Logistics Operations Assistant Jobs in Melbourne, FL

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required: Yes, Secret clearance required.

Travel: Yes, up to 10% of the time.

The role is located in Melbourne, FL, and is an integral member of a sustainment logistics team responsible for managing complex spare parts and support assets that enable fleet readiness for advanced aerospace systems.

• Develop and maintain inventory models and stock strategies to maximize asset availability within defined budgetary constraints.
• Determine and assign Authorized Stock Levels (ASL) and Reorder Points (ROP) to meet program readiness requirements while managing cost and shelf‑life risk.
• Optimize inventory turnover, monitor usage and demand trends, and support execution of budgetary responsibilities for assigned material portfolios.
• Assist in sales/consumption forecasting and material planning to support program financial and operational goals.
• Conduct supportability and risk analyses to identify potential supply chain disconnects and recommend mitigation actions (e.g., alternate sourcing, repair vs. replace, safety stock adjustments).
• Support procurement activities by providing logistics input, validating requirements, and helping prioritize buys to align with sustainment posture and fleet needs.
• Ensure Bills of Material (BOMs) and associated logistics data are accurate and available to support sustainment activities and scheduled maintenance or modification events.
• Support the stand‑up and maturation of centralized inventory control processes (e.g., C‑ICP), including definition of roles, processes, and performance metrics.
• Integrate with Global Supply Chain and U.S. Government counterparts to align material strategies, resolve issues, and ensure coordinated support to the warfighter.
• Monitor and track sustainment metrics (e.g., fill rate, backorders, days of supply, not mission capable for supply) and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Interface with internal functional and program organizations (engineering, supply chain, maintenance, finance) and work closely with external customers to resolve issues and communicate status.
• Support configuration and data integrity for logistics records to ensure alignment between engineering configuration and supply support structures.
• For more senior candidates: provide mentoring to junior logistics analysts and support continuous improvement initiatives for tools, processes, and data quality.

• Must have a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience in logistics, supply chain, or maintenance; OR a Master's degree and 6 years of related experience; OR a PhD and 4 years of related experience.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have the ability to obtain and/or maintain a final U.S. adjudicated government Secret clearance and any required program access within a reasonable period of time.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical data to determine parts applicability and usage.
• Experience with technical specifications and industry standards relevant to aircraft parts and maintenance.
• Solid understanding of government aircraft maintenance and supply processes and systems.
• Experience with sustainment of large weapon system programs (e.g., fighter, bomber, ISR, or autonomous systems).
• Experience integrating with Global Supply Chain organizations and U.S. government logistics counterparts.
• Experience supporting the stand‑up or operation of centralized inventory control processes (e.g., C‑ICP or equivalent).
• Experience working within SAP or similar ERP systems for material management and logistics.
• Prior experience as a Government Equipment Specialist or Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
• Hands‑on experience with logistics and engineering data tools such as Teamcenter Enterprise, ELMS/ELMA, and ESD.
• Experience with DMSMS/obsolescence management and supportability analysis.
• Certified through the Acquisition Professional Development Program in Program Management and/or Acquisition Logistics.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9102 aerospace/industry standards.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $92,200.00 - $138,400.00.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance. For the full EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO