Material Coordinator Planner
Naval Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) – Newport, RI
Program Overview
The Naval Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) is a U.S. Navy facility operated by Leidos NATSC provides repair, refurbishment, upgrades, and testing for Navy towed sonar arrays that support submarine and surface ship operations.
Leidos supports production engineering, logistics, and technical services to keep these systems mission-ready for the U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers.
The successful candidate will support the Operations and Logistics Department by performing material forecasting and procurement activities for the Naval Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) in Newport, RI.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Researching material requirements.
Forecasting quantities based on anticipated operational requirements and historical usage trends.
Tracking the status of purchase orders.
Researching compliant vendor sources and placing or assisting with material orders.
Ensuring procured materials conform to technical specifications and program requirements.
Following all program and customer processes and procedures to maintain the accuracy and effectiveness of NATSC data control systems.
Primary Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of this role is to provide dedicated support within the Module Repair Building The selected candidate will actively create, monitor, and track orders within customer-supplied online systems, ensuring real-time visibility and proactive oversight to prevent operational downtime.
Additional responsibilities include:
Creating, monitoring, and tracking material orders within customer-provided online systems.
Providing proactive oversight to ensure material availability and prevent operational downtime.
Maintaining accurate inventory and stock levels.
Identifying and communicating inventory shortages to key stakeholders.
Supporting continuous workflow through effective materials management and coordination.
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
1–2 years of experience in logistics, materials planning, inventory management, or a related field, including experience with:
Material order creation, tracking, and status monitoring.
Inventory management and stock control.
Identifying and reporting material shortages.
Coordinating material availability to support operations.
Working within inventory, procurement, or customer-based systems.
Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (2013, 2016, or newer).
Experience working with computer- or network-based documentation systems.
Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred:
Active U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance
Prior work experience at the NATSC Towed Array Depot Repair Facility
Experience with material requirements forecasting and standards compliance.
Experience performing online database entry, updates, and data retrieval.
Functional understanding of material specifications, obsolescence, and suitable substitutions.
Familiarity with Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport operations.
Knowledge of DoD data systems security and information assurance policies and procedures.
This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum wage requirements as well as the minimum Health and Welfare benefit. Leidos will ensure that all provisions are met through their wages and benefits. The pay for this position will be $29.28/hr.
Why Join Leidos?
Join a team supporting critical Navy undersea warfare capabilities and help ensure mission readiness for the U.S. Navy and its partners around the world. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining and sustaining systems that are essential to national defense.
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May 29, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range -
The Leidos 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 law.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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