Quantam Solutions provides IT solutions and consulting for various clients. We are currently seeking a Director of Defense Logistics & Operations. This role offers a onsite schedule suited for individuals who can be present on-site weekly in Aiea, Hawaii.

Job Description:

Location: Aiea, Hawaii (Oahu)

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Security Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

About Our Client

Our client is a leading federal government contractor providing mission-critical operational support, logistics, and defense solutions to U.S. government and military organizations.

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Defense Logistics & Operations to lead complex military logistics operations, strategic sustainment planning, and operational coordination supporting defense missions throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

Position Overview

The Director of Defense Logistics & Operations will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for complex defense logistics programs supporting military operations across the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) area of responsibility.

This position is responsible for directing theater-wide logistics operations, overseeing strategic sustainment planning, developing operational policies, and ensuring the effective coordination of mission-critical resources and services.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in military logistics, joint theater distribution, operational planning, and senior-level leadership within the Department of Defense or federal contracting environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Operations Leadership

• Direct and coordinate operational activities across multiple departments, teams, and locations.
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee daily operations involving personnel, equipment, materials, and logistics resources.
• Provide leadership and operational guidance to managers, supervisors, and program personnel.
• Establish operational goals and ensure alignment with organizational and mission objectives.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives to improve operational performance and efficiency.
• Mentor and develop subordinate leaders and operational personnel.

Defense Logistics & Sustainment

• Lead theater-wide logistics operations and strategic sustainment planning throughout the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility.
• Coordinate and synchronize logistics services supporting military readiness and operational requirements.
• Oversee joint theater distribution planning and execution.
• Develop operational strategies to maintain effective logistics support in complex and resource-constrained environments.
• Identify and resolve logistical challenges, operational constraints, and resource allocation issues.
• Provide strategic direction for logistics readiness, sustainment operations, and mission support activities.
• Collaborate with military leadership and government stakeholders to support operational priorities.

Program & Operational Management

• Lead the development, coordination, and execution of operational plans and program deliverables.
• Serve as a senior functional authority for operational requirements and program execution.
• Review and approve program-level operational documentation and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across geographically dispersed teams and organizational units.
• Monitor operational performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support planning and execution activities aligned with theater campaign plans and military operational priorities.
• Ensure operational objectives are achieved in accordance with established program requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or a closely related field.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience, including experience supporting commercial industry operations within the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility.
• Extensive experience managing complex operations, logistics programs, and geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated experience directing and coordinating operational activities across multiple departments and locations.
• Experience serving as a functional lead for major operational programs and deliverables.
• Proven ability to review and approve operational documentation and program-level deliverables.
• Expert knowledge of joint theater distribution requirements.
• Expert understanding of theater campaign planning and associated operational requirements.
• Strong background in strategic logistics planning, sustainment operations, and resource management.
• Experience supporting military or defense-related logistics operations.

Leadership & Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of military logistics operations and operational sustainment principles.
• Experience coordinating joint military logistics and theater-level operational planning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop operational strategies and implement large-scale logistics programs.
• Proven experience leading multiple departments and supervising managers and operational personnel.
• Strong organizational leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to identify, assess, and resolve complex operational challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with senior military leadership, government officials, and contractor stakeholders.
• Strong ability to manage multiple operational priorities in a mission-critical environment.

Security Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 15+ years of relevant business operations experience within the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Extensive experience directing logistics operations supporting the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) or U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM).
• Previous senior military staff experience at the O-5/O-6 level or equivalent.
• Experience overseeing theater-wide military logistics, strategic sustainment, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing large-scale military logistics operations across multiple organizations.
• Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Onsite position based in Aiea, Hawaii.
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
• Ability to remain seated or stationary for extended periods.
• Ability to move throughout office facilities as needed.
• Regular communication with leadership, coworkers, and customers through meetings, telephone, email, and other communication platforms.

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