Lead Logistics Manager

LEIDOS, INC.

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Beavercreek, OH Until 8/25/2026 8+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 26, 2026 Last posted June 26, 2026
Job description

Position Summary:

Leidos is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to provide senior-level logistics leadership and sustainment support for classified government and defense programs. The selected candidate will serve as the Lead Logistics Manager responsible for overseeing logistics operations, supply chain management, asset accountability, transportation coordination, inventory management, and lifecycle sustainment activities supporting mission-critical operations.

This position will lead logistics planning and execution efforts across multiple operational locations while serving as the primary logistics interface between government customers, program leadership, subcontractors, and support personnel. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience managing logistics operations within secure environments and supporting operational readiness requirements for complex government programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage logistics operations supporting government and defense programs, ensuring mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
  • Oversee inventory management, supply chain activities, warehousing, transportation coordination, and asset accountability across multiple operational locations.
  • Develop and implement logistics strategies, sustainment plans, and operational support procedures to meet program requirements.
  • Serve as the primary logistics liaison between government customers, program leadership, subcontractors, and support personnel.
  • Direct property management activities including equipment tracking, inventory control, audits, and lifecycle management.
  • Monitor logistics performance metrics, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and operational support.
  • Coordinate procurement activities, material forecasting, resource planning, and deployment support requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with government property management regulations, transportation requirements, security procedures, and organizational policies.
  • Prepare logistics reports, operational briefings, status updates, and executive-level presentations for leadership and customers.
  • Develop SOP’s, adjusting them with the support of other leadership when required
  • Lead, train, and work jointly with team members to accomplish tasks necessary to fulfill customer, corporate, and manager requirements.
  • Manage all shipping and receiving efforts in accordance with SOP’s and regulatory compliance for specially handled equipment such as COMSEC, classification, sensitive/fragile, and ESD.
  • Coordinate with the Property Team cyclic and sensitive items inventories for all Government Furnished Property

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 
  • Experience managing logistics, supply chain, inventory control, transportation, or sustainment operations within government or defense environments.
  • Experience leading logistics teams and coordinating multi-site operational support activities.
  • Knowledge of government property accountability, inventory management systems, transportation coordination, and logistics planning principles.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or classified operational programs. 
  • Familiarity with government property management systems, logistics databases, and ERP platforms such as SAP, DPAS, or similar systems. 
  • Experience utilizing Sprocket to manage and track property
  • Experience supporting deployment operations, field logistics, or contingency sustainment activities. 
  • Knowledge of federal acquisition, shipping, packaging, hazardous material handling, and transportation compliance requirements. 
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Professional Logistician (CPL), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), PMP, or related certifications. 

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Original Posting:

June 26, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About this role

Summary

Manage logistics operations, supply chain, inventory, and sustainment for government programs.

Job title

Lead Logistics Manager

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

On-site in Beavercreek, OH, no remote work allowed

Salary

$83k–$149k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

logistics managementinventory controltransportation coordinationgovernment property managementsecurity clearance

Preferred skills

DoD supportERP platformsSAPDPASSprocketfield logisticshazardous materials complianceprofessional certifications

Specializations

supply chaininventory managementtransportationlifecycle supportgovernment property
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Beavercreek, OH, USA

On-site City