Principal Logistics Manager

Phalanx Griffon (PG) delivers an open-architecture airborne node that pushes multi-level-secure data to the tactical edge. As Principal Logistics Manager, you will orchestrate every movement of hardware, spares, and support equipment for Major Release 2 (FY 25-27)-from factory floor to Integration SIL to operational aircraft. Your supply-chain strategies, sparing models, and sustainment plans will ensure PG kits arrive on time, on cost, and mission-ready.

Essential Job Functions:

Integrated Product Support (IPS) Lead

Own all 12 DoD IPS elements for PG MR 2, with emphasis on Supply Support, Maintenance Planning, Packaging/Handling/Storage/Transportation (PHS&T), and Technical Data.

Chair the Logistics Working Group; synchronize activities across Nomad, Smith, Watch IPTs and platform SPOs.

Supply-Chain & Sparing Strategy

Develop demand forecasts and optimal sparing levels for 10+ PG kits and line-replaceable units (LRUs) using COSSI/Readiness-Based Sparing (RBS) models.

Manage procurement of BOM items-VPX cards, Type-1 crypto, SATCOM apertures-ensuring obsolescence mitigation and cybersecurity supply-chain risk management (C-SCRM) compliance.

Lifecycle Sustainment Planning

Author and maintain the Life-Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP); align with AFI 63-101/20-101 and Weapon System Sustainment (WSS) metrics.

Establish depot-level repair strategies, warranty provisions, and Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) options.

Transportation & Fielding Execution

Oversee PHS&T requirements for CONUS/OCONUS shipment of classified hardware; coordinate with Air Force logistics readiness squadrons and Defense Transportation System nodes.

Track kit movements in a digital asset-visibility system; resolve customs, hazmat, and air-lift issues rapidly.

Configuration & Data Management

Ensure serialized part tracking and as-built records flow into the government Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.

Control Tech Orders (T.O.s), Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), and sustainment dashboards for field users and Watch help-desk.

Risk, Cost & Performance Reporting

Maintain logistics risk register, Should-Cost estimates, and Sustainment Key Performance Parameters (KPPs); brief senior USAF leadership quarterly.

Drive corrective-action plans for DMI, mission-abort, and Mean Down Time (MDT) trends.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Lead a multi-functional logistics staff (supply, transportation, provisioning, data management), mentor junior logisticians in DoD sustainment best practices.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

B.A./B.S. in Logistics, Supply-Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (M.S./MBA preferred) and 15 + years managing DoD weapon-system logistics, including initial provisioning and sustainment; at least 5 years at program or enterprise-level leadership.

Active TS/SCI clearance.

Deep expertise with DoD IPS, LCSP development, FAR/DFARS acquisition logistics, and MIL-STD PHS&T requirements.

Proven track record shipping and sustaining classified / ITAR-controlled avionics or C4ISR hardware worldwide.

Familiarity with ERP / PLM tools (SAP, Oracle, Windchill) and supply-chain analytics (RBS, LORA, OPUS).

Desired Skills:

DAU Life-Cycle Logistics Level III or DoD-certified LCL credential; APICS CPIM/CSCP or SOLE CPL.

Experience supporting airborne C4ISR or ABMS/CJADC2 programs.

Working knowledge of Type-1 crypto handling, DoD cyber supply-chain risk frameworks, and Counterfeit Parts Avoidance.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent continuous-improvement certification.

Familiarity with Digital Engineering environments and Item Unique Identification (IUID) tagging.
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