Mid-Level

Acquisitions Logistics Analyst

The procurement operations analyst — analyzing logistics and supply chain aspects of acquisitions.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Acquisitions Logistics Analyst

As an Acquisitions Logistics Analyst, you analyze the logistics and supply chain implications of acquisitions. You might evaluate delivery capabilities, assess supply chain integration challenges, or analyze the operational aspects of procurement decisions. This role bridges acquisition and logistics functions.

Your day involves analysis at the intersection of procurement and logistics. You might evaluate vendor delivery capabilities, analyze supply chain costs in acquisition decisions, assess integration requirements, and support logistics planning for acquired goods or services. You need analytical skills and understanding of both procurement and logistics.

The hardest part is working across functional boundaries. Acquisitions and logistics often operate separately, and you need to bring them together effectively. You need to understand both domains and translate between them. The people who thrive here are analytically strong and comfortable working across organizational silos.

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IndependenceAbove avg
RecognitionModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
RelationshipsModerate
SupportLower
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Organization typeAnalysis focusSystem integrationTeam structureScope
This hybrid role varies significantly by organization. Government acquisitions have specific logistics requirements. Commercial organizations may focus on supply chain integration. The balance between acquisition analysis and logistics analysis varies.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Acquisitions Logistics Analysts (SOC 13-1081.02), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Career Growth OptionsBusiness Operations track →
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$49K–$132K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
236K
U.S. Employment
+16.7%
10yr Growth
26K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

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Skills & Requirements

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringSystems AnalysisSpeakingSystems EvaluationJudgment and Decision MakingWriting
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