Defense Logistics Agency

Logistics Management Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency$80K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in petroleum logistics or related field.
  • Experience conducting analysis and preparing reports for military operations.
  • Ability to provide regional assessments for logistics planning in military exercises.
  • Demonstrated capacity to recommend operational improvements for fuel stock management.
  • Technical expertise in resolving complex problems in petroleum logistics management.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze fuel stock data and propose adjustments to enhance military support operations.
  • Develop comprehensive assessments of regional logistics operations for military engagements.
  • Participate in interagency study groups to innovate petroleum logistics solutions.
  • Prepare and present briefings to senior military and DLA leadership regarding operational strategies.
  • Lead initiatives to improve the efficiency of logistics processes in the DLA Energy division.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.
  • Flexible work schedule options to enhance work-life balance.
  • Opportunity for professional development and advancement within the federal workforce.
  • Involvement in critical operations that support national defense and security.
  • Work in a role that emphasizes compliance with the law and service to the public.
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Duties

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  • Serves as a regional petroleum logistics operations, planning, and intelligence analyst within the DLA Energy Plans and Operations Division.
  • Provides comprehensive regional assessments and reports of a designated theater of operations by reviewing information related to logistic operations for military operations and exercises.
  • Performs analysis on fuel stock data in the Inventory Management Plan (IMP) and recommends revisions to stock levels to enhance DLA Energy ability to support DoD requirements.
  • Leads or participates as a technical expert, in interagency study groups to resolve problems existing in petroleum logistics management which require innovative solutions.
  • Prepare briefings to advise customers, top level DOD logistic managers, and senior DLA Leadership concerning overall operational plans and proposals.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible Schedule
  • Security Requirements: Special Sensitive with TS with SCI
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: No


Qualifications

To qualify for a Logistics Management Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • Researches and performs analyses to determine availability of fuel to support operations or potential contingency operations.
  • Prepares briefings and reports related to petroleum logistics management in order to advise top-level management and leaders.


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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

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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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