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Logistics Management Specialist
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Travis Birks

Hubert,USA

Summary

Results-oriented leader and logistician with 30+ years of progressive experience in ammunition and ordnance lifecycle management, including acquisition, cataloging, maintenance, modification, and demilitarization within the Department of Defense. Proven ability to lead and coordinate the efforts of diverse teams of logistics professionals, analysts, and program managers, setting objectives, directing priorities, providing technical advice, and validating work products. Expertise in developing and implementing ordnance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with DoD and Navy regulations. Demonstrated ability to identify program planning and execution issues, develop corrective action plans, and successfully implement improvements. Possesses extensive knowledge of naval ordnance systems, inventory management principles, and financial improvement and audit readiness (FIAR) requirements. Skilled in collaborating with senior government and industry executives to achieve program objectives.

As management professional, demonstrated capability in driving organizational success through strategic planning and operational oversight. Proven ability to foster collaborative team environments and deliver impactful results. Reliable and adaptable, with strong skills in leadership and project management.

Knowledgeable logistician with solid background in managing organizational operations and strategic planning. Successfully led initiatives that streamlined processes and improved departmental efficiency. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Director, Ammunition Supply Chain Strategy

NAVSUP Ammunition Logistics Center
12.2024 - Current
  • Provides leadership and strategic direction as Deputy Director for the Ammunition Supply Chain Strategy division, overseeing all aspects of the ammunition supply chain, from procurement and cataloging to demilitarization and disposal. Developed and implemented short and long-range plans aligned with the Director's vision, ensuring efficient and effective resource allocation.
  • Oversees the entire life cycle of ammunition, from initial cataloging and inventory management to demilitarization and disposal. Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and policies, including those related to hazardous waste management and environmental protection.
  • Directs data standardization and business process improvement initiatives to enhance the accuracy of ammunition transactional reporting and stock records. Developed and implemented data analytic tools and ad-hoc queries to support decision-making and respond to inquiries from high-level officials.
  • Develops and implements ordnance policies and procedures, including those related to inventory accuracy, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and the Fleet Ordnance Support and Safety Optimization Model (FOSSOM).
  • Directs the division's Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) compliance program, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations and standards. Successfully disputed or rejected impractical audit recommendations while ensuring the implementation of value-added improvements.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of naval ordnance systems, including cataloging, maintenance and modification programs, Supply Discrepancy Report (SDR) processing, and the Fleet Ordnance Support and Safety Optimization Model (FOSSOM).
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Supervisor: Steven Flowers
  • Email: steven.d.flowers.civ@us.navy.mil
  • Wk. Ph. 717-605-6308

Supervisor, Cataloging, Safety, Sentencing and Policy Branch

NAVSUP Ammunition Logistics Center
11.2023 - 12.2024
  • Directly supervise 10 personnel assigned to the Ammunition Cataloging, Safety, Demilitarization, and Publication Management Branch, code A13.
  • Manage work assignments for two GS-13, six GS-12, and two GS-11 employees, overseeing conventional ordnance cataloging, safety, sentencing, demilitarization, and inventory management policy.
  • Set work objectives, prioritize tasks, and delegate responsibilities while ensuring compliance with established control systems and policies.
  • Oversee the Navy Designated Disposition Authority (DDA) to ensure adherence to Department of Defense (DoD) requirements, including planning and budgeting for DEMIL needs, identifying DEMIL requirements in procurement, providing necessary training, and considering reclamation options before disposition.
  • Collaborate with the OPNAV N4 Audit Team, the Navy Conventional Ordnance Inventory Accuracy Officer (IAO), and the NAVSUP AMMO Audit Team to enhance audit readiness efforts. Ensure that the Operating Materials and Supplies (OM&S) ordnance inventory programs meet financial improvement and audit readiness objectives.
  • Perform input, review, and validation of the Ordnance Process Cycle Memorandums (PCM) to document the policies, procedures, and end-to-end (E2E) processes for Navy Ordnance Management.
  • Oversee the creation and evaluation of Statement of Works (SOW); establishing standardized procedures for executing ordnance processes.
  • Maintain technical expertise in Ordnance Information System Wholesale (OIS-W) to proficiently execute all cataloguing, safety, and sentencing tasks.
  • Proficient in using OIS-W and Prometheus to perform document number history analysis, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of ammunition inventory records and reporting.
  • Expert in managing and maintaining Navy Publications P-724 and P-805, with comprehensive oversight of ordnance inventory management, safety procedures, and sentencing, while serving as a subject matter expert on ordnance policies and procedures.
  • Communicate ordnance inventory and sentencing policy to Program Managers, Product Support Managers (PSMs), Assistant Program Manager for Logistics (APML), and Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF).
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Supervisor: LCDR Lisa Hardman
  • Email: lisa.a.hardman2.mil@us.navy.mil
  • Wk. Ph. 717-605-3958
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.

Team Lead, Cataloging, Safety, Sentencing and Policy

NAVSUP Ammunition Logistics Center
07.2022 - 11.2023
  • Directly manage 9 personnel assigned to the Ammunition Cataloging, Safety, Demilitarization, and Publication Management Branch.
  • Coordinate with military services, including Joint Munitions Command (JMC), naval Program Executive Offices (PEO), Assistant Program Managers Logistics (APML), In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEA), Technical Agents, and Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) N4L to manage naval ordnance.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for conventional ammunition and explosives (A&E) within the Navy’s Ordnance Information System (OIS) and the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS).
  • Analyze A&E cataloging requests to ensure accurate identification of ammunition, packaging, safety, security, and lifecycle events for incorporation into NAVSUP publications and information systems.
  • Provide policy guidance to PEOs for generating Notices of Ammunition Reclassification (NAR) and Ammunition Information Notices (AIN); review submissions for validity and accuracy prior to distribution.
  • Act as the publication manager for NAVSUP Publications P-724, P-801, P-802, P-803, and P-805; ensure publications meet Navy directive standards, identify deficiencies, and make recommendations for policy and procedural changes.
  • Analyze and incorporate approved change submissions from PEOs and fleet users; coordinate publication change packages for Configuration Control Board (CCB) review and distribute changes to users for feedback.
  • Post NAVSUP publications to the Naval Logistics Library (NLL) and OIS, ensuring accessibility and accuracy.
  • Serve as the Governmental Agency Responsible for Acceptance (GARA) for naval ordnance; oversee the generation, review, and approval of Ammunition Data Cards (ADC) and their dissemination within the Navy Conventional Ordnance Resource Program (CORP) and Joint Services Munitions History Program (MHP)/Worldwide Ammunition Data Repository Program (WARP).
  • Manage the Navy and Marine Corps Conventional Ammunition Sentencing program, overseeing procedural frameworks for inspecting and classifying serviceability of the naval ordnance inventory.
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Supervisor: Lawrence Henry
  • Email: lawrence.b.henry6.civ@us.navy.mil
  • Wk. Ph. 717-605-2672

Ammunition Sentencing Program

NAVSUP Ammunition Logistics Center
10.2019 - 07.2022
  • Publication manager for NAVSUP Publications P-805 Navy and Marine Corps Conventional Ammunition Sentencing.
  • Oversaw the editorial process to ensure conformance with Navy directive standards and formats. Identified deficiencies, made recommendations, and analyzed change requests to ensure accuracy and relevance in conventional ordnance inventory management.
  • Documented all lifecycle periodicities, including the integration of approved changes from Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and fleet users.
  • Coordinated the preparation of publication change packages for review by the Configuration Control Board (CCB).
  • Managed the distribution of updates through the Naval Logistics Library (NLL) and the Ordnance Information System (OIS).
  • Provided policy guidance for the generation of Notice of Ammunition Reclassification (NAR) and Ammunition Information Notices (AIN).
  • Evaluated change submissions for validity and ensured they met established standards before distribution.
  • Ensured the consistent implementation of naval sentencing policies and developed standardized ordnance sentencing procedures by updating the Ammunition Sentencing Training course curriculum.
  • Coordinated with military services, including Joint Munitions Command (JMC), Naval Program Executive Offices (PEO), and other key stakeholders to manage naval ordnance.
  • Managed the generation, review, and approval of Ammunition Data Cards (ADC) for dissemination within the Navy Conventional Ordnance Resource Program (CORP) and the Joint Services Munitions History Program (MHP)/Worldwide Ammunition Data Repository Program (WARP).
  • Represented the Navy in the Joint Ordnance Commanders Group (JOCG) Quality Assurance Subgroup.
  • Served as the Navy's voting member on the Joint Ordnance Commanders Group (JOCG) Automatic Information Technology (AIT) Subgroup, overseeing interests and integration of AIT systems.
  • Provided logistics analysis for the development of Joint Conventional Ammunition Policies and Procedures (JCAPP) 8.
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Supervisor: Lawrence Henry
  • Email: lawrence.b.henry6.civ@us.navy.mil
  • Wk. Ph. 717-605-2672

Logistics Management Specialist

NAVSUP Ammunition Logistics Center
04.2017 - 10.2019
  • Assigned as the F-35 cartridge activated device (CAD) & propellant actuated device (PAD) logistics manager
  • Delivered written and oral briefings to Program Executive Offices (PEO) and the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV).
  • Managed logistics support for naval ordnance inventory, including:
  • Load plan development and compliance
  • Receipt, Segregation, Storage, and Issue (RSS&I)
  • Service-wide transportation
  • Requisition processing
  • Strategic positioning
  • Coordinated logistics plans to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of ordnance outside the Continental United States.
  • Provided guidance to procurement organizations to ensure efficient logistics management and economical use of transportation resources.
  • Reviewed and validated ordnance transportation referrals within the Ordnance Information System-Wholesale (OIS-W).
  • Monitored and validated budgets and expenditures, with particular focus on Service Wide Transportation (SWT).
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Supervisor: Charles Herold

Senior Munitions Inspector

DynCorp International
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Led a team of 15 in managing the US Air Force Munitions Surveillance Program, overseeing 5,287 munitions line items valued at $1.6B.
  • Directed qualification and certification programs, and developed daily and weekly maintenance schedules.
  • Monitored munitions shelf life and conducted inspections in accordance with SOPs and host country publications.
  • Operated Combat Ammunition System (CAS), prepared logistics plans, and ensured accurate Transportation Account Code utilization.
  • Certified Munitions Inspector with expertise in various inspections including Periodic, Pre-Issue, Shipping, Returned Munitions, and Special Inspections.
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Contractor

First Sergeant

916th Air Refueling Squadron
Goldsboro, NC
06.2012 - 04.2015
  • Acted as senior advisor to the Squadron Commander, managing unit readiness, morale, discipline, and quality of life for 267 Airmen.
  • Provides guidance, career advice, counseling, and mentorship to support personnel’s career and personal development.
  • Enforces Air Force regulations, manages disciplinary actions, and ensures adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Enhances unit morale through programs and initiatives, addressing factors affecting airmen’s well-being and job satisfaction.
  • Oversees professional development, ensuring airmen receive necessary training and career progression opportunities.
  • Manages personnel records, oversees leave and pass requests, and handles related administrative tasks.
  • Prepares airmen for deployments, addressing concerns related to deployment readiness and personal affairs.
  • Supports personnel during emergencies or crises, ensuring effective management and accountability.
  • Acts as a conduit for communication between enlisted personnel and higher command, providing feedback on unit issues.
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Grade E7

Munitions Supervisor

Various Locations
03.2004 - 06.2012
  • Supervised up to 65 personnel in conventional munitions assembly, inspection, and delivery, and managed 52 personnel in missile systems maintenance, ensuring effective team coordination and performance.
  • Administered a $3M munitions equipment account and a $58M munitions training account.
  • Managed $4M worth of test equipment and the Tactical Air-munitions Rapid Response Package (TARRP).
  • Coordinated shipment and transportation of munitions ensuring adherence to safety and preservation standards.
  • Managed $2.5M bomb renovation plant and led inspections for compliance and quality assurance.
  • Successfully supported extensive aircraft maintenance operations and munitions management for multiple high-value programs, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations.
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Grade E-5 – E7

Crew Chief and Munitions Specialist

Various Locations
07.1992 - 03.2004
  • Led and managed the maintenance, storage, and logistics of precision-guided and conventional munitions across multiple international locations and operational environments.
  • Inspect, assemble, and disassemble various types of munitions.
  • Conduct routine maintenance and servicing of munitions and related equipment.
  • Ensure proper storage and handling procedures to maintain safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records of munitions inventory, including receipts, issues, and disposal.
  • Perform regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
  • Adhere to strict safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and mishaps.
  • Conduct safety briefings and training sessions for personnel handling munitions.
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Grade E-1 – E-4

Education

Associate in Applied Science - Munitions Systems Technology

Air University-Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
01.2010

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint)
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Ordnance Information System, Wholesale (OIS-W)
  • Ordnance Information System, Retail (OIS-R)
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  • Conventional Ordnance Resource Program (CORP)
  • Joint Hazardous Classification System (JHCS)
  • Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP)
  • Corporate Enterprise Training Activity Resource System (CeTARS)
  • Technical Data Management Information System (TDMIS)
  • Web Federal Logistics Information System (WebFLIS) - US Transportation Command Portal (Defense Transportation Regulation)
  • Naval Ordnance Safety & Security Activity (NOSSA) Portal
  • Virtual Fleet Support (VFS) Portal (Manager Roles)
  • Naval Logistics Library (NLL) (Manager Roles)
  • Prometheus (Queries, data management, metrics)
  • NAVSUP HRO Tracker
  • Change management
  • Program management
  • Program implementation
  • Process updates
  • Management team leadership
  • Employee motivation and performance

Certification

  • Central Penn – Microaggressions/Unconscious Bias, July 2024
  • NAVSUP Crucial Conversations for Accountability, November 2023
  • Defense Logistics Agency, Logistical Data Interpretation (LDI) Course, March 2023
  • Life Cycle Logistics Level II Certification, August 2018
  • Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods Technical Specialist Course, March 2016
  • 2W0X1-020 AGM-65 A/B and D/G Missile Maintenance Course, August 2002
  • 2W0X1-009 Munitions Systems Maintenance (AIM-9L/M) Course, June 2001
  • 2W0X1-019 AGM-88/C (HARM) missile Maintenance Course, April 2000
  • 2W0X1-002 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) Maintenance Course, December 2002
  • Tactical Munitions Records System (TMRS) Course, May 2003
  • USAF Technical Order Course, August 2000
  • Munitions Craftsman Course, March 2001
  • USAF Munitions Inspection Course, September 2001
  • RCRA Hazardous Waste Training, November 2001
  • USAF, PACAF Munitions Inspection Seminar, August 2004

Timeline

Deputy Director, Ammunition Supply Chain Strategy

NAVSUP Ammunition Logistics Center
12.2024 - Current

Supervisor, Cataloging, Safety, Sentencing and Policy Branch

NAVSUP Ammunition Logistics Center
11.2023 - 12.2024

Team Lead, Cataloging, Safety, Sentencing and Policy

NAVSUP Ammunition Logistics Center
07.2022 - 11.2023

Ammunition Sentencing Program

NAVSUP Ammunition Logistics Center
10.2019 - 07.2022

Logistics Management Specialist

NAVSUP Ammunition Logistics Center
04.2017 - 10.2019

Senior Munitions Inspector

DynCorp International
10.2015 - 10.2016

First Sergeant

916th Air Refueling Squadron
06.2012 - 04.2015

Munitions Supervisor

Various Locations
03.2004 - 06.2012

Crew Chief and Munitions Specialist

Various Locations
07.1992 - 03.2004

Associate in Applied Science - Munitions Systems Technology

Air University-Community College of the Air Force

Training

  • Gettysburg Foundation, Higher Ground Leadership, July 2024
  • Air Force First Sergeant Academy, April 2012
  • Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Distance Learning Program, January 2012
  • Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, October 2005
  • Air Force Airman Leadership School, October 1998

Logistics Management Specialist

  • Department of the Navy
  • Announcement Number: ST-12762828-25-JB
  • Control Number: 835368400
  • Veteran’s Preference: 10-Points | Federal Civilian Status: Active | Country of Citizenship: USA
  • Active Security Clearance: Secret, December 2025.

Awards

Civilian of the Quarter, NAVSUP Ammunition Logistics Center, 2nd QTR 2022., Quality Step Increase (QSI), June 2022, Meritorious Service Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 7 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Longevity Service with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Rifle)

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