Transportation and Distribution Consultant

LMI is seeking full-time Senior level Distribution Analyst for an upcoming long-term government contract located in Washington, DC. Ideal candidates would be former USAF NCOs with extensive knowledge of Travel, Personal Property (Household Goods), Cargo (both deployment and sustainment), Packaging, Ground Transportation and Air Transportation. Extensive understanding of Air Force Instructions, policies and procedures is required. This position is primarily supports HAF AF/A4LR from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. This career is focused on developing and implementing strategies for use of AIS and automatic identification technology (AIT) in support of Defense Travel System operations and supports the functional authority for deployment and distribution information systems and related tools. The position is hybrid (some telework permitted) and has travel requirements.

LMI is a private government consulting firm, dedicated exclusively to advancing the management of the government. Founded in 1961, we deliver the best value for the government dollar as all revenues are directed to our mission of advancing government rather than to delivering shareholder value. We operate completely free of political and commercial bias, and we are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. Our clients value our Specialized services in logistics, intelligence, homeland security, healthcare, and energy and environment markets. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction.

LMI offers a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, generous retirement contributions and leave policies; are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees.Come join the organization consistently ranked as a top workplace!

Review, formulate, and provide SME direction and policy guidance concerning distribution operations. Provides technical advice in support of responses to Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), the Military Services, other Department of Defense (DOD) organizations and non-DoD entities on all aspects of distribution operations.
• Attend and provide AF distribution SME support at working groups, boards and panels composed of OSD, JCS, COCOM, USTRANSCOM, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Transportation, Department of Homeland Security and/or commercial industry representatives. The distribution operations normally consist of Travel, Personal Property (Household Goods), Cargo (both deployment and sustainment), Packaging, Ground Transportation and Air Transportation.
• Provide SME support in developing and implementing strategies for use of AIS and automatic identification technology (AIT) in support of Defense Travel System operations and supports the functional authority for deployment and distribution information systems and related tools.
• Participate on committees developing transportation related electronic transactions and integrating AIT into transportation business processes.
• Provides SME support to functional requirement/configuration management boards for transportation and ITV systems.
• Participate is policy working groups, review and recommend changes while analyzing Executive Orders, Public Law, the Code of Federal Regulations, and existing implementing regulations affecting transportation rates, charges and standards of service furnished to the Air Force by transportation and logistics agencies.
• Participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and working groups to include in the planning, arranging, and conducting freight traffic and transportation system seminars both CONUS and overseas and makes presentations on specific distribution functions and system areas, (i.e., customs, time definite delivery, payment processing, system development) and moderate group discussions.
• Leverage Air Force Staff level experience in support of the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to mil/civ action officers in development of electronic Staff Summary Sheets (eSSS), emails ready to Send (eMRS), Task Management Tool (TMT) senior leader briefings, and correspondences.

• Bachelor's degree or 5-10 years of experience in DoD transportation and distribution.
• Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with current security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances. Only US Citizens is eligible for a security clearance.
• Knowledge of and experience with:
  • Comprehensive understanding of US AF use of AIS and automatic identification technology (AIT) in support of Defense Travel System operations and supports the functional authority for deployment and distribution information systems and related tools.
  • Communicate and work effectively with civilian and military personnel
  • Knowledgeable in DoD and AF policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently on taskings
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of Project Management
• Availability for occasional travel.