Senior Logistics SME

Description

Who We Are

Sabel Systems Technology Solutions, LLC is a leading solution provider and rapidly growing Information and Communications Technology Company specializing in innovative and agile Digital Engineering and Acquisition Technical Stack design, implementation, and support, Strategy and Policy Development, Financial Management, Software Solutions Development, Requirements Analysis and Training, to name a few. Our client base is mostly in the DoW Federal Government Contracting space and we also partner with prime Government Contractors such as Siemens, Booz Allen, McKinsey and have work in the commercial space as well. We provide clients with large business opportunities and training within our small business agility and people first culture. You will be joining a dynamic and highly motivated team with one goal: "Get quality and secure solutions in the customers hands as soon as possible".

Who We Need

This position is critical for ensuring the Marine Corps effectively leverages both organic and commercial capabilities under the end-to-end distribution coordinating authority of the Commander, United States Transportation Command (CDRUSTRANSCOM) in their role as the Joint Deployment and Distribution Coordinator (JDDC). The work requires a mastery of joint logistics concepts, strategic mobility, and global supply chain dynamics to influence DoW policy, drive programmatic decisions, and ensure Marine Corps operational forces are rapidly deployable, globally responsive, and continuously supported.

What You'll Do

JDDE / JLEnt Integration & Strategic Mobility (50%)

• JDDE Governance, Strategy, and Process Improvement: Serves as a principal analyst and HQMC representative for JDDE and JLEnt matters. Responds to complex, enterprise-level governance and Community of Interest (COI) queries from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff (JS), USTRANSCOM, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and other federal and commercial agencies. Conducts rigorous JDDE and JLEnt-wide analysis and assessment of process improvements, evaluating global deployment, distribution capabilities, and contested logistics challenges to enhance sustainment support to the Joint Force Commander.
• Joint Policy Analysis & Influence: Represents the Marine Corps in high-level JDDE/JLEnt forums, working groups, and COI meetings. Analyzes proposed joint policies, directives, and doctrines, providing expert recommendations to senior USMC leadership to ensure Marine Corps equities are protected, integrated, and funded. Evaluates opportunities for incorporating JLEnt use-cases and combat lessons learned into Marine Corps Training & Readiness (T&R) Manuals to ensure institutional preparedness.
• Strategic Mobility & Operational Subject Matter Expertise: Provides authoritative advice on the Defense Transportation System (DTS), Joint Terminal Operations, Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS), and expeditionary advanced base operations (EABO) sustainment. Delivers expert analysis of mobility solutions for Contingency Plans (CONPLANs) and Operation Plans (OPLANs), ensuring Marine Corps force design capabilities align with joint operational requirements and strategic lift availability.
• AA&E Distribution Oversight & Risk Management: Provides specialized, highly technical expertise in the joint transportation and distribution of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E). Ensures all planning, routing, and execution complies with the highest levels of physical security, explosive safety standards, and regulatory guidance across the entire JDDE pipeline-from national inventory control points to tactical employment at the edge.
• FDP&E Systems Application & Force Synchronization: Applies mastery of Force Deployment Planning and Execution (FDP&E) systems-including the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and the Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES). Reads, comprehends, validates, and generates Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) to meticulously synchronize Marine Corps force flow and materiel movements with joint deployment priorities.

Transportation Financial Management & Audit Compliance (25%)

• Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation (FIAR) Support: Champions USMC auditability efforts by providing advanced financial process expertise for the Transportation of Things (ToT)-encompassing freight, strategic mobility, and AA&E-and the Transportation of People (ToP) as they intersect with the JLEnt and Third-Party Payment Systems (e.g., Syncada).
• Process Documentation & Control Development: Develops, refines, and drafts comprehensive Business Process Narratives (BPNs) and flowcharts to meticulously document financial and operational procedures, internal controls, and data hand-offs. Ensures joint transportation financial events are accurately recorded, properly obligated, and reconciled in accordance with the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL) and DoW Financial Management Regulations (FMR).
• Audit Response & Corrective Action: Serves as a primary focal point for tracking audit observations and Prepared by Client (PBC) requests from Independent Public Accountants (IPAs) and the DoW Office of Inspector General (DoWIG). Drafts, coordinates, and implements rigorous Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to rapidly remediate risks and operational gaps identified in Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs).

IT Portfolio Management & Asset Visibility (25%)

• IT Sub-portfolio Analytics & Architecture: Provides analytical expertise for the Transportation and Distribution IT Sub-portfolio. Ensures technical alignment with the logistics Functional Area Manager (FAM), the broader JLEnt architecture, and emerging DoW data-centric strategies. Leads maintenance, rationale, and validation support for transportation applications within the Department of the Navy Application and Database Management System (DADMS) and the DoW Information Technology Portfolio Repository - Department of the Navy (DITPR-DON).
• Joint Asset Visibility (AV) / In-Transit Visibility (ITV) Modernization: Drives the strategic incorporation of AV, ITV, and Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) into the logistics IT portfolio to establish a seamless, end-to-end operational picture of assets moving through the JDDE. Identifies, evaluates, and advocates for emerging technologies (e.g., IoT sensors, predictive analytics) that enhance the visibility, cybersecurity, and physical security of AA&E and other sensitive materiel in the distribution pipeline.
• System Coordination & Performance Evaluation: Coordinates extensively with joint, DLA, and Marine Corps deployment communities to ensure global ITV goals are met through effective technical design, continuous review, and system evaluation. Supports and frequently leads quarterly Program Management Review (PMR) meetings to assess vendor progress, software lifecycle events, and system interoperability.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoW Top Secret Clearance
• Mastery of Joint Logistics: Comprehensive knowledge of Title 10 U.S.C. responsibilities, JDDE, JLEnt, USTRANSCOM coordinating authorities, and DoW transportation policies to develop strategies that integrate Marine Corps capabilities into the national defense architecture.
• Systems Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in FDP&E systems (JOPES, ICODES, TC-AIMS II) and a deep understanding of logistics IT portfolio management (DADMS, DITPR-DON, AIT/ITV architecture).
• Audit & Financial Acumen: Extensive knowledge of FIAR compliance, USSGL frameworks, and ToT/ToP financial reconciliation processes to ensure legal and regulatory compliance of transportation funds.
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to conduct complex qualitative and quantitative analysis, author executive-level white papers, draft DoW policy, and confidently brief General Officers/Senior Executive Service (SES) members.
• The employee is responsible for independently planning, designing, and carrying out programs, projects, and studies.
• Guidelines include broad DoW Directives, Joint Publications (e.g., JP 4-0, JP 4-09, JP 3-35), Marine Corps Orders, FIAR methodologies, and USTRANSCOM regulatory guidance.
• Complexity: The work involves highly complex, multi-variable analytical tasks that require synthesizing operational readiness, budget constraints, global lift availability, and audit compliance. The incumbent must constantly balance competing priorities across multiple disparate DoW agencies.
• Scope and Effect: The purpose of the work is to shape the strategic direction of Marine Corps deployment and distribution capabilities. The results directly impact the Marine Corps' ability to rapidly project combat power globally, sustain forward-deployed forces, and maintain multi-million dollar fiscal accountability.

Our Core Values

• Bias for Action: Decisive. Purposeful. Agile. We move with the speed of relevance to drive impact and progress.
• Integrity: Respect. Ethics. Transparency. We do what's right and earn lasting trust.
• Delivery Excellence: Customer-obsessed. Mission-focused. Quality-driven. We deliver innovative outcomes that exceed expectations.

Our EVP Promise
Join Sabel Systems, where your contributions drive impact, your growth is continuously supported, and your well-being is at the center of how we work-so together, we can build the future with purpose. "Rewarding Impact. Building Futures Together."

Compensation

Compensation will be determined in partnership with the Hiring Manager and may vary based on factors such as contract and labor category alignment, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and geographic location.

Sabel Systems is committed to offering all employees a competitive benefits and compensation package that is comprehensive enough to meet their goals and needs. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and one of Sabel Systems largest financial investments is our benefits program. As a valued member of the organization, employees are provided with a host of benefits to include healthcare; financial assistance in the event of illness, injury, disability, loss of work, or death; health savings accounts; retirement plans; paid time off; paid holidays; education and training program reimbursement, to name a few.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sabel Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind across all employment practices within our organization. Sabel Systems participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Reasonable Accommodation

Sabel Systems is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring an accessible application process for all candidates. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at recruiting@sabelsystems.com for assistance.