Maritime Logistics Specialist; Logistics Management Analyst

Maritime Logistics Specialist (Logistics Management Analyst
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HII is looking for a highly experienced Maritime Logistics Specialist with deep, career‑long experience supporting naval and maritime logistics operations. The ideal candidate brings extensive hands‑on expertise across vessel sustainment, port operations, maritime supply chain integration, and acquisition support, and is capable of serving as a senior logistics advisor within complex operational environments.

$109,491 /yr – $180,000 /yr

Part‑time role (hours determined by work requirements) with occasional travel. The position requires working in port facilities, aboard vessels, and in an office environment, and lifting up to 40 lbs.

• Provide senior‑level support to vessel sustainment activities in port and in support of sea‑based operations, including coordination of port services, material delivery, and maintenance logistics.
• Advise leadership on sourcing, resourcing, and sustainment strategies using a combination of commercial maritime vendors and military supply systems.
• Serve as a senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) for maritime logistics, providing authoritative input on vessel support requirements, port operations, inventory procedures, and logistics feasibility.
• Analyze maritime transportation costs, supply chain performance, and port delivery procedures to identify efficiencies, cost avoidance opportunities, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct or guide market research in support of maritime procurement efforts, including commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) equipment and services.
• Prepare or review documentation for international maritime shipping in accordance with internal import/export procedures, including ITAR‑controlled material when applicable.
• Coordinate vessel movement schedules, port calls, and maritime shipping requests in support of operational timelines.
• Conduct maritime property inventories and prepare inventory and accountability reports as part of periodic and quarterly deliverables.
• Develop, validate, or refine logistics models and analytical tools related to port operations, vessel demand forecasting, or cost estimation.
• Draft, revise, or validate standard operating procedures (SOPs) for maritime logistics processes, emphasizing compliance, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Identify and recommend innovative solutions to complex maritime logistics challenges based on professional judgment and prior operational experience.
• Support coordination with strategic maritime partners, vendors, and stakeholders to enable mission execution.
• Support coordination with strategic maritime partners, vendors, and stakeholders to enable mission execution.

• 15+ years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; 13+ years relevant experience with a Master’s; or High School Diploma or equivalent with 19+ years relevant experience.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in maritime, naval, or logistics operations.
• Demonstrated career‑long experience supporting vessel sustainment, port operations, maritime supply chains, and logistics coordination.
• Proven ability to operate as a senior logistics practitioner or advisor in complex, distributed, or high‑tempo operational environments.
• Extensive experience with procurement, property accountability, and cost management for maritime or logistics activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to brief and advise stakeholders.
• Clearance:
  Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (equivalent experience considered).
• Experience supporting naval, joint, or expeditionary logistics environments.
• Previous experience supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF) logistics, including maritime, joint, or expeditionary environments.
• Experience with ship sustainment operations both in port and at sea, including coordination of maintenance, material delivery, and port services.
• Familiarity with logistics planning, requirements development, or sourcing at the program or enterprise level.
• Exposure to FAR/DFARS‑aligned acquisition…