Junior

Integrated Logistics Support Manager (ils Manager) Coordinator

The defense logistics supporter — coordinating ILS activities for military systems and equipment support.

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Industries that often hire Integrated Logistics Support Manager (ils Manager) Coordinators
Transportation & Logistics · 32%Wholesale & Distribution · 17%Manufacturing · 13%Government · 7%Retail · 5%Professional Services · 4%
Job markets for Integrated Logistics Support Manager (ils Manager) Coordinators
Employment concentration · ~353 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Operations
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Integrated Logistics Support Manager (ils Manager) Coordinator

As an ILS Coordinator, you support integrated logistics support activities for defense or aerospace programs. You're coordinating ILS deliverables, tracking documentation, supporting logistics analyses, and ensuring ILS program requirements are met.

Your day supports ILS program activities. You might track ILS deliverable status, then coordinate with supply chain on provisioning data, then support a logistics support analysis, then manage ILS documentation, then prepare program reports. You're ensuring ILS activities stay on track.

The hardest part is coordinating across multiple ILS elements in a regulated environment. ILS spans many areas (provisioning, technical data, training, etc.), and defense programs have strict requirements. You need to stay organized while handling complexity. The people who thrive here are detail-oriented, enjoy defense/aerospace, and can manage program coordination.

What people in this role value
RelationshipsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
SupportModerate
AchievementModerate
RecognitionModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Integrated Logistics Support Manager (ils Manager) Coordinator
Program typeILS elementsCustomer requirementsCompany sizeProgram phase
ILS coordination varies by program and scope. Different platforms (aircraft, ships, vehicles) have different ILS needs. ILS element focus varies by program phase. Customer requirements (Army, Navy, Air Force) differ. Company size affects team structure and coordination complexity.
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Career Paths

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

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$160K+37%
Professional Services$156K+33%
Financial Services$149K+27%
Energy & Utilities$142K+21%
Government$124K+5%
Compared to Operations average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Integrated Logistics Support Manager (ils Manager) Coordinators (SOC 11-3071.00), 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.
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What it takes to advance
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ILS technical knowledge
Understanding ILS elements opens analyst paths
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Program management
PM skills are valuable in defense
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Customer relations
Government customer relationships matter
Lateral Moves
Logistics Analyst →
If you want to do ILS analysis
Program Coordinator →
If you want broader program coordination
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What program and platform would I support?
What ILS elements are the focus?
How is the ILS team structured?
What customer requirements apply?
What does advancement look like?
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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.

$61K–$181K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
213K
U.S. Employment
+6.1%
10yr Growth
19K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionCoordinationMonitoringActive LearningSystems AnalysisTime ManagementWritingSpeakingComplex Problem Solving
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
11-3071.00

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