Sustainment Logistics Lead

About the role

We are seeking a Sustainment Logistics Lead with demonstrated expertise in DoD system Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and system sustainment management. This position will help build execute and grow company sustainment activities while actively fielding autonomous vehicle systems for Defense and commercial customers. The Sustainment Logistician will support company-wide efforts to implement and perform performance-based sustainment for high-priority high- tech autonomous weapons systems. The successful candidate will lead lifecycle logistics planning develop product support strategies and interface with engineering supply chain and program management teams to ensure operational availability balanced with cost-effective long-term system supportability.

This is a hands-on role intentionally building in sustainment best-practices from day one. This role will be instrumental to the company DoD and commercial partner fielding of autonomous ground vehicles. This is a fast-paced environment with an amazing team. Were looking for someone who knows what good looks like and possesses the energy mission dedication and outcome ownership to be a member of the Sustainment Team stand up. Come do great things with us. We have a mission to make happen

What youll do

• The Sustainment Logistics Lead is responsible to the Director of Customer Success for company planning preparation and execution of integrated logistics product support activities. Activities include the stand up and operation of spares analysis spares forecasts supply support logistics parts repairs site activation planning global inventory movements maintenance planning and maintenance manual subject matter expertise PHS&T requirements and requirements definition for maintenance & mission support data systems.
• Generate logistics analysis and data requests in support of customer Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) Provisioning activities Reliability Availability & Maintainability (RAM) and Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP).
• Supports Site Activation planning stand-up activities and ongoing support & movement logistics
• Manages site spares allocations spares models and global spare inventory control
• Establishes repair capability (parts plans) in collaboration with tech department (personnel)
• Manages data requirements data use and processes to ensure data sufficiency and accuracy for logistics support.
• Execute and coordinate ILS planning. Ensure readiness.
• Analyze and contribute to performance-based sustainment contract planning sustainment metrics and supportability analysis for OEM partnerships and contractor depot / inventory control point (ICP) activities.
• Support Level of Repair Analyses (LORA) Maintenance Task Analyses (MTA) and develop recommendations for provisioning and sparing strategies.
• Collaborate internally and externally with acquisition logisticians system engineers and government stakeholders to develop and deliver program sustainment plans and contractor support SOPs.
• Support sustainment reviews and contribute to the execution of performance incentives and metrics (e.g. Ao MTTR MTBF).
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Attitude to only accept winning. Aptitude to find a way.
• 6 years of relevant experience in military system sustainment lifecycle logistics or sustainment planning
• Experience supporting ACAT IIII programs and navigating DoD sustainment policy
• Experience with a collection of: DoD maintenance technical manual documentation acquisition logistics ILS principles PBL frameworks DoD supply support and the acquisition lifecycle.
• Ability to hold a DoD Secret clearance
• Respectful team player
• Proficiency with MS Office tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DoD program office logistics management DoD O-level maintenance and/or OEMs or depot-level sustainment programs
• Masters degree and/or DAWIA Level II or III in Life Cycle Logistics
• Familiarity with ERP logistics systems (NetSuite Sales Force FS) and MS Office
• Working knowledge of NAVSUP AFLCMC or Marine Corps logistics procedures

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree and/or relevant military experience in Logistics Engineering Business or related

US Salary Range
$120000.00$160000.00 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience education specialized training critical expertise training and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterras overall compensation addition to base salary and equity Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options including an HSA-eligible plan with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan including traditional Roth 401(k) and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local state and federal laws. Forterrans are unique talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.