ARA
The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc (ARA) is seeking a full-time
Product Support Logistics Specialist
to provide support to a customer, on-site in El Segundo, CA. In this role, you will provide critical support for program acquisition lifecycle planning and systems while ensuring mission-critical space systems remain operational. Your expertise will be instrumental in managing product support strategies, coordinating sustainment activities, and implementing the twelve (12) DoD Product Support Elements (PSE) within Space Systems Command (SSC). The
Product Support Logistics Specialist
must have experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in the SSC/SZ-BC environment. This is a contingent position.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive support throughout the acquisition lifecycle—including design, development, testing, production, sustainment improvement modifications, and system disposition. This covers systems engineering, architecture development, decision making, and integrated logistics planning and execution.
Develop, deliver, and refine logistics operations to ensure seamless continuity from product development to sustainment.
Manage military airlift cargo using the government transportation network and billing process, requiring intimate knowledge of Financial and Air Clearance Transportation System (FACTS) and Defense Enterprise and Accounting Management System (DEAMS).
Providing product support to various space systems, including but not limited to Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) rapid prototyping initiatives.
Develop and maintain technical order management and maintenance activities (TOMA).
Collaborate with various teams such as engineering, finance, contracting, and operations to create data-driven logistics supportability assessments, define Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) frameworks, and ensure compliance.
Lead efforts to integrate logistics planning into early design phases using tools such as Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Life Cycle Cost (LCC) modeling, and Logistics Support Analysis Records (LSAR).
Required Skills
Possess a DoD Current/Active TS and eligible to upgrade to TS/SCI Clearance
3-10 years of experience within product support strategiesthat are directly aligned withDoD acquisition frameworks
Experience supporting Air Force and or Space Force Program Management Offices
Facilitate logistics considerations are embedded throughout the system lifecycle
Identify and operationalize infrastructure, sustainment processes, and frameworks for high-reliability space systems and components
Experience in integrating systems engineering design attributes (RMAS) with the 12 Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements for informed decisions on manpower, maintenance planning, training, and supply chain architecture. product support, acquisition logistics, and sustainment
Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, mission-focused environments
A strong background in U.S. Space Force systems and organizations, with particular emphasis on Space Systems Command
In-depth understanding of operating environments including ground, near-space, space, and systems operating within and between these domains
Preferred Skills
DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act) Certification for Life Cycle Logistics (LCL).
COMPANY INFORMATION Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.
At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit www.ara.com.
Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the
Product Support Logistics Specialist
position.
Compensation & Benefits Pay Ranges: From $89,900.00 - $110,000.00 per year based on years of experience, degree and any special skills and knowledge that they may bring to the position. ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/. #LI-AB1
Qualifications Education Preferred: Bachelors
Experience Preferred: Product support strategy development and sustainment activities
Behaviors Team Player : Works well as a member of a group
Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help
Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Product Support Logistics Specialist
to provide support to a customer, on-site in El Segundo, CA. In this role, you will provide critical support for program acquisition lifecycle planning and systems while ensuring mission-critical space systems remain operational. Your expertise will be instrumental in managing product support strategies, coordinating sustainment activities, and implementing the twelve (12) DoD Product Support Elements (PSE) within Space Systems Command (SSC). The
Product Support Logistics Specialist
must have experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in the SSC/SZ-BC environment. This is a contingent position.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive support throughout the acquisition lifecycle—including design, development, testing, production, sustainment improvement modifications, and system disposition. This covers systems engineering, architecture development, decision making, and integrated logistics planning and execution.
Develop, deliver, and refine logistics operations to ensure seamless continuity from product development to sustainment.
Manage military airlift cargo using the government transportation network and billing process, requiring intimate knowledge of Financial and Air Clearance Transportation System (FACTS) and Defense Enterprise and Accounting Management System (DEAMS).
Providing product support to various space systems, including but not limited to Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) rapid prototyping initiatives.
Develop and maintain technical order management and maintenance activities (TOMA).
Collaborate with various teams such as engineering, finance, contracting, and operations to create data-driven logistics supportability assessments, define Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) frameworks, and ensure compliance.
Lead efforts to integrate logistics planning into early design phases using tools such as Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Life Cycle Cost (LCC) modeling, and Logistics Support Analysis Records (LSAR).
Required Skills
Possess a DoD Current/Active TS and eligible to upgrade to TS/SCI Clearance
3-10 years of experience within product support strategiesthat are directly aligned withDoD acquisition frameworks
Experience supporting Air Force and or Space Force Program Management Offices
Facilitate logistics considerations are embedded throughout the system lifecycle
Identify and operationalize infrastructure, sustainment processes, and frameworks for high-reliability space systems and components
Experience in integrating systems engineering design attributes (RMAS) with the 12 Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements for informed decisions on manpower, maintenance planning, training, and supply chain architecture. product support, acquisition logistics, and sustainment
Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, mission-focused environments
A strong background in U.S. Space Force systems and organizations, with particular emphasis on Space Systems Command
In-depth understanding of operating environments including ground, near-space, space, and systems operating within and between these domains
Preferred Skills
DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act) Certification for Life Cycle Logistics (LCL).
COMPANY INFORMATION Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.
At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit www.ara.com.
Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the
Product Support Logistics Specialist
position.
Compensation & Benefits Pay Ranges: From $89,900.00 - $110,000.00 per year based on years of experience, degree and any special skills and knowledge that they may bring to the position. ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/. #LI-AB1
Qualifications Education Preferred: Bachelors
Experience Preferred: Product support strategy development and sustainment activities
Behaviors Team Player : Works well as a member of a group
Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help
Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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