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Logistics Development Spec IV

General Atomics

San Diego, CAFull-time$91–155K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$91–155K/yr
Location
San Diego, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems is seeking a Logistics Development Specialist to develop logistics strategies and support DoD products. The role plans and monitors logistics activities, develops technical data and analysis products, and helps resolve complex logistics issues. It requires extensive progressive logistics management experience, a thorough understanding of logistics information and configuration management, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Logistics ManagementLogistics InformationConfiguration ManagementConcept DevelopmentData AnalysisProblem SolvingReliability and MaintainabilityLife-Cycle SupportAnalytical SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsComputer SkillsDocumentation SkillsTeamworkDoD Integrated Product SupportWindchillSAPSLICwaveIntegrated Logistics Support AnalysisSpares ManagementProvisioning SupportMechanical AptitudeTechnical Drawing InterpretationMaintenance ProceduresFault Isolation ProceduresElectrical ExperienceEngineering Change Process

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Logistics or Related Technical Field or Equivalent Experience10+ Years Logistics Management Experience With Bachelor's8+ Years Logistics Management Experience With Master'sDoD Security Clearance EligibilityTravel as Required

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

58635BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We are looking for a dynamic Logistics Development Specialist to join our Rancho Bernardo team. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in shaping logistics strategies that support groundbreaking DoD products. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, optimizing processes, and driving innovation in logistics, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plans logistics strategies, and establishes standard logistics processes and tools for determining and acquiring the range and quantity of spare and repair parts, and support and test equipment required to operate and maintain an end item for a period of service.

  • Monitors contract logistics activities for compliance with standard processes.

  • Coordinates logistics activities for selected projects to develop and implement solutions that account for tradeoffs in component/system design, repair capability, training, demand history, statistical distributions and queuing theory.

  • Develops technical data using SlicWave applicable to technical manuals, provisioning data, Logistics Management Information, and obsolescence screening.

  • Develops logistics analysis products in relation to the data needed for the identification, selection, determination of initial requirements, and cataloging of support items.

  • Performs research, evaluation, and analysis to develop complete integrated logistics data to support programs using engineering drawings and manufacturers documentation as assigned

  • Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.

  • Plans projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, and approaches in the processing or development of new or improved processes to improve life cycle support costs.

  • Identifies logistics issues and participates in developing solutions to a variety of complex logistics problems to optimize costs and system performance requirements through various change management processes.

  • Participates in progress planning and review sessions to discuss costs, schedule, and technical performance.

  • Contributes to contract negotiations and contract modifications.

  • May contribute to the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract(s).

  • Query external government and commercial databases to review and modify logistics data. Additional Logistics Functions and Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in logistics or related technical field along with ten or more years of progressive logistics management experience with a bachelor's or eight or more years with a master's. Equivalent applicable experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

  • Must have a thorough understanding of logistics information, configuration management concepts and principles and have proven experience broadly applying those concepts.

  • The ability to develop and communicate new concepts and apply them accurately.

  • The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex logistics issues, including logistics management information, reliability and maintainability, and life-cycle support activities;

  • Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings to a variety of audiences including senior management and senior external parties

  • Excellent interpersonal skills; and (5) excellent computer and documentation skills.

  • May lead a team of professional employees on assigned aspects of project(s).

  • The ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

  • Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with DoD Integrated Product Support elements is a plus.

  • Experience working with Wind chill, SAP and using SLICwave for logistics management information (LMI) are highly desirable.

  • Experience with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) analysis, Spares management, and provisioning support

  • High mechanical aptitude, and an ability to read technical drawings are beneficial.

  • Experience in writing maintenance and fault isolation procedures.

  • Electrical experience and background are a plus.

  • Familiarity with Engineering Change process and its impact to Logistics product.

Job Category:

Logistics

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

90,500

Pay Range High:

155,375

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

How this job compares

Set against the 532 open Logistics Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$91–155K/yr
  • California median$90–143K/yr24 salary ranges
  • US median$70–110K/yr205 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $123K, is 8% above the California median midpoint ($114K) — in the middle half of Logistics Analyst salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 36 open Logistics Analyst jobs in California and 532 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Logistics Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 414 postings).
Education
200 of the 532 open Logistics Analyst jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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