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Operations Specialist II, Aerospace & Defense (US)

RemoteUnited States only
Published
Role
Operations
Experience
Mid
Employment
Full-time
Company size
Startup
$23–$26/hr
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Operations Specialist II for US-based remote time-critical logistics/customer operations. Needs experience making judgment calls under pressure, de-escalating shipment/customer issues, sourcing non-standard driver coverage, and availability for 2 weeks of in-person training in Carlsbad, CA.

What you'll do

  • Must be able to perform all responsibilities included in the Operations Specialist I job description, in addition to the following.
  • Independently start carrier traces for failed-to-load or unable-to-locate shipments.
  • Source driver coverage for any segment of an order, including oversized shipments.
  • Use bid/quote request tools to source specialized vehicles and provide cost estimates to customers.
  • Apply training and tenured knowledge to anticipate complications and proactively solve for them.
  • De-escalate most situations without assistance.
  • Know when to escalate an order versus independently resolving it using available resources.
  • Understand the downstream impact of decisions made within an order.
  • Communicate proactively — not just reactively — with customers, drivers, and agents at every step of the shipment process.
  • Maintain any certifications required for your assigned sector and stay current on related compliance requirements.
  • Identify and suggest system features or workflow improvements that would help Operations.
  • Meet minimum metric requirements and customer service standards appropriate for this level.

What they require

  • Demonstrated success as an Operations Specialist I, or equivalent time-critical logistics / customer operations experience.
  • Proven ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information and under time pressure.
  • Track record of de-escalating difficult customer or operational situations without needing to hand it off.
  • Comfort sourcing non-standard solutions (specialized vehicles, oversized loads) rather than defaulting to escalation.
  • Any certifications required for your assigned sector (e.g., Dangerous Goods handling, where applicable), or willingness to obtain them.
  • Continued availability to work the shift pattern required by your team.
  • Available for 2 weeks of training in person on-site in our Carlsbad, CA headquarters.
  • To advance to OS III: Minimum of 6-12 months in the OS II role.
  • To advance to OS III: Consistently meeting or exceeding OS II performance standards, tracked through ongoing 1:1 check-ins and confirmed across two consecutive Semi-Annual Reviews (SARs).
  • To advance to OS III: Demonstrated advanced problem-solving proficiency — independently resolving escalations rather than routing them upward.
  • To advance to OS III: Working understanding of margin and cost tradeoffs as they relate to order decisions.
  • To advance to OS III: Manager recommendation, confirming readiness to operate as an escalation point for the team.

Benefits

  • High-quality health, vision, and dental care plan options.
  • 401K company contribution program.
  • Professional learning and training reimbursements.
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