Logistics Development Specialist

Until 9/23/2026 First posted July 25, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026
Job description
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

Under general direction with limited review, this position is responsible for the planning, and administration of integrated logistics strategies, processes, and tools. Ensures that customer support requirements and objectives are achieved within budget and on schedule. Ensures there is continuous improvement of standard logistics processes such as the iterative process of supportability analysis to influence system design and development in the areas of maintenance, troubleshooting, personnel, training, technical manuals, facilities, support equipment, operation, an disposal/recycling. Also supports logistics planning and database development processes, product support and replenishment systems, product support data interchange systems, demand management and related functions. Participates in building relationships with customers through logistics initiatives. Integrates learning from customers, competitors, other industries, industry groups, and professional training to continuously improve competitive position. Documents findings, communicates results to technical staff and management, and makes presentations of recommendations. May lead a team of less experienced professional staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES: 
  • Plans logistics strategies, and establishes standard logistics processes and tools
  • Monitors contract logistics activities for compliance with standard processes.
  • Coordinates logistics activities for selected projects to develop and implement solutions that account for tradeoffs in component/system design, repair capability, training, demand history, statistical distributions and queuing theory.
  • Develops logistics analysis products. Also develops technical manuals, provisioning data and obsolescence screening.
  • Performs research, evaluation, and analysis to develop complete integrated logistics support programs.
  • Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.
  • Plans projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, and approaches in the processing or development of new or improved processes to improve life cycle support costs.
  • Identifies logistics issues and participates in developing solutions to a variety of complex logistics problems to optimize costs and system performance requirements.
  • Participates in progress planning and review sessions to discuss costs, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Contributes to contract negotiations and contract modifications.
  • May contribute to the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract(s). Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.
     
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
About this role

Summary

Develops logistics strategies, analyzes support systems, and improves lifecycle costs.

Job title

Logistics Development Specialist

Experience level

none

Industry

aerospace

Location requirements

Remote work possible, location unspecified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

logistics strategiesprocess developmentdata analysiscontract negotiation

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

logistics planningsupply chainsystem supportproduct support
Locations

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