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What is an acquisitions logistics analyst and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an acquisitions logistics analyst. For example, did you know that they make an average of $39.65 an hour? That's $82,480 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 28% and produce 54,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreAcquisitions Logistics AnalystUS Average
Salary
6.4

Avg. Salary $82,480

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.5

Growth rate 28%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
7.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.34%

Asian 9.58%

Black or African American 16.84%

Hispanic or Latino 20.13%

Unknown 4.88%

White 48.23%

Gender

female 36.92%

male 63.08%

Age - 39
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 39
Stress level
5.5

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.2

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.3

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Acquisitions logistics analyst career paths

Key steps to become an acquisitions logistics analyst

  1. Explore acquisitions logistics analyst education requirements

    Most common acquisitions logistics analyst degrees

    Bachelor's

    65.8 %

    Associate

    21.1 %

    Master's

    10.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific acquisitions logistics analyst skills

    SkillsPercentages
    DOD25.04%
    Cycle Management24.65%
    ILS18.30%
    Acquisition Strategy8.40%
    Financial Management3.73%
  3. Complete relevant acquisitions logistics analyst training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New acquisitions logistics analysts learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an acquisitions logistics analyst based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real acquisitions logistics analyst resumes.
  4. Research acquisitions logistics analyst duties and responsibilities

    • Manage administration and supervise development of logistics policies and programs to ensure they meet the changing conditions in program requirements.
    • Coordinate with the entire sustainability team and raise funds to conduct sustainability focuse competitions throughout the campus.
    • Work with pharmacy staff to develop discharge medication application for nursing and pharmacy staff to provide patients with clearer medication instructions.
    • Validate quality documents with current ISO documentation.
  5. Get acquisitions logistics analyst experience

    Generally, it takes 4-6 years to become an acquisitions logistics analyst. The most common roles before becoming an acquisitions logistics analyst include logistics management specialist, logistics manager team lead and captain.
  6. Apply for acquisitions logistics analyst jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an acquisitions logistics analyst job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average acquisitions logistics analyst salary

The average acquisitions logistics analyst salary in the United States is $82,480 per year or $40 per hour. Acquisitions logistics analyst salaries range between $61,000 and $110,000 per year.

Average acquisitions logistics analyst salary
$82,480 Yearly
$39.65 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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