LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Air Force STEM$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 1 year of specialized experience comparable to GS-11 level in logistics management.
  • Experience in developing and implementing logistics and equipment management policy.
  • Understanding of acquisition and maintenance requirements for logistics support.
  • Knowledge of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) principles and execution.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage life cycle logistics support for a major weapon system.
  • Implement and evaluate Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) plans.
  • Act as the senior technical advisor on logistics contracts.
  • Communicate program matters as the senior representative.
  • Oversee cradle-to-grave logistics management for Foreign Military Sales.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
  • Potential recruitment incentives may be authorized.
  • Eligibility for various federal leave options.
  • Participation in the DoD Priority Placement Program for certain candidates.
  • Opportunity for continuous learning and professional development.
Full Job Description
Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to advance AFLCMC's ability to acquire, develop, support and sustain Products and Services by generating logistics solutions and supporting personnel.

Duties

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  • Serves as the focal point for planning, management, and coordination of life cycle logistics support for a major weapon system or subsystem.
  • Manages, monitors, evaluates, and coordinates ILS plan implementation.
  • Serves as the senior technical advisor on contracts.
  • Serves as the senior representative and spokesperson in communicating program matters.


Duties may also include FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS):

As an FMS technical expert, responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating total, cradle to grave logistics management to support a complex, major weapons system from the concept through field deployment.

Provides expert advice for complex FMS case management issues and ascertains that overall program performance is achieved as projected.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
  • Recruitment incentives may be authorized
  • Position may require an appropriate security clearance
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Position may be subject to random drug testing
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
  • The employee must meet or be capable of achieving APDP certification as designated on the position description within the defined grace period for that certification level after assignment.
  • This position also requires the employe to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.


Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in developing and implementing logistics and equipment management policy, and/or functioning as part of a logistics management operation providing support to a specific mission, weapon system, or other program..NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  • Knowledge of basic theories and principles of system design, specifications development techniques; and an understanding of acquisition and maintenance requirements as well as organizational functions involved in logistical support.
  • Knowledge of theories and principles of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) planning, development, and execution sufficient to coordinate and integrate function into a total, well structured, and viable program.
  • Knowledge of system life cycle concepts and design as they apply to system research, development, and acquisition.
  • Knowledge of contractual processes, procedures, and technical requirements.
  • Ability to plan, analyze, and coordinate a system or portion of a major system's acquisition and transfer into operational use; to include the identification and correlation of specific requirements for money, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services needed to support the program; and to develop and analyze data to determine logistic objectives and goals, identify support requirements (including funding, contract development, and other technical support requirements), and establish relationships between the participants involved in deploying the plan.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.


PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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