How to hire an acquisitions logistics analyst

How to hire an acquisitions logistics analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step acquisitions logistics analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an acquisitions logistics analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new acquisitions logistics analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The acquisitions logistics analyst hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect acquisitions logistics analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of acquisitions logistics analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Acquisitions Logistics Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Acquisitions Logistics Analyst	Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain—the system that moves a product from supplier to consumer. They manage the entire life cycle of a product, which includes how a product is acquired, distributed, allocated, and delivered.	$29-52
   Analyst	Analysts are employees or individual contributors with a vast experience in a particular field that help the organization address challenges. They help the organization improve processes, policies, and other operations protocol by studying the current processes in place and determining the effectiveness of those processes... Show more	$25-47
   Supply Chain Analyst	A supply chain analyst is responsible for handling the supply chain operations of an organization, aligning processes, and identifying areas of improvement to initiate procedures and create smooth supply delivery transactions. Supply chain analysts monitor the adequacy of stock inventory, including the trends in the market industry, to meet the public demands and ensuring that the business provides those interests... Show more	$24-43

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • DOD
   • Cycle Management
   • ILS
   • Acquisition Strategy
   • Financial Management
   • IPT
   • Logistics Support
   • USMC
   • Acat
   • Configuration Management
   • Technical Manuals
   • Contract Award
   • Management System

   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.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your acquisitions logistics analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An acquisitions logistics analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, acquisitions logistics analysts' average salary in hawaii is 45% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level acquisitions logistics analysts 45% less than senior-level acquisitions logistics analysts.
   • Certifications. An acquisitions logistics analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an acquisitions logistics analyst's salary.

   Average acquisitions logistics analyst salary

   $82,480yearly

   $39.65 hourly rate

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   Entry-level acquisitions logistics analyst salary

   $61,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

4. Writing an acquisitions logistics analyst job description

   A job description for an acquisitions logistics analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an acquisitions logistics analyst job description:

   Acquisitions logistics analyst job description example

   • Bachelor’s Degree; years of experience commensurate with the level
   • Experience with all Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements is required
   • DAWIA Certification or equivalent training in the Logistics field is required for Mid and Senior levels
   • Experience in developing acquisition documentation to support programs in achieving required milestones/events is required
   • Ability to effectively work independently and as part of an integrated team of Government and non-Government stakeholders is required
   • Experience with MCSC policies, processes, and environments is required for Mid and Senior levels
   • Prior exp using and/or providing support for multiple systems in various phases of the acquisition cycle including High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and their associated Family of Munitions, Ground Based Missiles, Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems, Naval C2 systems and the Mobile Tactical Shelter/Mobile Command Vehicle is desired
   • Excellent MS Office skills are required
   • Exceptional interpersonal skills, go-getter attitude, and a passion for the Marine Corps mission are required
   • Strong oral/written communication skills, and analytical capabilities are required
   • DoD SECRET clearance is required

   Alexandria Insights is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, dedicated to helping customers effectively and efficiently use technology to solve significant problems. If you are self-motivated, entrepreneurial, hard-working, and want to get in on the ground floor of a growing small company, please submit your resume. Alexandria Insights is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, veteran status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alexandria Insights will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals who are unable to use the online system to apply due to a disability.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right acquisitions logistics analyst for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with acquisitions logistics analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit acquisitions logistics analysts who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your acquisitions logistics analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit acquisitions logistics analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit acquisitions logistics analysts, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new acquisitions logistics analyst

   Once you've found the acquisitions logistics analyst candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new acquisitions logistics analyst. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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