Military Logistics Specialist

Job Overview

Bowhead / UIC Technical Services is a leading provider of military logistics and acquisition services. We are seeking a skilled Weapon Systems Manager to join our team in supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases involving multiple countries in the Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD).

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global security assistance by enhancing interoperability with foreign partners and supporting the warfighter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate logistics and acquisition duties related to FMS cases from initial request to long-term program life-cycle sustainment.
• Organize research of foreign government requirements and prepare Letters of Acceptance (LOA), identifying material, services, and shipping requirements, and estimating system life cycle costs.
• Conduct technical reviews and analysis for Letters of Request (LOR).
• Calculate manpower for FMS cases.
• Develop unique FMS case notes.
• Coordinate total package advanced planning for weapon systems and ensure that Total Package Approach (TPA) sheets are accurate and utilized in the case development process.
• Vet release of FMS country-requested equipment in accordance with technology security and transfer requirements, export controls, disclosure of classified and controlled unclassified information, and system-specific release requirements for sensitive technologies frequently requested by foreign partners.
• Receive, process, and track requisitions.
• Forecast congressional notifications.
• Develop and implement logistics program activities including support for purchases, transfer, and leases of weapon systems, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate efforts of subcontractors and field service personnel, resolving logistics problems and compiling data on standardization and interchangeability of parts to expedite logistic activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience resolving highly sensitive and complex problems.
• Ability to prepare and brief senior management.
• Effective communication with a wide range of groups including internal and external customers and high-ranking government officials.
• Highly organized with the ability to see both the details and the big picture.
• Experience working in different types of database systems.
• Quality customer service experience; meet customers' needs with a dedicated attitude that ensures mission success.
• Familiarity with various C5ISR Systems equipment, such as radios, Night Vision Devices (NVDs), IT equipment, etc., a plus.
• Military experience a plus.

Security Clearance:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is required for Secret clearance at this location.

Physical Demands:
The environmental conditions consist of computer stations and desks with adequate and adjustable lighting. Chairs are designed to fit the various individuals and the tasks being performed. Ergonomic evaluations are completed as needed, to provide up-to-date modifications to all workstations.

Compensation:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.