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Transportation Material Coordinator with 75% Travel

Akima

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Fort Carson, CO
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Job Description

The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating the inbound and outbound movement of Army equipment and materiel during the turn-in process at a contractor-operated site. This role ensures that all shipments are conducted in compliance with Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR), U.S. Army transportation policies, and contract requirements, while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting accountability of government property.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate receipt and shipment of vehicles, equipment, and repair parts turned in by Army units.
  • Develop and manage shipment schedules to avoid bottlenecks during mass turn-in operations.
  • Liaise with unit supply personnel, warehouse staff, and drivers to ensure smooth cargo flow.
  • Prepare and process shipping/receiving documents, including DA Form 1348-1A, DD Form 1149, bills of lading, TCMDs, and load plans.
  • Enter movement data into Army logistics/transportation systems (TC-AIMS II, GCSS-Army, DPAS).
  • Maintain shipping and receiving logs for audit readiness under ISO 9001:2015 QMS.
  • Ensure compliance with DTR 4500.9-R, AR 55-355, AR 710-2, and AR 735-5.
  • Verify proper HAZMAT packaging, marking, and labeling for transportation.
  • Enforce cargo securement and vehicle safety inspections in line with Army and OSHA standards.
  • Provide daily and weekly movement status reports to the Site Manager and COR (Contracting Officer's Representative).
  • Track key performance metrics such as on-time shipments, cargo discrepancies, and transit delays.
  • Serve as the primary contact for Army units on transportation-related matters, assisting with shipment discrepancies or documentation issues.

Qualifications

  • Education: High school diploma preferred; Associate's or Bachelor's in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Transportation preferred.
  • 3-5 years of transportation or logistics coordination (Army contractor or military environment strongly preferred).
  • Prior experience with Army turn-in or SSA operations highly desirable.
  • Army regulations: AR 55-355, AR 710-2, AR 735-5, and DTR 4500.9-R.
  • Familiarity with Army systems: TC-AIMS II, GCSS-Army, DPAS, LMP.
  • Transportation documentation standards and cargo securement practices.
  • Knowledge of HAZMAT handling, DOT/OSHA safety, and load securement.
  • Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Ability to read, interpret, and prepare Army transportation forms.
  • Excellent communication skills with Army personnel and contractor staff.
  • Must be able to travel within the United States as required. This position requires travel up to 75% of the time. Candidates must be willing to travel for 90 consecutive days, with the possibility of extending up to 110 days with prior approval.
  • Must receive a favorable background check and drug testing results.
  • Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
  • Must have a REAL ID.
  • Must have a valid driver's license with proof of vehicle insurance.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
  • Must be able to obtain Tier1/ NACI (Public trust) background eligibility.

Physical Demands & Working Environment:
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform routine standing, walking, bending, and reaching tasks in warehouse and field environments.
  • Must also meet all physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties, including working in extreme heat or cold, high, or low humidity, blowing sand and dust, confined spaces, heights, and other inclement weather conditions.
  • This position involves working both indoors and outdoors, periodic overtime, and exposure to heat, dust, cold, and adverse weather conditions.

Job ID

2026-25122
Work Type

On-Site
Pay Range

$28.30
Health & Welfare

$5.09
Benefits

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.
Company Description



Work Where it Matters

Akima Global Logistics (AGL), an Akima company, is not just another operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AGL, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AGL provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AGL delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations.

As an AGL employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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Be part of something bigger. With Akima, you’ll enjoy the agility and autonomy of working for a small business, while also being supported by an enterprise over 10,000 employees strong. Career growth and opportunity? Look no further.

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Akima is a global enterprise with 10,000 employees, delivering solutions to the federal government in the core areas of information technology; facilities & ground logistics; aerospace solutions; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2024, Akima ranked #29 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 list of government contractors.
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