LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Air Force Materiel Command

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized logistics experience, preferably in a defense or acquisition environment.
  • Familiarity with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) planning and execution.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement logistics policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of systems design, specifications development, and acquisition requirements.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point for life cycle logistics support for assigned weapon systems.
  • Manage and evaluate ILS plan implementation throughout acquisition projects.
  • Assist in developing logistic evaluation criteria to assess contractor performance.
  • Represent senior officials in program matters at command conferences and briefings.
  • Integrate supply, maintenance, procurement, and quality assurance functions into logistics activities.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
  • Eligibility for relocation costs and other incentives may be considered.
  • Potential for travel may be involved in job duties.
  • Opportunity for professional development within the federal framework.
  • Access to security clearance processes and government job stability.
Full Job Description
Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to 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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  1. Serves as the focal point for planning, management, and coordination of life cycle logistics support for a major weapon system or subsystem. Responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating the total cradle-to-grave life cycle logistics support for assigned systems or subsystems, integrating separate functions of supply, maintenance, procurement, and quality assurance into logistics activities required to sustain system fielding.
  2. Manages, monitors, evaluates, and coordinates ILS plan implementation. Manages and monitors acquisition projects throughout their execution. Monitors functional and supporting organization compliance with milestones and performance criteria.
  3. Serves as the senior technical advisor on contracts. Assists users in translating project plans into contractual documents. Develops comprehensive logistics evaluation criteria to measure contractor progress in meeting program objectives.
  4. Serves as the senior representative and spokesperson in communicating program matters. Represents higher-level officials at command conferences to advise on current and future status of the program relative to acquisition logistics.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • 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.
  • Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • This position may require travel.
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.


Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-3, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is described as ndependently planning, organizing and generating the logistical solution activities of an organization. Assisted with developing goals and objectives that integrate organization and logistics objectives. Aid in establishing, revising, or reviewing policies, procedures, mission objectives and organization design for the staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.. 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:

1. Knowledge of basic theories and principles of systems design, specifications development techniques; and an

understanding of acquisition and maintenance requirements as well as organizational functions involved in

logistical support.

2. Knowledge of theories and principles of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) planning, development, and

execution sufficient to coordinate and integrate functions into a total, well structured, and viable program.

3. Knowledge of system life cycle concepts and design as they apply to system research, development, and

acquisition.

4. Knowledge of contractual processes, procedures, and technical requirements.

5. 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.

6. 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.

DHA JOAs will be open for 120 days to fill like vacancies.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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.

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

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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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