[Hiring] Logistics Coordinator @Leidos

Role Description

Leidos is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to join our Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) team in support of the United States Antarctic Program. The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission, and every team member plays a crucial role.

• Coordinate and track the movement of cargo supporting the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) from various ASC logistics hubs to all three USAP stations and numerous field locations.
• Provide visibility within the USAP transportation network to end users, Transportation and Logistics (T&L) staff, and government agencies.
• Prepare and distribute reports and other documentation as required, including MAXIMO generated reports on cargo locations and transportation plans.
• Run cargo reports to analyze data for monthly metrics and trends.
• Coordinate with logistics staff in Port Hueneme, CA, Christchurch, NZ, and Punta Arenas, Chile for scheduling and movement of cargo.
• Provide updates to end users, NSF, and ASC leadership on critical cargo movement and potential issues.
• Follow up with PTH supervisors on the status of cargo being packaged by Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP).
• Prepare, update, and distribute transportation plans for critical cargo and scientific samples.
• Coordinate, track, and communicate updates on the delivery of retrograde cargo to end users.
• Coordinate T&L management activities including support with schedules, meetings, and records management.
• Facilitate air/sea-lift transport requests (ASTR) by monitoring submissions and tracking approval numbers.
• Create continental/CONUS acquisition and peninsula logistics schedules in conjunction with T&L leadership.
• Assist with deployment and travel/training requests for T&L functional area.
• Coordinate on/off-boarding of T&L staff, including IT assets and software application access requests.
• Build and maintain organizational charts in coordination with Area Management stakeholders.
• Maintain recurring meeting invitations and capture meeting minutes as needed.
• Interface with personnel from NSF, Grantees, USAF, ASC employees, and other USAP participants.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring safety is the highest priority.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s degree with less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
• US Citizenship, contract requirement.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance (Active clearance preferred).
• 2+ years of diversified experience in the transportation industry or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in transportation management including cargo documentation, expediting, tracking, and general terminal operations.
• Familiarity with computer systems as applied to logistics.
• Excellent Microsoft Office suite experience, particularly in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and SharePoint.
• Supervisory experience.
• Valid US Driver’s License.

Requirements

• Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date.
• Deployment to Antarctica may be required.
• Selected hire must successfully complete physical, dental, and psychological examinations as required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica.
• Eligibility for deployment is subject to further review, including background investigation and security screening.
• Candidates must not have been disciplined for, or separated from an employer prior to discipline for incidents of stalking, sexual assault, or sexual harassment within the past three (3) years.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $52,000.00 - $94,000.00.
• Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Company Description

Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF’s Office of Polar Program’s Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics and provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations: McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station.