Job Description:

Junior Supply Chain Management Consultant and Executive Assistant

Job Locations

US-VA-Alexandria

Overview

This position is on the staff of a management-consulting firm located in Tysons, VA firm specializing in government operations. LMI is dedicated exclusively to advancing the management of the government. LMI delivers the best value for the government dollar as all revenues are directed to our mission of advancing government rather than to delivering shareholder value. We operate completely free of political and commercial bias, and we are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. Our clients appreciate our values and specialized services in logistics, management advisory services, advanced analytics, and digital services. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction.

We are seeking a junior logistics analyst and executive assistant to provide day-to-day analytical and strategic logistics support services to the office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics (ODASD(Log)). DASD(Log) serves as a principal staff assistant and advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment (ASD(S)), Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (USD(A&S)), Deputy Secretary of Defense (DEPSECDEF), and Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) on logistics readiness in the Department of Defense (DoD) and is the principal logistics official within the senior management of the DoD. The Junior Logistics Analyst and Executive Assistant will work at the client site in the Mark Center, Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

Duties will include: Support projects analyzing existing weapon system logistics and infrastructure support, inventory management, maintenance, transportation, distribution, contingency support, materiel readiness, product support, energy, environment, facilities management, infrastructure and resource management.
• Support projects that re-design or enhance weapon system logistics and infrastructure support via supply chains.



• Analyze and assess DoD logistics and infrastructure policies and procedures against current performance metrics and make recommendations on policy and/or process improvements.




• Communicate with clients through written reports and oral presentations.




• Research subject matter and prepare point papers/speeches/remarks for use by senior DoD officials to internal and external organizations. Produce charts and other presentation materials. Prepare and finalize correspondence including letters, memoranda, briefings, speeches, presentations, meeting minutes, and reports.




• Support development and control of correspondence packages (e.g., GAO, DoD/IG, DoD Publications, and Reports to Congress) including preparation and coordination as requested via task management system and ensure timely responses.




• Schedule internal and external meetings, including reservation of conference space, notification to attendees, catering preparations, parking requests, visitor access control and all arrangements from set-up to completion.




• Manage senior level executive calendar. Develop itineraries and coordinate with internal/external individuals and groups. Arrange travel and assist in submitting resultant expense reports.




• Perform general office duties: maintain paper and electronic files and databases, photocopy, fax and prepare mailings. Coordinate maintenance of common office equipment and supplies along with IT systems refresh coordination and compliance.




• Perform other additional duties as assigned by senior executives, the administrative staff director, or civilian/military advisors.




• Maintain confidential or sensitive information and documents.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant experience.



• Bachelor's Degree. A major in logistics and/or other sustainment background is preferred but not required.




• Prior military or federal government experience (preferred).




• Demonstrated ability to use MS Office Suite to include Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.




• Superior communication skills, both oral and written.




• High energy, enthusiasm, tact, ability to effectively interact with senior executives from Government and industry as well as Pentagon staff members.




• Ability to create and foster a cooperative work environment.




• Self-directed, detail oriented in completing assigned tasks, able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage impact of shifting priorities.




• Current DoD Secret security clearance.

LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other factors protected by applicable law.


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