Logistics Manager - Dangerous Goods & Classified Materials

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Deployments Team manages the coordination and execution of fielding Anduril’s hardware and software products worldwide. Working across Product, Engineering, Growth, Business Development, Technical Operations, and Mission Operations, Deployments oversees forward logistics, site installation, maintenance & repairs, field inventory management, sustainment and reverse logistics. The team is central to ensuring effective customer and mission success, shaping the future of Anduril’s defense solutions.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Logistics Manager - DG & Classified Materials. In this role, you will build and manage a dangerous goods & classified materials policy, guidance, training, and ensure the secure and compliant movement of materials around the world. You will shape and scale operations, processes, and standards to deliver best-in-class, white-glove deployment services.
A successful candidate brings an expert level of experience in dangerous goods transportation and secure movement of classified materials. You will build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure on-time, successful deployments in support of critical missions around the world. This is a great opportunity for a dangerous goods professional with a passion for national security and cutting-edge technology.
WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop and Implement Policy & Compliance Frameworks
• Establish and maintain dangerous goods (DG) and classified material handling policies, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR, DOT, IATA, IMDG, DOD 5220.22-M, NISPOM).
• Serve as Anduril’s subject matter expert (SME) on hazardous materials transportation, special permits, and classified material handling.
• Create and continuously update a comprehensive inventory of all dangerous goods materials, ensuring accurate identification, and classification.
• Secure & Compliant Transportation Management
• Oversee the end-to-end movement of hazardous and classified materials, ensuring secure and timely delivery for deployments worldwide.
• Work with carriers, freight forwarders, and government partners to establish compliant shipping lanes and handling procedures.
• Develop and maintain chain-of-custody protocols for classified materials, ensuring strict security and accountability.
• Operational Execution & Risk Mitigation
• Build scalable logistics processes for the safe transport, storage, and deployment of sensitive materials.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to prevent security incidents or compliance violations.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for any shipping, security, or regulatory non-compliance events.
• Strategic Scaling & Optimization
• Design and implement dangerous goods infrastructure that supports the rapid scaling of Anduril’s deployments.
• Work closely with engineering, and manufacturing teams to assess new products for dangerous goods classification and maintain updated Safety Data Sheets.
• Identify and integrate new solutions to enhance visibility and security in DG & classified transportation.
• Develop and Implement Training Programs
• Design and deliver detailed internal training courses on the handling, packing, transportation, and compliance regulations for dangerous goods and classified materials.
• Establish certification programs to ensure personnel handling DG and classified shipments meet regulatory and operational standards.
• Maintain training records, conduct annual refresher courses, and perform audits to ensure ongoing adherence to the standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of extensive dangerous goods and classified materials experience, with at least 2 years in a training role.
• Holds a current domestic and international certification in Dangerous Goods transport for all modes (land, air, sea) from an industry accepted source. (IATA, IMDG, 49 CFR)
• Experience managing special permits, licensing, and secure transport for sensitive defense related materials.
• Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, and all levels of management.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and remove obstacles for your teams; willing to roll up your sleeves and tackle any challenge.
• Must be able to develop solutions to problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements.
• Customer-focused mindset with a track record of delivering high-quality results in fast-paced or ambiguous environments.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance