Principal Logistics Manager

PhalanxGriffon (PG) delivers an openarchitecture airborne node that pushes multilevelsecure data to the tactical edge. AsPrincipalLogistics Manager, you will orchestrate every movement of hardware, spares, and support equipment forMajorRelease2 (FY2527)-from factory floor to IntegrationSIL to operational aircraft. Your supplychain strategies, sparing models, and sustainment plans will ensure PG kits arrive on time, on cost, and missionready.

Essential Job Functions:

Integrated Product Support (IPS) Lead

* Own all 12 DoD IPS elements for PG MR2, 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.

SupplyChain & Sparing Strategy

* Develop demand forecasts and optimal sparing levels for 10+ PG kits and linereplaceableunits (LRUs) using COSSI/ReadinessBased Sparing (RBS) models.
* Manage procurement of BOM items-VPX cards, Type1 crypto, SATCOM apertures-ensuring obsolescence mitigation and cybersecurity supplychain risk management (CSCRM) compliance.

Lifecycle Sustainment Planning

* Author and maintain theLifeCycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP); align with AFI63101/20101 and Weapon System Sustainment (WSS) metrics.
* Establish depotlevel repair strategies, warranty provisions, and PerformanceBased 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 assetvisibility system; resolve customs, hazmat, and airlift issues rapidly.

Configuration & Data Management

* Ensure serialized part tracking and asbuilt 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 helpdesk.

Risk, Cost & Performance Reporting

* Maintain logistics risk register, ShouldCost estimates, and Sustainment Key Performance Parameters (KPPs); brief senior USAF leadership quarterly.
* Drive correctiveaction plans for DMI, missionabort, and Mean Down Time (MDT) trends.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

* Lead a multifunctional 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, SupplyChain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (M.S./MBA preferred) and 15+yearsmanaging DoD weaponsystem logistics, including initial provisioning and sustainment; at least 5years at program or enterpriselevel leadership.

ActiveTS/SCIclearance.

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

Proven track record shipping and sustaining classified / ITARcontrolled avionics or C4ISR hardware worldwide.

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

Desired Skills:

DAU LifeCycle Logistics LevelIII orDoDcertified LCLcredential; APICS CPIM/CSCP or SOLE CPL.

Experience supporting airborne C4ISR or ABMS/CJADC2 programs.

Working knowledge of Type1 crypto handling, DoD cyber supplychain risk frameworks, and Counterfeit Parts Avoidance.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent continuousimprovement certification.

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