Shipping and Receiving Logistics Specialist Dahlgren, VA Posted

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is expecting to expand the team and need additional Inventory Logistician's to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corporate Operations Support Services contract in Dahlgren, VA. NSWC Dahlgren requires on‑site logistics support for day‑to‑day operations of the Corporate Operations Department in the areas of general equipment and operating materials & supplies (OM&S), distribution, disposal and reverse logistics.

Candidate will ensure that all logistics functions meet operational, audit, and compliance requirements.

• Full time on‑site logistics support who independently evaluates logistics requirements to coordinate and oversee supply movement operations.
• Exercise discretion and judgement to determine appropriate actions to resolve discrepancies or operational challenges.
• Support planning, process development, and compliance monitoring that affects the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of logistics operations.
• Manages day‑to‑day logistics program operations including shipping, receiving, material movement, and property accountability in alignment with government and organizational requirements.
• Develops operational plans for supply movement, inventory cycles, distribution workflows, and material controls, ensuring resources and timelines support mission execution.
• Identifies risks or discrepancies and independently determines corrective actions to maintain compliance and logistical accuracy.
• Coordinates with government stakeholders, vendors, carriers, and transportation providers to ensure timely delivery and movement of materials.
• Serves as the primary point of contact to provide guidance on material movement planning, property requirements, and compliance standards.
• Oversee the receipt, inspection, documentation, and tracking of materials and equipment to ensure proper accountability and chain of custody.
• Validate documentation, resolving discrepancies through coordination with procurement, vendors, and property managers.
• Ensures inventory, shipping, receiving, and property data within N‑ERP and associated systems is accurate, complete, and compliant with audit requirements.
• Plans and oversee physical inventories, spot checks, and reconciliation activities to maintain audit readiness and accurate reporting.
• Develop performance and operational reports to inform leadership of supply chain trends, material flow efficiency, and operational risks.
• Perform data analysis to identify workflow bottlenecks, shipping delays, or recurring inventory discrepancies and recommend process improvements.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports summarizing logistics program performance and compliance status.

• Must hold and maintain a DoD‑issued Secret security clearance.
• Associate's degree, or three (3) years or more of related work experience.
• Ability to work independently across multiple online systems to resolve issues and respond to customer inquiries.
• Must be a detail‑oriented and customer‑focused team member.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Working experience utilizing N‑ERP or similar enterprise resource planning systems for inventory and material tracking.

On‑Site

$50,000 - $55,000

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full‑time and part‑time employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at  or  (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).