Journeyman Logistics Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Position Overview

The Logistics Engineer serves as a key stakeholder responsible for the development, delivery, and implementation of logistics products across projects within the ByLight Professional IT Services portfolio. This role supports all phases of project execution, from initial proposal development through lifecycle sustainment, ensuring logistics considerations are integrated throughout the program lifecycle.

The Logistics Engineer works closely with project managers, engineers, and corporate support staff to coordinate logistics activities and report on logistics matters to the program's Logistics Integrated Product Team (LIPT). The position leads logistics efforts related to the creation of simulation logistics products and oversees the development and delivery of logistics documentation associated with hardware used in company system designs.

This role is responsible for ensuring logistics products are developed in accordance with contractual requirements, including applicable Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs). The Logistics Engineer guides support staff in collecting and organizing data required for these deliverables and leads the preparation of reports, documentation, and briefing materials to support program milestones and delivery requirements.

In addition, the Logistics Engineer collaborates with project managers to support the development and negotiation of Statements of Work (SOWs), assesses logistics issues that arise during contract execution, and develops recommendations to address program challenges. The position also assists in establishing logistics milestones, evaluating progress toward logistics contract requirements, and ensuring logistics support strategies are effectively implemented across assigned project teams.

Responsibilities

• Primary stakeholder for the development, delivery, and implementation of those Logistics products under your purview.
• Guide support staff in collecting data to develop those Logistics products for which you are the primary stakeholder.
• Support all project phases from initial proposal work and negotiations to the fielding of systems on delivery orders for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.
• Assist in the generation of applicable program brief materials for contractual reviews and meetings
• Perform analysis of logistics data to determine design impacts on sustainment of the training products
• Perform analysis of hardware design for provisioning to determine spare parts selection to maintain the system throughout its sustainment period
• Perform review of engineering drawings to assess hardware to technical data design configurations
• Lead the Contract's Data Requirements List (CDRL) development and delivery for materials and technical documentation applicable to the hardware utilized in ByLight's designs.
• Lead Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) and Integrated Logistics Support Verifications (ILSVs).

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Experience with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams, Project, Access)
• Knowledge of Department of Defense Acquisition policies, processes and procedures are
• Knowledge of the 12 Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements
  • Knowledge of the applicable Data Item Descriptions for the following deliverables:
• Product Drawings and Associated Lists (PDAL) Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) Bill of Materials (BOM), Logistics Product Data (LPD), Engineering Data for Provisioning (EDFP), Baseline Description Document (BDD), Bill of Materials for Logistics and Supply Chain Rosk Management Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Preventive Maintenance System (PMS), Training System Support Document (TSSD), and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Libraries.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering or Logistics, desired, but not required.
• DAWIA Acquisition Logistics Level II Certification preferred but not required

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance; active Secret highly preferred