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Senior Acquisitions Logistician
Bedford, MAApril 7th, 2026
Senior Acquisitions LogisticianWe are seeking a Senior Acquisitions Logistician to provide expert product assistance to Program Managers (PM) and Product Support Managers (PSM) for Air Force systems. This senior role will lead total life cycle systems management activities, direct sustainment teams through advanced data analysis, acquisition management, and strategic logistics support for critical assets. The position requires deep expertise in DoD acquisition logistics, post-production support planning, and the ability to develop and implement comprehensive logistics strategies across complex defense programs.
Why Work with Us?
Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career-driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.
Responsibilities Include:
Lead the development and maintenance of Post Production Support Plans (PPSP), Post Production Transition Plans (PPTP), and Transition to Post Production (TPP)
Strategically coordinate all logistics elements including spares, Support Equipment (SE), training, facilities, technical data, and provisioning
Conduct senior-level analyses of sustainment issues and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)
Oversee the development and validation of documentation for automated logistics/maintenance data reporting systems
Represent programs in high-level reviews, conferences, and Program Management Reviews (PMR)
Direct the development of integrated support requirements for system and equipment design
Lead complex logistics studies, resource requirements analyses, readiness assessments, and cost analyses
Manage Life Cycle Logistics Management (LCLM) analyses and strategic reporting
Develop and implement product support strategies incorporating Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements
Direct supportability analyses and evaluate support alternatives at a program level
Lead Life Cycle Cost Management (LCCM) and Design-To-Cost (DTC) program activities
Coordinate on-site supply support at Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) when required
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in defense acquisition logistics
Demonstrated expertise in DoD, USAF, and logistics policies, procedures, and functionalities
Extensive experience with Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSP), Technical Orders (TOs), and Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSP)
Proven ability to lead logistics supportability requirements analyses and implement solutions
Advanced knowledge of configuration management and technical data management systems
Expertise in Performance Based Logistics (PBL) and public-private partnering concepts
Demonstrated leadership in logistics support documentation and reporting systems
Must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance
Desired Qualifications:
Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certification in Life Cycle Logistics
10+ years experience with aerospace/defense logistics systems
Advanced experience with avionics systems, software development, and depot-level maintenance
Strong background in cost analysis, business case analysis, and total ownership cost evaluations
Expert knowledge of Reliability, Maintainability, Quality, Supportability, and Interoperability (RMQSI) principles
Experience leading cross-functional teams in logistics program execution
Proven track record of successful logistics strategy implementation for major weapon systems
All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
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