Reliability Logistician

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract-to-hire opportunity for a Reliability Logistician supporting fleet logistics and total life cycle system management for naval aviation programs in the Patuxent River, Maryland area (Onsite)., * Join an active team supporting fleet logistics and sustainment for naval aviation platforms.

• In this role, you will focus on Integrated Product Support (IPS) and total life cycle system management with an emphasis on system reliability and readiness.
• You will evaluate fleet usage data to identify reliability and obsolescence challenges, determine viable replacement options, and help keep critical aviation assets mission-ready., * Fleet Usage & Reliability Analysis: Evaluate operational fleet usage data to identify reliability issues, system degraders, and obsolescence challenges to improve readiness.
• Diminishing Manufacturing Sources & Material Shortages (DMSMS): Manage obsolescence through proactive DMSMS strategies and assist in determining viable system/component replacements.
• Logistics Documentation: Create and maintain critical program logistics documentation, including Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs), Maintenance Plans, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs).
• Financial Management: Apply financial acumen to plan, track, expend, and defend allocated IPS funding across program life cycles.
• Reliability Control Boards: Prepare, brief, and defend system degrader documentation and readiness data at Reliability Control Boards (RCBs).

Aviation Industry, Vehicle Fleets, Systems Administration/Management, Consulting, Logistics, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Product Support, Systems Reliability, Reliability Analysis, Operational Audit, * Education & Experience: Bachelor of Science degree or higher in any discipline.

• Readiness & Reliability: Demonstrated experience in fleet readiness, reliability leadership, and managing system degraders.
• IPS & Documentation: Proven track record in creating core logistics documentation (POAMs, Maintenance Plans, ECPs, LCSPs) and managing DMSMS strategies.
• Communication & Financial Acumen: Strong financial acumen for IPS budget defense and excellent written/verbal communication skills to brief leadership.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Specialized Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Naval Aviation IPS: Direct experience supporting US Navy / NAVAIR Integrated Product Support (IPS) element managers or Reliability Control Boards.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.