Logistics Management Specialist II

divh2Logistics Management Specialist II/h2pThe Logistics Management Specialist II serves as a key contributor to the planning, execution, and oversight of logistics programs with a specialized focus on Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) compliance and Government Property Management. This role ensures that all logistics operations, asset controls, and property accountability processes meet federal regulatory requirements, agency policies, and audit readiness standards./ppThe specialist supports end-to-end lifecycle management of government-owned property, including acquisition, receipt, utilization, maintenance, inventory, and disposition. Responsibilities include conducting internal audits, preparing documentation for external audits, validating asset records, and ensuring that all processes align with DoD FIAR guidance, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and agency-specific property management regulations./ppThe position requires strong analytical capabilities to identify compliance gaps, implement corrective actions, and develop standardized processes that strengthen internal controls and enhance auditability. The Logistics Management Specialist II collaborates with cross-functional stakeholderssuch as finance, procurement, contracting, and operational teamsto promote accuracy in asset accountability, maintain data integrity within property systems, and support continuous process improvement. This role directly contributes to the organizations ability to maintain audit readiness, reduce financial risk, and ensure responsible stewardship of government assets./ppEssential Duties and Responsibilities/ppReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppFIAR Compliance Internal Controls/pulliExecute and support Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) activities, ensuring all logistics and property processes meet audit standards and internal control requirements./liliConduct internal reviews, reconciliations, and process validations to verify accuracy of asset records, documentation completeness, and compliance with audit ready standards./liliPrepare, maintain, and present audit documentation packages, including narratives, flowcharts, sample selections, testing support, and corrective action evidence./liliIdentify internal control weaknesses, document root causes, and develop corrective action plans (CAPs) to improve auditability and reduce risk./liliCoordinate with finance, procurement, and property teams to resolve audit findings and ensure timely closure of deficiencies./liliAssist with developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and work instructions aligned with FIAR and regulatory requirements./li/ulpGovernment Property Management/pulliManage the full lifecycle of government property in accordance with FAR Part 45, DFARS, DoD Instruction 5000.64, and agency specific property policy./liliMaintain accurate records of government furnished property (GFP), contractor acquired property (CAP), and end item assets within approved property management systems./liliOversee the receiving, tagging, assignment, storage, transfer, utilization, and disposition of government owned property./liliConduct physical inventories, cyclic inventories, and reconciliation activities to ensure accuracy between systems of record and physical asset presence./liliInvestigate property discrepancies, losses, damage, or destruction (LDD), and prepare required reporting and documentation./liliSupport property audits, DCMA reviews, and internal compliance inspections./liliMonitor and document property movement, including temporary loan requests, reutilization transfers, and shipping activities./li/ulpLogistics Operations Asset Lifecycle Support/pulliSupport planning, coordination, and execution of logistics activities related to acquisition, supply support, distribution, maintenance, and transportation./liliAnalyze logistics data, supply chain workflows, and property system outputs to identify discrepancies or inefficiencies in asset management processes./liliEnsure timely and compliant processing of material receiving reports, asset transfers, and property accountability actions./liliInterface with project teams, suppliers, warehouse operations, and government stakeholders to maintain continuous visibility of assets and materials./liliTrack and manage equipment allocation, readiness status, and availability to support mission requirements./li/ulpSystems Data Management/pulliMaintain proficiency in logistics and property systems such as ELMS, GCSSArmy, iNFADS, PIEE GFP Module, or other agency specific tools./liliEnsure property and financial data integrity through routine data quality checks, system reconciliations, and transactional reviews./liliDevelop reports, metrics, dashboards, and analytics to support management decision-making and audit reviews./li/ulpProcess Improvement Policy Support/pulliRecommend and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and audit readiness across logistics and property functions./liliSupport development of training materials and conduct training sessions for staff on property accountability, FIAR requirements, and system usage./liliAssist leadership in aligning organizational policies and procedures with evolving audit standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices./li/ulpCollaboration Stakeholder Engagement/pulliServe as a liaison between logistics, finance, procurement, contracting, and program management teams to ensure consistent compliance with FIAR and property management requirements./liliProvide guidance to internal and external stakeholders on proper property handling, documentation protocols, and accountability processes./liliPrepare and deliver briefings, reports, and updates to management, audit teams, and government customers as required./li/ulpQualifications and Education Requirements/pulliBachelors degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree./lili3+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, property management, or asset accountability operations./liliWorking knowledge of FAR Part 45, DFARS property regulations, and basic government property management principles./liliExperience supporting or conducting physical inventories, reconciliations, and property lifecycle transactions./liliFamiliarity with FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness) principles, internal controls, or audit support activities./liliProficiency with logistics, inventory, or property management systems (e.g., ELMS, GCSS-Army, PIEE GFP Module)./liliStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and support corrective actions./liliAbility to prepare, review, and maintain detailed documentation to support audits and compliance reviews./liliStrong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with finance, procurement, contracting, and program teams./liliAbility to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if applicable./li/ulpPreferred Skills/ppKnowledge/pulliComprehensive knowledge of government property management regulations, including FAR Part 45, DFARS, DoD Instruction 5000.64, and applicable agency-specific policies./liliUnderstanding of FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness) principles, internal controls, audit standards, and evidentiary documentation requirements./liliKnowledge of asset accountability processes, including receiving, tracking, inventory, utilization, maintenance, and disposition of Government-Furnished Property (GFP) and Contractor-Acquired Property (CAP)./liliFamiliarity with logistics operations, supply chain workflows, lifecycle logistics, warehousing, and material management practices./liliWorking knowledge of property and logistics information systems (e.g., ELMS, GCSS-Army, iNFADS, Maximo, PIEE GFP Module, or other ERP asset modules)./liliUnderstanding of audit procedures, internal reviews, sampling methodologies, and corrective action plan (CAP) development./liliKnowledge of data quality, reconciliation processes, and documentation standards required to support auditability and compliance./li/ulpSkills/pulliAnalytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate inventory accuracy, assess internal controls, identify discrepancies, and recommend solutions./liliStrong documentation and technical writing skills to create audit narratives, SOPs, process flow diagrams, and compliance reports./liliExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with logistics, finance, procurement, contracting, project teams, and government auditors./liliProficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data analysis, reporting, audit preparation, and process documentation./liliOrganizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and support audit timelines./liliInventory and reconciliation skills, including conducting physical inventories, preparing variance reports, and validating data accuracy./liliProcess improvement skills to help streamline workflows, enhance internal controls, and support continuous improvement./li/ulpAbilities/pulliAbility to interpret and apply federal regulations and agency policies to daily logistics and property management operations./liliAbility to analyze large data sets, verify accuracy, detect trends, and resolve issues in asset or property records./liliAbility to prepare audit-ready packages, gather supporting documentation, and respond effectively to audit requests and findings./liliAbility to/li/ul/div