Program Logistics Administrator

#### **Position Summary** Determines support requirements including facilities, shipping, personnel, safety, and maintenance. Directs and coordinates program activities designed to ensure effective and economic support. Analyzes and evaluates design concepts to determine if concepts satisfy support requirements; studies the relative supportability of alternative concepts. Determines logistic support sequences and time phasing. Anticipates logistics problems related to operational area and environmental and human factors; determines contingency requirements and solutions. May design and conduct research or technical studies to support logistic functions. #### **Essential Functions** Provide strong organizational, planning and analysis skills to execute critical logistics functions and priorities to include: * Coordinating all personnel submittals and approvals with our prime contractor to include Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS), Letters of Authorization (LOA) and Common Access Cards (CACs). * Coordinating supply chain procedures to comply with laws, regulations, and mission requirements. * Research parts availability and procures parts for program aircraft. * Complete commercial invoices and customs documents, track shipments to destination. * Responsible for setting up training and communicating to employees and updating all training in MyAirOps once completed. * Aid in inventory control/demand planning using TCMax. * Oversee logistics accuracy, timeliness, and cost for material and personnel. * Coordinate and direct the activities of administrative and program management office personnel and the prime contractor. * Assist the Deputy Program Manager in preparing and updating various programmatic resource planning/tracking spreadsheets, including collecting metrics, that are required on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. * Own assigned tasks from their initiation to completion/decision point. * Provide recommendations for resolution of logistical issues related to personnel and materials. * Assist finance with monthly receipt balance from the team deployed forward. * Coordinate with Program Manager on issues pertinent to management objectives, program decisions, and other program related matters. * Serve as the Ridgeland site lead and logistics lead for daily program support. * Provide direction for logistical operations and ensuring compliance with all management policies, plans, and procedures. * Coordinate and work with the flight operations manager (FOM) on all incountry deployment support activities to include, but not limited to: * Coordinate reception of new arrivals at airport with the FOM. * Transportation support during and onward movement. * Coordinating reception at destination with the flight operations manager. * Coordinate transportation and lodging support for VIP visits * Other duties as assigned #### **Supervisory Responsibility** This position has no direct reports. #### **Work Environment** This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. #### **Minimum Qualifications** * High School Diploma. * At least 35 years of experience executing logistics functions and/or program management. * Possess a valid driver’s license. * Be able to secure a security clearance. * Capable of lifting at least 50 pounds. * Ability to work extra hours when necessary. * Possess a current US Passport. * Exceptional oral, written communication and negotiation skills. #### **Preferred Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in a related field. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. #### **About Tenax Aerospace, LLC** Established in 2001, Tenax Aerospace, LLC (Tenax) is a privately\-owned small business (by number of employees) located in Ridgeland, Mississippi, with a focus on delivering excellence in the field of special mission aviation. With a legacy spanning over two decades, Tenax remains a distinguished provider of specialized mission aviation programs to both the U.S. Government and esteemed private sector customers. These programs encompass a wide range of mission types, including multi\-mission aviation platforms, aerial firefighting support, sensor integrations, airborne data acquisition, and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance).