Job Description

ARS is seeking an Acquisition Logistician, Journeyman to support the C-130 Hercules program at Robins AFB, GA. Provide acquisition logistics and life cycle sustainment support for the C-130 Hercules program. Support the Program Manager (PM), Product Support Manager (PSM), and Integrated Logistics Support activities throughout the weapon system life cycle, including acquisition, production, fielding, sustainment, and post-production support. Analyze logistics, maintenance, supply, technical, acquisition, and financial data to support program decisions, readiness objectives, and long-term weapon system supportability.

Assist in developing and maintaining logistics and product support strategies, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs), post-production support documentation, and related program documentation. Coordinate logistics elements including supply support, spares, support equipment, maintenance planning, technical data, facilities, training, provisioning, and Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation (PHS&T). Support analyses involving Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS), Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Cost (RAM-C), life cycle cost, sustainment risk, supportability, and readiness.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Support planning, development, implementation, and management of comprehensive life cycle logistics and product support strategies for the C-130 program.
• Assist the PM and PSM with Total Life Cycle Systems Management and Integrated Logistics Support activities across acquisition and sustainment phases.
• Coordinate logistics elements including supply support, spares, support equipment, maintenance planning, technical data, training, facilities, provisioning, and PHS&T.
• Develop, review, and maintain logistics documentation including LCSPs, ILSPs, Technical Orders, technical manuals, CDRLs, program plans, support agreements, and related acquisition documentation.
• Conduct logistics and supportability analyses involving readiness, manpower, spares, cost, life cycle supportability, DMSMS, RAM-C, and sustainment risk.
• Support acquisition and management of Government Furnished Equipment/Government Furnished Property (GFE/GFP), including cost analysis, budgeting, procurement documentation, asset availability, and support planning.
• Analyze supply, maintenance, acquisition, logistics, and financial data to identify deficiencies, assess program impacts, and recommend corrective actions or mitigation strategies.
• Support maintenance planning, Source of Repair Assignment Process (SORAP), provisioning, depot activation, post-production support, and weapon system modification activities.
• Participate in program management reviews, logistics meetings, site surveys, technical reviews, conferences, and other program activities; prepare status, decision, and presentation materials as required.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve weapon system readiness, reduce total ownership cost, and improve long-term sustainment and supportability.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Journeyman-level knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to independently perform tasks within acquisition logistics, life cycle logistics, integrated logistics support, or a related technical/professional discipline.
• Ability to independently apply established logistics procedures and processes, troubleshoot issues, analyze problems, and develop successful outcomes within established program guidelines.
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) with 10+ years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including at least 3 years of DoD experience; OR 10+ years of project assistance, administrative assistance, or similar experience in the public, military, nonprofit, or private sectors; OR 15+ years of directly related experience with applicable certifications, including at least 5 years of DoD experience.
• Possess an active Secret clearance.
• Experience with acquisition logistics, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), product support, sustainment, or weapon system life cycle management.
• Working knowledge of DoD and U.S. Air Force logistics, acquisition, sustainment, and supportability policies and processes.
• Experience analyzing logistics, maintenance, supply, acquisition, or financial data and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Familiarity with Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSP), Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSP), supply support, provisioning, maintenance planning, technical data, support equipment, and related product support elements.
• Knowledge of DMSMS, RAM-C, life cycle cost, logistics supportability, or readiness analysis is highly desired.
• C-130 or other military aircraft / weapon system logistics experience is highly desired.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.