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Logistics Program Manager

Anduril· Mission Readiness : Deployments : Integrated Product Support
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Logistics Program Manager responsible for sustainment and product support for defense hardware programs across the full acquisition lifecycle, with experience in government and DoD logistics to scale capabilities in government programs.

Responsibilities

  • Program Management & Logistics Operations
  • Advocate for maintainability requirements within engineering, ensuring that logistical considerations are integrated into product development and deployment strategies.
  • Influence maintenance concept and support strategy decisions throughout the lifecycle of a system.
  • Serve as the product support subject matter expert to drive influence during contract negotiations, provide technical credibility in discussions with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure logistics scope and schedule commitments are grounded in cross-functional dependencies.
  • Own the full portfolio of Product Support Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) from initial scoping through 30/60/90% review cycles to customer acceptance.
  • Build integrated logistics schedules that map cross-functional dependencies and identify critical path risks to ensure contractual delivery dates are met.
  • Develop and refine SOPs and processes that drive operational excellence, efficiency, and consistency across programs and deployments.
  • Manage all aspects of logistics operations from initial acquisition through post-deployment sustainment, ensuring that all logistical elements are executed seamlessly.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as the main owner of all logistics and sustainment issues, ensuring that all concerns are addressed promptly and effectively with key stakeholders.
  • Lead Product Support Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and program logistics events with the Government customer, driving agenda, identifying risks, and securing decisions on maintenance concept, deliverable scope, and schedule.
  • Influence and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s). Influence contract acquisitions, negotiations, and modifications.
  • Maintain clear and effective communication with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government representatives, to ensure alignment and transparency on product support topics.
  • Team & Resource Management
  • Provide leadership and maintain high standards of excellence within the logistics team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Lead initiatives to continuously improve logistics processes, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing reliability and performance.
  • Identify and resolve obstacles, leveraging both strategic and scrappy solutions to maintain deployment timelines according to contract.
  • Processes & Problem Solving
  • Evaluate deployment processes and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance reliability.
  • Champion the development of new tools, techniques, and methods that streamline logistics, field operations, and installation processes.
  • Embrace a hands-on approach to problem-solving, demonstrating a willingness to roll up your sleeves and tackle challenges directly to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business/operations, or a related technical field. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
  • 5+ years of progressively complex operations and US Government or Military program management experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity (leading multi-disciplinary teams).
  • Demonstrated technical and leadership acumen. Deep expertise in operations, logistics, and large-scale deployment management principles.
  • Strong leadership skills, including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet rigorous deadlines and milestones.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a track record of delivering high-quality results in fast-paced or ambiguous environments.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:Program ManagementLogistics OperationsStakeholder EngagementContract Data Requirements List (CDRL) Management
Nice to have:Proposal & Negotiation Support

Benefits

  • comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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