Hiring: Information Technology Specialist Company: Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Location: Huntsville, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 18:03:17 Target Skills & Keywords : Chef, Clean Architecture, Compliance About the job Experience: •KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: •At least 10 years of IT Automation and Logistics Application Interfacing experience in a United States Army Project Offices or supporting LCMCs required. •Highly Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on experience in software/data interface development, including writing XML, parsing data payloads, and configuring data export/import routines between heterogeneous systems. •Participation in technical Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings or coordinating with engineers and technical staff. •Coordinates the efforts of lower level or project engineers for assigned projects or systems. •Ability to evaluate performance and operating characteristics against costs and development risks. •Can conduct technical reviews in area of technical expertise. •Can develop work plans and maintain day-to-day technical interface with project personnel and ensures compliance with applicable standards. •Ability to lead technical efforts in the concept formulation, project planning, and project engineering. May alternatively organize and lead similar test instrumentation efforts. •Evaluate systems design and architecture. Required Skills: •The Information Technology Specialist will provide support to the Logistics Management Division (LMD) Chief for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems. The incumbent will act as the technical lead for logistics data integration, engineering software interfaces and exporting critical system data to ensure interoperability across disparate DoD networks. They will coordinate the UAS Integrated Product Team (IPT), develop schedules, track progress, keep meeting minutes/notes, adjudicate comments between internal and external stakeholders. They will be required to maintain cognizance of deadlines and take appropriate action to complete tasks in time to accommodate review schedules. Recognize issues, propose or jointly develop corrective action, and keep the LOG Chief informed. Provide briefings, presentations, and written reports to leadership, management, and peers. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs such as, but not limited to MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams etc. •The Information Technology Specialist should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following duties and responsibilities: •Coordinate an Integrated Product Team (IPT), develop schedules, track progress, keep meeting minutes/notes, and adjudicate comments between internal and external stakeholders. •Design, develop, and maintain XML schemas and data export interfaces to ensure seamless logistics data interoperability between internal databases and external partner systems. •Architect system-to-system data exchanges and translate legacy logistics data into compliant Defense Logistics Management Standards (DLMS) transaction formats (e.g., DLMS XML/EDI). •Leverage technical and logistics experience in reviewing contractor proposals with a focus on identifying potential product support impacts. Recognize issues, propose or jointly develop corrective actions, and keep the PSM informed. •Provide briefings, presentations, and written reports to leadership, management and peers. •Other Job Functions •Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested •Work with members of the Logistics Management Division team, as required •Experience And Skills Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!