Logistics Analyst III

Title: Logistics Analyst 3 Location: North Charleston, South Carolina Date of Availability: October/November 2026 Overview Catalyst Solutions is seeking an experienced Logistician to provide Integrated Product Support (IPS) and life cycle (acquisition) logistics support across C5ISR defense acquisition programs. This position supports the ETAK team under the Sensing & Information Operations (SIO) program at Naval Information Warfare Center-Atlantic (NIWC-A), Charleston, SC. ETAK is the Navy's Expeditionary Tactical Assault Kits program, designed to support expeditionary communications in battlefield operations at the tactical level; it refines and advances the Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) community's ability to conduct command and control and more easily pass a wide range of data to expand mission capability. This position requires a person who is driven to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, project-oriented environment collaborating with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals. Security Clearance Requirement • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Education Requirements • Bachelor's degree. Experience Requirements Experience requirements may be fulfilled simultaneously. • Six (6) years of experience in defense life-cycle (acquisition) logistics support of electronic systems (or eight (8) years if not DAWIA Level 1 certified), to include logistics management, principles, practices, and processes. • Four (4) years of experience in support of C4ISR systems. • Demonstrated skills, to include: Analyzing Engineering/Systems Management Data, Developing Logistics Plans and Procedures, and Developing Logistics Management Plans and Guidelines. Specific Performance Requirements • Work closely with the engineering team during planning cycles for system modernization efforts to ensure logistics considerations are included in plans and schedules; provide logistics expertise to engineering technical reviews. • Support the reliability program, to include development and execution of Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), and Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) studies; assist in maintaining the quarterly Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) report and identifying failure trends. • Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining a Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) program to track part obsolescence and support the quarterly DMSMS report for each program of record. • Conduct initial sparing analyses and support sparing recommendations for systems under development and for new features or components derived from modifications or modernization efforts. • Support maintenance planning and the maintainability program to ensure systems meet supportability and sustainment goals, including recommendations on tasks performed at the Operator/Crew, Field, and Sustainment levels of maintenance. • Demonstrate knowledge of the US Navy Provisioning Process; support provisioning conferences, including disassembly of production-grade equipment as needed; assist in preparing Provisioning Parts Lists (PPL) using Provisioning Technical Documentation and resources such as DLA Federal Logistics Information Services (FLIS). • Review and provide recommended updates to IPS documentation, including Technical Manuals (TMs), Quick Reference Guides (QRGs), Stock Lists (SL-3), Technical Data Packages, and Fielding Plans, in accordance with applicable Government guidance and procedures; participate in technical publication reviews and assist in coordinating and conducting Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) events. • Support material control of equipment, systems, subsystems, components, and spares, including ordering, tracking, receiving, repackaging, kitting, and inventory audits; support packaging, handling, storage, transportation (PHS&T) and transportability requirements. • Support fielding in accordance with the Government fielding plan, ensuring each unit receives required documentation at turnover (SL-3, Modification Instructions) and obtaining signed DD1149s, DD1348s, and Master Site Inventories; be knowledgeable of classified shipping and able to obtain a courier card. • Support fleet readiness monitoring and reporting by analyzing supply and maintenance data, identifying readiness issues, and recommending corrective actions to improve material readiness or reduce logistics-related total ownership cost. • Provide logistics input to programmatic documentation; review content for accuracy, program planning, and integrated coordination. • Participate in program meetings such as Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and working groups; evaluate the information presented and prepare narrative observations and recommendations. Provide meeting support to include coordination, preparation, minutes, and action item tracking. • Support manpower and training analyses as required, including inputs to Job Task Analyses and Maintenance Task Analyses. • Prepare responses to program taskers and send draft responses to the Government client for approval. Previous Experience (Preferred) • Familiarity with Navy Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) processes (desired). Qualifications & Certifications • Current Professional Logistics Certification, i.e., Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certified in Lifecycle (Acquisition) Logistics Level 1, or equivalent logistics training (resume to specify all equivalent training), or an additional two (2) years working in direct support of defense life-cycle logistics (required). • Prior knowledge of CMPro and NIWC Atlantic material management processes and procedures preferred. Professional Requirements, Skills & Tools • Technically proficient and committed to continuous learning in the logistics and defense acquisition domain; delivers quality products and services that exceed defined acceptable quality levels (AQLs). • Professional in conduct and in written and oral communication; service oriented; strengthens client relationships and represents Catalyst Solutions in alignment with corporate values and policies. • Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and time management skills; manages multiple concurrent assignments and tracks deadlines; anticipates work requirements and takes initiative. • Strong interpersonal skills; works effectively in both independent and team environments; learns from constructive feedback in a quality-focused environment. • Reads, synthesizes, and applies high volumes of information quickly; adapts and learns new subject matter rapidly; types 40+ words per minute and takes detailed meeting notes. • Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint); familiarity with logistics systems such as CMPro, DLA FLIS, and DADMS; able to rapidly learn new software or web-based tools. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Referral program • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Experience: • defense life cycle logistics support of electronic systems : 6 years (Preferred) Security clearance: • Secret (Required) Ability to Commute: • North Charleston, SC 29405 (Required) Work Location: In person