Logistics Specialist, Lead

Logistics Specialist, Lead

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will manage the end-to-end logistics process at Booz Allen, including the planning, coordination, and execution of critical domestic and international shipments. You will be responsible for shipment requests submitted through the company’s centralized logistics workflow, stewarding shipments through the process to ensure timely completion in accordance with business and customer requirements. As the lead owner of the company’s logistics process, you will leverage expertise in global shipping and process optimization to drive enhancements that shape an efficient enterprise-wide logistics function capable of meeting rapidly growing business demand.

You will collaborate closely with program teams, other internal stakeholders such as contracts, legal, and executive leaders, and third‑party freight forwarders to gather the inputs required to complete shipment requests in accordance with applicable regulations, including international trade requirements. Success in this role hinges on your ability to manage a high volume of competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, communicate clearly, and work seamlessly across the business to keep shipments moving.

Through your ownership of a consistent and scalable logistics function, you will enable Booz Allen to meet growing logistics demands with confidence. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required. What You’ll Work On:

Serve as the primary point of contact for critical shipments at Booz Allen, managing domestic and international shipments from initiation through final delivery to meet business timelines.

Investigate and resolve shipping issues with minimal oversight, including mitigating delays and customs clearance issues, by coordinating with freight forwarders, business functions, and regulatory authorities, as needed.

Oversee and refine the company’s automated logistics workflow, applying process insights and efficiency opportunities to streamline execution.

Research and independently solve unique requirements of special-case shipments, including hazardous materials, white-glove delivery requests for sensitive items, import under duty-free entry provisions, temporary exports, and complex routing scenarios.

Maintain accurate, consistent, and audit‑ready shipping records in accordance with regulatory and internal policy requirements.

Monitor and analyze shipment trends, including cycle times, routing issues, and carrier performance, to drive data‑informed improvements to the logistics workflow.

Serve as a logistics expert and advisor to program teams, helping them navigate shipping requirements and providing actionable support for their customers’ logistics needs.

Lead rate and contract negotiations with freight forwarders, leveraging market knowledge and shipment volume trends to optimize cost, transit performance, and service reliability.

Join us. The world can't wait. You Have:5+ years of experience managing domestic and cross-border shipments end-to-end, including transportation planning and coordination with freight forwarders2+ years of experience managing a team of direct reports, including oversight of performance and development

Experience preparing and reviewing shipping documentation such as commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and airway bills

Experience managing regulatory requirements for shipments, including U.S. and country-specific import and export regulations such as ITAR, EAR, and customs requirements, as well as special requirements for hazardous materials or white-glove deliveries

Experience obtaining and shipping under duty-free entry certificates

Experience using Microsoft products, including Excel and Share…