Logistics Management Officer

United States Special Operations Command

• $100K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in logistics management within military or federal operations.
  • Ability to provide complex logistics solutions and evaluate management programs.
  • Experience identifying resource requirements for logistics strategies.
  • Strong analytical skills for assessing and solving procedural deficiencies.
  • Demonstrated leadership in supervising and mentoring a high-performing team in logistics.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the principal advisor to DCS, G4 for USASOC logistics operations.
  • Direct execution and implementation of logistics career programs.
  • Approve funding for military purchase requests, contracts, and inter-service agreements.
  • Review operational summaries to address logistics shortfalls or impacts.
  • Identify and allocate authorized personnel resources for logistics functions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
  • Access to federal healthcare options for employees and families.
  • Retirement plans and savings options including a pension.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Federal Employee Training Program for continued professional development.
Full Job Description
Summary

About the Position: US ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND DCS, G-4 FORT BRAGG, NC.

Duties

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  • Serves as Principal Executive and Advisor to DCS, G4 for the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC).
  • Directs and oversees the execution and implementation of the Logistics Career Programs.
  • Serves as the command logistics subject matter expert for the approval of funding for Military Inter-departmental Purchase Requests, contracts and task orders, and Inter-service Support Agreement. missions.
  • Reviews operational summaries and recommends solutions to logistics shortfalls and problems or identifies the tactical and operational impact on operations and training.
  • Identifies requirements, organizes, and distributes authorized personnel resources.


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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
  • A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time.


Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
  • People with Disabilities, Schedule A
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998


In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Providing solutions to complex and precedent setting logistics issues submitted by subordinate organizations. 2) Evaluating logistics management programs to ensure goals, milestones, and objectives are met by subordinate organizations. 3) Identifying resource requirements for a program's logistics strategy and support programs; 4) Analyzing system and equipment performance data to resolve technical or procedural deficiencies; and 5) Executing delegated authority as a principal member of the leadership team, directly leading, supervising, and mentoring a high-performing professional staff to resolve complex, precedent-setting logistics issues across a multi-echelon special operations enterprise. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Accountability
  • Customer Service
  • Decisiveness
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Resilience


Some positions allow education as a substitution, this position is based on experience only.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 13 position
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized.
  • Advanced in Hire may be authorized.
  • Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
  • Advanced leave may be authorized.
  • Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.


Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/[redacted]2-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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