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Sustainment Operations Lead Senior

Caribou Thunder
Colorado Springs, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Mar 2025
💰 $170,000/yr($135,000/yr$170,000/yr)

About the role

Caribou Thunder

Building Tomorrow, Grounded in Legacy

For decades, Caribou Thunder has been a Woman, Native American, Minority Owned, WOSB, SDB, SBA, HUBZone Certified small business, at the forefront of advancing national security programs through engineering services excellence. We have a proud and enduring heritage in providing innovative solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), embedded as a trusted partner in safeguarding the nation's most critical assets. Our deep-rooted expertise is built on engineering ingenuity, where each project reinforces our unwavering commitment to the security and defense of the United States of America. From cutting-edge technologies to mission-critical systems, we continue to evolve and push the boundaries of possibility, all while staying true to the values, integrity, and principles that have guided us from day one.

 

When you join Caribou Thunder, you’re not just contributing to the future, you’re becoming part of a legacy that has played a vital role in protecting our nation for decades. Together, we continue to shape the future of defense, one innovative solution at a time.

 

Location:                    Colorado Springs, CO

Salary:                        $135k - $170k

Clearance:                 Active Top Secret/SCI

Education:                 Bachelor’s in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field

Experience:               4+ Years

 

OVERVIEW

Caribou Thunder is seeking a highly skilled Senior Sustainment Operations Lead to oversee logistics, field support, and sustainment operations for military SATCOM systems. The ideal candidate will work closely with military personnel to ensure the effective operation, maintenance, and support of complex SATCOM systems. This role requires expertise in logistics, supply chain management, and field sustainment operations, including troubleshooting, system installations, and technical support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Manage FSR (Field Service Representative) support for on-site technical support, maintenance, and training of military SATCOM systems.

2.    Collaborate with military personnel to ensure proper system operation and maintenance, addressing technical issues and providing detailed performance reports.

3.    Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain SATCOM systems to ensure operational readiness.

4.    Install, configure, and test SATCOM hardware and software components.

5.    Work with engineering teams to design and implement SATCOM solutions tailored to customer requirements and specifications.

6.    Coordinate logistics and supply chain operations to ensure an efficient and cost-effective distribution of replacement parts and mission-critical equipment.

7.    Monitor inventory levels, track shipments, and resolve logistics-related issues to meet customer requirements and delivery deadlines.

8.    Develop and execute logistics strategies, optimizing transportation routes and coordinating logistics activities across multiple locations.

9.    Complete ODIN training following Product Support Manager and Depot Manager requirements.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

1.    4+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain management roles.

2.    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

3.    Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and support SATCOM systems in an operational environment.

4.    Experience managing logistics and supply chain operations in a high-demand environment.

5.    Strong understanding of inventory management, shipment tracking, and operational sustainment.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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