Senior Logistics Manager

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Logistics Manager. A Top-Secret Clearance is required to start. Why Work with us? Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. Why This Role Matters: You’ll be trusted to shape logistics strategy for critical space radar systems that support national defense. In this role, your work directly impacts readiness and effectiveness of next-generation DoD capabilities—ensuring warfighters get the operational support they need, when they need it.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must hold an active Top-Secret Clearance
12 years of directly relevant experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD, OR, BA/BS degree and 8 years of experience, 4 of which must be in the DoD.

Nice To Haves

Experience executing ILS support for DoD Acquisition programs.
Self-starter: ability to receive broad guidance and objectives and independently decompose them into detailed, actionable tasks; ability to adjust in a fluid environment.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and team building skills with demonstrated ability to build consensus in a government/contractor team environment.
General understanding of DoD Space Operations and Space Systems.

Responsibilities

Be the trusted logistics advisor — You will craft and deliver expert ILS solutions supporting advanced systems for the warfighter, influencing sustainment decisions and system suitability.
Design operational excellence — Dive deep into technical analysis and operational scenarios, ensuring systems achieve required suitability for realâworld performance.
Lead and coordinate all logistics functions — From maintenance strategy and training programs to procurement, supply chain visibility, packaging, handling, and OCONUS transportation, you’ll oversee the full spectrum of logistics support.
Plan with precision — You’ll coordinate missionâcritical logistics operations—aligning funding, manpower, materiel, and facilities with program schedules to enable flawless execution.
Deliver data-informed insight — Provide regular analytical support on logistics metrics like supply levels, reliability, and maintainability, feeding them into major logistics reviews for informed decision-making.
Apply DoD acquisition expertise — Leverage your in-depth knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle and product support planning under the DoD 5000-series framework.
Drive sustainment readiness — Conduct Logistics Health Assessments (LHAs), develop Life-Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), and contribute to technical requirements, provisioning, interface control, and system support documentation.
Lead logistics at key technical events — Represent logistics leadership at TIMs, design reviews, provisioning briefs, IPT discussions, working group meetings, and staff reviews.
Collaborate across teams — Work closely with government and contractor logistics personnel, integrators, and product support teams to provide expert input on maintenance strategies, modifications, and acquisition planning.
Be ready to mobilize — Travel domestically and internationally, supporting logistics efforts at CONUS and OCONUS locations as directed.
Will perform other duties as assigned.