Logistics Subject Matter Expert at Avathon Government
Avathon Government · Austin, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Austin
Avathon Government, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avathon, is a U.S. company based in Austin, TX. Avathon Government harnesses proven AI technology to bolster military readiness, improve decision advantage, and optimize defense operations. At Avathon Government, we provide practical, readiness-focused solutions to upskill maintainers and leverage predictive analytics, partner with the armed forces to enhance domain awareness and decision making in the fight, and enable modernization of the defense industrial base by optimizing capital equipment uptime, predicting engine failure, and strengthening supplier quality control through advanced technologies like deep learning, NLP, generative AI, and computer vision. Our mission is ensuring warfighter readiness across a diverse set of missions. Are you ready to build the future of AI for national defense? Join our mission today!
Avathon is seeking a Logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep expertise across Army sustainment functions, including transportation, ammunition, distribution, and maintenance. The ideal candidate is a recently separated or retired U.S. Army logistics officer (O4-O5 preferred) who can combine operational logistics expertise with product management experience to shape and deliver innovative AI-driven logistics solutions.
This role bridges the gap between operational knowledge and technology development, ensuring Avathon’s solutions align with real-world sustainment challenges and user needs.
Responsibilities:
- Provide subject matter expertise in Army sustainment operations, with emphasis on logistics planning and execution in transportation, ammunition, distribution, and maintenance.
- Translate operational logistics requirements into product features and capabilities for Avathon’s AI and autonomy platforms.
- Collaborate with product team, engineers, and defense customers to ensure solutions meet mission needs.
- Support business development and capture teams with logistics insights, operational concepts, and customer engagement.
- Develop use cases, workflows, and operational scenarios that inform product design and implementation.
- Participate in customer demonstrations, workshops, and field exercises to represent the operational perspective.
- Mentor and guide cross-functional teams on sustainment concepts and Army logistics structures.
- Contribute to proposals, white papers, and solution designs with expertise in sustainment doctrine and operations.
Required Qualification:
- US Citizenship Required
- 10+ years of experience in Army sustainment functions, including transportation, ammunition, distribution, and maintenance
- Proven leadership and staff experience in logistics planning and execution
- Product management or program management experience
- Ability to translate operational challenges into technical requirements and solutions
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Active DoD Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one
Preferred Qualification:
- Recently separated or retired U.S. Army logistics officer (O4-O5 level preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across military and technical teams
- Familiarity with Army sustainment doctrine, force structure, and enterprise resources
- Software Product Management
Avathon Government is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Avathon Government prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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