Sr. Logistics Advisor

Position Overview

Join us in our fast-paced support to the Space Development Agency (SDA). Recognized as the Department of Defense's constructive disruptor for space acquisition, SDA delivers space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. SDA capitalizes on a unique business model that values speed and lowers costs by harnessing commercial development to achieve a proliferated architecture and enhance resilience.

We are seeking a Senior Logistics Advisor to support SDA's Enterprise Operations (EO) Property Management Office. The Senior Logistics Advisor provides expert guidance on the accountability of all SDA property assets, including assets in the Enterprise Logistics Management System (ELMS, formerly DPAS) and the Reliability and Maintainability Information System (REMIS), Contractor Acquired Property, Government-Furnished Equipment/Property, and mission partner property, in support of CFO Act, NDAA, and FIAR audit readiness requirements. The position reports to the EO Civilian Senior Logistics Management Specialist - Senior Accountable Property Officer and is located at SDA Meadows 1, Operations Center (OC) North, or OC-South. Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on DoW property accountability requirements, including DoD FMR (DoD 7000.14-R) Volume 4, Chapter 25; DoDI 5000.64; DoDI 5000.76; and related Department of the Air Force guidance
• Advise the SDA Accountable Property Officer (APO) on the research, development, drafting, and implementation of Agency logistics policies, procedures, and documentation (regulations, SOPs, checklists) covering APSRs, material management, transportation and GSA leased vehicle fleet operations, Internal Use Software accountability, and real property accountability
• Advise on and validate that all SDA accountable property is discovered and recorded in the correct APSR: ELMS for General Equipment and REMIS for Weapon System assets (e.g., satellites)
• Monitor and advise on the accurate recording of property lifecycle events (acquisitions, transfers, loans, inventories, disposals) with all Key Supporting Documents and within mandatory DoW and SDA timelines
• Guide physical inventory reconciliation and advise the APO on Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) preparation, investigation, and processing
• Ensure accountable property forms and records are filed in accordance with DoW and SDA requirements
• Advise the APO and EO Business Operations Cell Chief on supply chain logistics, materiel management, and transportation operations, including requisitions through GSA Advantage, DLA supply channels, and other federal procurement portals
• Report on project status, risks, and milestones to the APO, EO Business Operations Cell Chief, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate oversight of accountable property belonging to SDA mission partners (e.g., DISA Joint Service Provider, USAF Communications Squadrons) and facilitate requirement recommendations on project justifications, scope of work, cost estimates, work phasing, and mission operations
• Act as a key liaison between the local site and the central Enterprise Operations team to ensure seamless project coordination and knowledge sharing

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of strong technical knowledge of DoW property accountability requirements and property asset management procedures
• Strong technical knowledge of the Enterprise Logistics Management System (ELMS), formerly the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS)
• 5+ years of hands-on ELMS/DPAS technical experience as an Accountable Property Officer (APO), Deputy APO, or Property Administrator
• Proven ability to author clear and concise technical documentation (e.g., regulations, manuals, SOPs)
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob

Preferred Qualifications

• Property accountability experience in a Defense Agency or Military Branch (USSF, USAF, USA, USN, USMC)
• PMP certification or hands-on project management experience
• Familiarity with SDA's mission, the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), and supporting ground systems
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and think creatively to solve problems

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $172,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.