Logistics Coordinator

Leidos

. Coordinate and track cargo movement supporting the United States Antarctic Program from logistics hubs to USAP stations and field locations .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $52,000 - $94,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transportation management, including cargo documentation, tracking, and logistics coordination. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office tools for reporting and communication within the transportation network.

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Transportation ManagementCargo DocumentationLogistics CoordinationMicrosoft Office SuitePublic Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills

Cargo TrackingCargo SchedulingLogistics ReportingTerminal OperationsExpediting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsSupervisory Experience

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Hazardous Material Transportation CertificationPublic Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Transportation IndustryLogisticsUSAPCONUS DeliveryRemote Sites Logistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and track cargo movement supporting the United States Antarctic Program from logistics hubs to USAP stations and field locations
Coordinate CONUS delivery of scientific samples and retrograde cargo from deployed locations
Provide visibility into the USAP transportation network for end users, Transportation and Logistics staff, and government agencies
Prepare and distribute cargo-location, in-transit visibility, staged-cargo, ROS-date, transportation-plan, and air/waybill reports
Run cargo reports to analyze monthly metrics and trends
Coordinate cargo scheduling and movement via commercial air, commercial surface, special assignment airlift missions, and resupply vessels
Follow up with shipping terminals and subcontractors regarding cargo delays
Provide updates to end users, NSF, and ASC leadership on critical cargo movement, issues, and recovery plans
Follow up with Port Hueneme supervisors on cargo packaged by NAVSUP
Prepare, update, and distribute transportation plans for critical cargo and scientific samples
Coordinate and track delivery of retrograde cargo
Support Transportation and Logistics management activities, including schedules, meetings, correspondence, records management, and office duties
Facilitate air/sea-lift transport requests by monitoring submissions, escalating requests, and tracking approval numbers
Create continental/CONUS acquisition and peninsula logistics schedules
Process deployment and travel/training requests
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of T&L staff, including IT assets and software access
Build and maintain organizational charts
Maintain recurring meeting invitations and distribute meeting minutes
Interface professionally with NSF, grantees, USAF, ASC employees, and other USAP participants
Maintain a safe workplace program and prioritize workplace safety
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s degree with less than 2 years prior relevant experience; additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance (active clearance preferred)
2+ years of diversified experience in the transportation industry or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of experience in transportation management, including cargo documentation, expediting, tracking, and general terminal operations
Familiarity with computer systems as applied to logistics
Excellent Microsoft Office suite experience, particularly MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and SharePoint
Supervisory experience
Valid US Driver’s License
Must successfully complete physical, dental, and psychological examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Must not have been disciplined for, or separated from an employer prior to discipline for, incidents of stalking, sexual assault, or sexual harassment within the past three years to be eligible for deployment
Hazardous Material Transportation certification (preferred)
Understanding of remote sites and/or polar logistics (preferred)