Material Coordinator Planner

Naval Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) - Newport, RI

The Naval Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) is a U.S. Navy facility operated by Leidos
. NATSC provides repair, refurbishment, upgrades, and testing for Navy towed sonar arrays that support submarine and surface ship operations. Leidos supports production engineering, logistics, and technical services to keep these systems mission‑ready for the U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers.

The successful candidate will support the Operations and Logistics Department by performing material forecasting and procurement activities for the Naval Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) in Newport, RI.

• Research material requirements.
• Forecast quantities based on anticipated operational requirements and historical usage trends.
• Track the status of purchase orders.
• Research compliant vendor sources and place or assist with material orders.
• Ensure procured materials conform to technical specifications and program requirements.
• Follow all program and customer processes and procedures to maintain the accuracy and effectiveness of NATSC data control systems.

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide dedicated support within the Module Repair Building
. The selected candidate will actively create, monitor, and track orders within customer‑supplied online systems, ensuring real‑time visibility and proactive oversight to prevent operational downtime.

• Maintain accurate inventory and stock levels.
• Identify and communicate inventory shortages to key stakeholders.
• Support continuous workflow through effective materials management and coordination.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of experience in logistics, materials planning, inventory management, or a related field, including experience with:
  • Material order creation, tracking, and status monitoring.
  • Inventory management and stock control.
  • Identifying and reporting material shortages.
  • Coordinating material availability to support operations.
  • Working within inventory, procurement, or customer‑based systems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance
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• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (2013, 2016, or newer).
• Experience working with computer‑ or network‑based documentation systems.
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

• Active U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance
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• Prior work experience at the NATSC Towed Array Depot Repair Facility
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• Experience with material requirements forecasting and standards compliance.
• Experience performing online database entry, updates, and data retrieval.
• Functional understanding of material specifications, obsolescence, and suitable substitutions.
• Familiarity with Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport operations.
• Knowledge of DoD data systems security and information assurance policies and procedures.

The pay for this position will be $29.28/hr this position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum wage requirements as well as the minimum Health and Welfare benefit. Leidos will ensure that all provisions are met through wages and benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.