Logistics Analyst (Junior/Journeyman)

***There are multiple Junior and Journeyman positions to be filled. Hiring is contingent upon receiving contract funding, which is expected within the next few weeks.***

Job Overview:

Work independently and in a team setting to provide NAVAIR or NAVSEA with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Transportation-related support to include research, analysis, tracking, planning, communication and execution for the shipment of aircraft and/or aircraft systems, airborne weapons, ships, RIB boats, patrol boats, support and test equipment and shipboard systems. The FMS Transportation Analyst will also provide overall technical support and coordination as required for the transport of general, hazardous, oversize, overweight, classified material and sensitive cargo.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

- Monitor delivery of material from supply sources to the country’s freight forwarder and assist as needed.

- Review commodity characteristics (i.e. general cargo, hazardous material, classified, CCI, COMSEC, over- size, over-weight, sensitive) to determine appropriate method of movement.

- Review program procurement documents, shipping and packaging instructions, export licenses, Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs), and Military Assistance Program Address Directory (MAPAD) entries.

- Utilize current transportation policies, procedures, and regulations to provide recommendations for the shipment of FMS material.

- Monitor outside agencies and governing organizations for transportation policy, regulation, and procedural changes.

- Evaluate documents and assigned transportation codes represented in the LOA to ensure alignment with the type of movement.

- Develop or analyze existing transportation plans and modify as required.

- Assess country capabilities, facilities, infrastructure, and equipment available for receipt of procured materials and recommend transport options and approaches best suited for each unique requirement.

- Determine if the country has an experienced contracted freight forwarder registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and cleared by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) (formally Defense Security Service) as applicable.

- Ensure all licenses, authorizations, clearances, and case funds are in place prior to shipment.

- Coordinate with the contracted freight forwarder, military/commercial port of embarkation (POE) and U.S. Customs to identify, mitigate, and resolve import/export delays and/or seized cargo.

- Analyze customer repair and return and other sustainment requirements and formulate an appropriate course of action (COA).

- Coordinate written Notice of Availability (NOA) responses including detailed shipping instructions.

- Arrange/coordinate transportation requirements with USTRANSCOM, Program/Logistics Managers, U.S. government agencies, FMS country representatives, and designated port of embarkation/debarkation personnel as required.

- Provide quality control and coordination of inventory efforts of customer equipment, material, and supplies to include:

o Packing, crating, and preparation of freight for shipment.

o Utilization of bar-coding equipment to ensure shipment tracking as applicable.

o Provision of trucks, transport equipment/operators, and storage as needed.

o Ensure Packaging, Handling, and Storage requirements are met and in accordance with existing regulations.

o Facilitate U.S. Customs clearance for imports and exports.

- Provide flight coordination for all Special Assignment Airlift Mission (SAAM) flights, including on-site presence and continual oversight/tracking/status updates throughout the mission.

- Ensure product support teams and program logistics leads are properly supported.

- Maintain all required certifications, clearances, passport, military base/website access.

- Occasional travel, if required by the program office

Security Clearance Requirement

The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required.

Hiring preference will be given to candidates with active Secret clearances.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree is required. Experience may be substituted for degree requirements.

Experience is not required unless used in place of degree requirements.

Starting salary will reflect transportation management, logistics support or compliance monitoring experience, military experience, and training.

Veterans receive hiring preference.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Familiarity with Defense Transportation and Customs management systems

Familiarity with Department of Defense supply procedures

Familiarity with Foreign Military Sales

Experience supporting military logistics disciplines

Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Lexington Park, MD 20653 (Required)

Work Location: In person