Senior Transportation Distribution Consultant

LMI is seeking a skilled Senior Transportation Distribution Consultant near Crystal City, VA. This role will serve as a team member supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) in reviewing and revising directives, identifying policy gaps, and planning a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) to validate and enhance emergency response procedures for military munitions transportation mishaps. This position is onsite and cannot be worked remotely.

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Conduct a comprehensive review of DoDD 6055.13 and relevant DoD, Service-specific, and Defense Transportation Regulations to identify current requirements and gaps.

• Assess prior DoD responses to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident investigations and incorporate lessons learned into policy recommendations.

• Develop updated DoD policies and procedures to ensure comprehensive coverage of emergency response requirements.

• Plan and execute a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to validate policy effectiveness and identify additional gaps.

• Facilitate stakeholder engagements, including meetings with OSD, military services, and defense agencies, to coordinate on policy development and emergency response planning.

• Provide functional and technical expertise in the areas of munitions transportation, explosives safety management, and emergency response protocols.

• Conduct root cause analyses on transportation mishaps and develop a roadmap for implementing recommendations.

• Draft final documentation and prepare recommendations for issuing a new directive.

• Master's Degree in policy analysis, transportation, logistics, emergency management, defense studies, or a related field.

• 15+ years of relevant experience in DoD regulations, transportation safety, munitions logistics, and emergency response.

• Demonstrated expertise in conducting policy analysis, directive development, and regulatory gap identification.

• Experience planning and executing Tabletop Exercises (TTXs) for military or defense-related emergency response scenarios.

• Deep understanding of DoD munitions transportation and Defense Transportation Regulations (DTR).

• Expertise in analyzing mishaps, conducting root cause analysis, and integrating behavioral aspects of DoD emergency responses.

• Ability to engage with senior-level stakeholders and facilitate high-level discussions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• U.S. citizenship is required, and applicants must be eligible for a security clearance. Secret Desired.

• Willingness to travel as needed (estimated 1-2 short trips per month).

• Prior experience working with DoD policy development teams.

• Familiarity with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution System (PPBES).

• Experience in explosives safety management and emergency response planning.

• Previous work supporting National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigations related to military munitions transportation incidents.

Targeted Salary Range: $95,000 - $160,000

Disclaimer:

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

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