Logistics Program Manager

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Programs : Deployments : Logistics Program Management

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company seeking a Logistics Program Manager to oversee lifecycle logistics operations for their AI-powered defense systems. The role involves managing acquisition through sustainment, coordinating with engineering, developing SOPs, stakeholder engagement with government representatives, and leading logistics teams. Requires 5+ years of operations/program management experience, with a focus on government programs and logistics principles.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage all aspects of logistics operations from initial acquisition through post-deployment sustainment, ensuring that all logistical elements are executed seamlessly.
  2. Create, manage, and coordinate Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) to ensure all logistics documentation meets contractual and operational requirements.
  3. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to establish design concepts and criteria, ensuring that logistical considerations are integrated into product development and deployment strategies.
  4. Serve as the main owner of all logistics and sustainment issues, ensuring that all concerns are addressed promptly and effectively with the key stakeholders.
  5. 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.

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of progressively complex operations and program management experience
  • 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
  • Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

  • Experience with direct US Government or Military program offices
  • Government proposal experience
  • Experience working with the U.S. Air Force and/or missile programs

What the JD emphasized

  • Ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are met
  • 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.