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.