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Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst to provide advanced logistics planning, supply chain analysis, readiness reporting, and operational sustainment support within a mission-critical defense environment. This role supports global operations requiring precision, responsiveness, and analytical rigor.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep logistics domain expertise, capable of translating operational requirements into actionable supply chain, maintenance, and sustainment solutions. This individual must understand DoD logistics frameworks, inventory control processes, maintenance planning, and performance metrics that drive operational readiness.

This role is critical to ensuring logistics systems, material readiness, and operational support activities align with mission objectives and regulatory requirements.

Position Summary

Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD), United States Navy, Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) at Patuxent River, Maryland in providing analytical support services that enhance operational readiness, lifecycle sustainment, and supply chain performance across Navy aviation platforms and associated systems.

This role directly supports the Fleet Readiness Center’s mission to ensure aircraft and aviation systems are maintained, modernized, and returned to operational status in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Senior Logistics Analyst will provide high-level logistics analysis, sustainment planning, performance tracking, and data-driven recommendations to Navy leadership and program stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned logistics professional with deep experience in DoD supply chain environments, lifecycle logistics, readiness reporting, configuration control, and sustainment analysis. This individual must be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of working within structured Navy processes and data systems while advising senior leadership on risk, performance trends, and operational impacts.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring Navy aviation assets maintain readiness levels required to support fleet operations.

Key Tools, Systems, and Processes

The Senior Logistics Analyst is expected to work within and support:

• DoD logistics and supply chain systems (e.g., GCSS-AF, DPAS, LIMS, TRIRIGA or similar)
• Inventory control and asset management systems
• Maintenance tracking systems
• Configuration management processes
• Material readiness and sustainment reporting
• Microsoft 365 (Excel advanced analytics, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams)
• Data visualization dashboards
• Logistics risk assessments and mitigation frameworks
• SOP development and process improvement documentation
• FAR/DFARS compliance awareness

Day-to-Day / Core Responsibilities

• Analyze logistics, supply chain, and sustainment data to assess readiness levels
• Develop forecasts for material requirements and resource allocation
• Evaluate inventory control procedures and recommend optimization strategies
• Coordinate with supply, maintenance, and operational teams to resolve material shortages
• Prepare readiness and logistics performance reports for senior leadership
• Monitor key performance indicators and develop dashboards
• Conduct root cause analysis for supply chain delays or operational gaps
• Support configuration management and asset accountability processes
• Develop and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Participate in planning meetings, operational reviews, and logistics briefings
• Coordinate logistics planning for exercises, deployments, and contingency operations
• Track logistics-related risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with DoD regulations and applicable policies
• Maintain documentation and audit-ready records