Logistics Principal

**Description** SAIC is seeking a highly experienced and expert-level Logistics Principal to provide integrated product support and lifecycle logistics leadership for NSWC Crane and the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile – Nuclear (SLCM-N) program. In this senior role, you will serve as a subject matter expert and organizational consultant, contributing to the development of new logistics concepts, techniques, and standards that support the long-term sustainment and operational readiness of this critical nuclear deterrence capability in a competitive prototyping developmental environment. The successful candidate will exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives and will provide expert guidance to program leadership and junior team members. Key Responsibilities + Perform system fault analysis, life cycle maintenance planning, and integrated product support (IPS) for the SLCM-N program + Assist the Navy in the application and implementation of the 12 DoD Integrated Product Support Elements to performers in a competitive prototyping developmental environment. + Control the efficient flow of goods, services, and information between points of origin through customer placement in order to meet program and customer requirements + Plan, schedule, and manage the efficient movement of material; develop raw material requirements and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules + Ensure the execution and continuous improvement of standard logistics processes across the SLCM-N program + Lead logistics functions encompassing maintenance, supply, transportation, and logistics plans + Perform program formulation, policy planning, coordination, inspection, integrated logistics processes, joint planning logistics, acquisition and wholesale logistics, product support, asset visibility, material management, and supervision + Contribute to the development of new logistics concepts, techniques, and standards; serve as the recognized expert in logistics within the organization + Establish and recommend changes to logistics policies that affect the organization + Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior logistics team members to achieve goals in accordance with established policies + Serve as consultant to management and as a special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to logistics policies, plans, and objectives + Interface with Navy program office staff, fleet personnel, and industry partners on significant logistics matters **Qualifications** Required Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field with 10 or more years of related experience; OR Master’s degree with 8 or more years of related experience; OR PhD or JD with 5 or more years of related experience + Recognized expert in logistics with a complete understanding of integrated product support, lifecycle maintenance, and supply chain management principles + Demonstrated experience performing system fault analysis, lifecycle maintenance planning, and integrated product support for major DoD systems + Proven ability to develop solutions to complex logistics problems requiring ingenuity and innovation + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills + Proficiency with standard industry and government office and analytical tools including Microsoft Office Suite + Interim secret clearance required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process. + U.S. Citizenship required Preferred Qualifications + Experience supporting Navy weapons systems, strike systems, or nuclear programs + Knowledge of DoD 5000.85 product support policy and MIL-HDBK-502 or other DoD logistics standards + DAWIA Life Cycle Logistics Level II/III certification or equivalent + Familiarity with Logistics Management Information (LMI) tools and databases + Experience with Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) analysis + Experience with nuclear weapons systems sustainment or special weapons handling procedures Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2617749 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability