Logistician

Overview

Ideal Innovations Inc. (I3) is a midsize biometric and forensic company headquartered in Arlington, VA. I3 specializes in designing, developing, delivering, and sustaining biometric technology. I3 is comprised of biometric system engineers, software developers, program managers, and experts with global biometric system development experience who provide solutions of the highest quality, security, and value to the U.S. Government. I3 is interested in hiring the best managers, engineers, and subject matter experts.

We offer competitive salaries, a 401k, and continuing education funds. We strive to provide opportunities and longevity that endure beyond overseas opportunities and to deliver disruptive biometric solutions to support the battlefield today and in the future.

You will be located at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, and will coordinate logistic and procurement activities with our government service client, military service members, and our CONUS and OCONUS workforce to provide operational support, system sustainment, and training on the Family of Systems of biometric collection devices. The work schedule is 8 hours/day, 6 days/week.

The role allows candidates to align their skills with opportunities that best fit their experience and work environment. You will find a high degree of personal and professional satisfaction from your efforts.

This position supports the Army’s biometric collection mission to collect, match, and compare fingerprints, iris images, and facial photos to establish identity superiority. As a key member of the biometric team, you will work with the warfighter to ensure 100% availability of biometric assets. As the team s lead logistician, you will advise and assist to ensure users have the equipment needed to complete the mission.

These biometric systems give soldiers a decisive edge on the battlefield, and success is attributed to an operational mindset and mission completion ability.

You will gain a deeper understanding of the US Army Acquisition and Procurement Management System and develop strong managerial skills balanced by an operational mindset focused on the biometric mission success.

Typical Day: You will coordinate logistic activities including contacting vendors for material quotes, costs, and licenses, and coordinate with other logisticians or Field Service Representatives for the supply of CONUS/OCONUS sites. You will interact with the Contracting Officer Representative, the engineering team, and the program cost analyst when requesting purchases. You may work in an offsite warehouse for labeling, inventory, and shipment of materials.

Tasks:

Performs logistic program activities from the conceptual stage through the life cycle of the product. Develops, implements, and/or maintains logistics program activities including ILS, technical documentation, RAM, provisioning, etc.; coordinates logistic efforts of government and biometric field service representatives; resolves logistics problems; and compiles data on standardization and interchangeability of parts to expedite logistic activities.

• Interact and professionally exhibit customer service skills and present a positive approach to customers and peers
• Ensure that government-furnished equipment (GFE) and/or materials temporarily under the control of contractors are accounted for at all times
• Perform physical inventories of all GFE equipment and document via DD Form 250 and DD Form 1149 as required
• Apply inventory control tags and/or Item Unique Identification (IUID) where applicable
• Coordinate shipping/receiving of equipment with CONUS and OCONUS managers
• Coordinate the shipping and return of broken-down GFE under manufacturer warranty or other repair commitments to and from repair/replacement locations
• Maintain the ability to generate reports on the status of equipment including location, repair status, shipping schedule, distribution, disposition, and other logistical-related functions
• Investigate best courses of action for the resolution of logistical problems, and advise these both verbally and in writing to program managers when called upon to do so
• Provide advice and training where necessary to other program staff on logistical or property management responsibilities
• Maintain inventory control processes to account for property received, shipped, excess, moved, or in transit
• Perform data entry, research, and documentation of receiving issues in GCSS-Army (GCSS-A) or other government, program, or company database
• Interact with vendors, OEMs, FSRs, and other customers to obtain information, reconcile inventory discrepancies, prepare RMAs, and obtain the estimated date of delivery (EDD)
• Generate documentation and complete required shipping forms and labels such as ITAR and materials handling requirements
• Maintain control of the Authorized Stockage Listing (ASL) and perform required inventories/audits
• Advise non-logistics managers on better technologies, methods, and processes for effective and efficient logistical…