--- title: 'Logistician (202611B) at PURVIS' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/logistician-202611b-purvis-newport-f7d58tvkf60r' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-09' --- # Logistician (202611B) at PURVIS - **Company:** PURVIS - **Location:** Newport, RI - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-11-06 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/purvis/1b454fb2-1d64-45a0-ab6e-83aad009f905 ## Job description PURVIS Systems is a technology solutions partner that develops, implements and maintains mission-critical solutions for federal and local government agencies. We have an immediate opening for a Naval Logistician to join a fast-paced and exiting work environment. This position is full-time (Monday through Friday) and is on-site at our client location located in Newport, RI. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include: - Review acquisition data for accuracy and recommend improvements to material purchasing processes. - Enter and maintain material acquisition data in management systems to initiate and track procurement activities. - Research material information, purchase orders, and shipment status using applicable logistics systems and databases. - Generate material management documentation, including Material Transfer Requests (MTRs), as required. - Monitor and update material acquisition records daily to ensure accurate tracking from procurement through delivery. - Provide timely material order status updates and respond to customer inquiries. - Collect, analyze, and compile logistics data to support customer reporting requirements. - Maintain and update internal databases used to track material acquisitions and inventory information. - Assist with inventory analysis, physical inventories, and other material management activities as needed. Qualifications: - Bachelors degree or training that is directly relevant to this particular type of work is a plus. - Experience with naval logistics, material management, procurement, or inventory tracking preferred. - Familiarity with Haystack, OneTouch, Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP), System for Award Management (SAM), and applicable shipping and material management systems preferred. - Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required. - Experience with Microsoft Access database development and maintenance preferred. - Experience with Microsoft Power BI for data analysis and reporting preferred. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels. - Ability to follow standard operating procedures, meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment. Candidate must be able to obtain a government security clearance to the level of SECRET. PURVIS has  been committed to sustainable growth since our inception in 1973, striving for continual improvement without ever losing sight of our core values: transparency, integrity, and teamwork. We provide the tools and path for each employee to be successful – and in return, ask you to play a pivotal role in helping your peers and clients be successful, providing top-notch teamwork and service. Peace of Mind at PURVIS means knowing your work provides immeasurable value to our team, our partners and our clients. The PURVIS Team values the health and financial security of every employee. This is why we have chosen to offer all full‐time employees a comprehensive package of group benefit programs with enrollment options intended to offer flexibility – in both plan selection and level of coverage to maximize the value of your benefits as cost effective and affordable without compromising quality. PURVIS values the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. ## About PURVIS ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: PURVIS Systems is a technology solutions partner that develops, implements, and maintains mission‑critical systems for federal and local governments, specializing in station alerting for 911 first responders and the Department of Defense. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Middletown, Rhode Island, United States - **Founded**: 1973 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting; Defense & Public Safety; Government Technology - **Target customers**: Federal agencies (DoD, NIH), local governments, public safety organizations (fire, police, EMS) - **Mission / Purpose**: Provide peace of mind by delivering mission‑critical solutions that protect life, safety, and property. ## Products & Services - **Fire Station Alerting System (FSAS)**: Hardware and software solution that automates station alerting for fire and EMS departments, enabling rapid, reliable response. - **Electronic Notification System (ENS)**: Mass notification platform for government and public safety agencies. - **DoD Systems Integration & Engineering**: Custom engineering, systems integration, and sustainment services for the U.S. Department of Defense, including submarine augmentation systems and sonar/acoustic intelligence solutions. - **Configuration & Requirements Management**: Specialized management services for complex government programs. - **Training & Support**: Systems training and on‑call installation/repair services (e.g., FDNY SCADA contract). ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$27M** (latest estimate); Total Funding – not applicable (bootstrapped/growth from operations) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Department of Defense, Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, Fire Department of New York (FDNY), National Institutes of Health (NIH) - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount of **126 employees** (+6.9% YoY, +13 people) - Awarded a **$37.3M contract** from NUWC Division Newport (June 2024) - Awarded a **$4.95M, 5‑year contract** with FDNY for SCADA installation and repair (Dec 2024) - Achieved **CMMC Level 2 Certification** with a perfect assessment score (July 2025) ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep domain expertise**: Leadership team with extensive U.S. Naval warfare and public safety experience; many staff are retired military/submarine specialists. - **Long‑standing trust**: Over 50 years of operating history; trusted by the DoD, NIH, and major public safety agencies. - **Nimble yet capable**: Large enough to win major federal contracts, small enough to remain flexible and responsive. - **Certified security posture**: CMMC Level 2 certification signals strong cybersecurity maturity for defense contracts. ## Strategic Focus - **Sustainable growth** while preserving core values of transparency, integrity, and teamwork. - **Expanding DoD and public safety footprints** – leveraging recent contract wins to deepen relationships with federal and municipal customers. - **Continuous improvement** in station alerting and notification technologies, with emphasis on reliability and mission readiness. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Highly collaborative, supportive management, and a focus on teamwork. Employees are empowered to bring unique perspectives to complex challenges. - **Career advancement**: Access to training workshops, career development, and mentorship from industry experts. - **Compensation & benefits**: Competitive medical/dental/vision plans, 401k packages, generous PTO, and paid holidays. - **Work environment**: Primarily on‑site roles (Middletown, RI; Virginia Beach, VA; Newport, RI). The company emphasises a personable, close‑knit atmosphere. - **Mission‑driven**: Work directly impacts life‑safety and national security – “your work provides immediate and immeasurable value.” ## Sources 1. [purvis.com – Join Our Team](https://www.purvis.com/join-our-team/) 2. [purvis.com – Leadership](https://www.purvis.com/about-us/leadership/) 3. [jobs.lever.co/purvis – Open Positions](https://jobs.lever.co/purvis) 4. [linkedin.com/company/purvis-systems](https://www.linkedin.com/company/purvis-systems) 5. 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