projects, possess excellent communication skills, work well within a team, interact with multiple levels of management, and be able to manage customer and contractor relationships.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Skills in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Possess exceptionally strong writing skills.

Computer Skills:

• Skills in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Must have proficiency in a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; and able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; and upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks if needed; and develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to write and type on a computer. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job duties are performed in a manufacturing/office environment utilizing standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, and telephone. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.