Sustainment Logistics Lead

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front‑line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go‑to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

We are seeking a Sustainment Logistics Lead with demonstrated expertise in DoD system Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and system sustainment management. This position will help build, execute and grow company sustainment activities, while actively fielding autonomous vehicle systems for Defense and commercial customers. The Sustainment Logistician will support company‑wide efforts to implement and perform performance‑based sustainment for high‑priority, high‑tech autonomous weapons systems.

The successful candidate will lead lifecycle logistics planning, develop product support strategies, and interface with engineering, supply chain, and program management teams to ensure operational availability, balanced with cost‑effective, long‑term system supportability.

This is a hands‑on role intentionally building in sustainment best‑practices from day one. This role will be instrumental to the company, DoD, and commercial partner fielding of autonomous ground vehicles. This is a fast‑paced environment with an amazing team. We’re looking for someone who knows what "good" looks like and possesses the energy, mission dedication, and outcome ownership to be a member of the Sustainment Team stand up.

Come do great things with us. We have a mission to make happen.

• The Sustainment Logistics Lead is responsible to the Director of Customer Success for company planning, preparation and execution of integrated logistics product support activities. Activities include the stand‑up and operation of spares analysis, spares forecasts, supply support logistics, parts repairs, site activation planning, global inventory movements, maintenance planning and maintenance manual subject matter expertise, PHS&T requirements, and requirements definition for maintenance & mission support data systems.
• Generate logistics analysis and data requests in support of customer Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), Provisioning activities, Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM), and Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP).
• Supports Site Activation planning, stand‑up activities, and ongoing support & movement logistics.
• Manages site spares allocations, spares models, and global spare inventory control.
• Establishes repair capability (parts, plans) in collaboration with tech department (personnel).
• Manages data requirements, data use, and processes to ensure data sufficiency and accuracy for logistics support.
• Execute and coordinate ILS planning. Ensure readiness.
• Analyze and contribute to performance‑based sustainment contract planning, sustainment metrics, and supportability analysis for OEM partnerships and contractor depot / inventory control point (ICP) activities.
• Support Level of Repair Analyses (LORA), Maintenance Task Analyses (MTA), and develop recommendations for provisioning and sparing strategies.
• Collaborate internally and externally with acquisition logisticians, system engineers, and government stakeholders to develop and deliver program sustainment plans and contractor support SOPs.
• Support sustainment reviews and contribute to the execution of performance incentives and metrics (e.g., Ao, MTTR, MTBF).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Attitude to only accept winning. Aptitude to find a way.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in military system sustainment, lifecycle logistics or sustainment planning.
• Experience supporting ACAT I–III programs and navigating DoD sustainment policy.
• Experience with a collection of:
  DoD maintenance, technical manual documentation, acquisition logistics, ILS principles, PBL frameworks, DoD supply support, and the acquisition lifecycle.
• Ability to hold a DoD Secret clearance.
• Respectful…