LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Military Sealift Command

$85K — $102K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of logistics experience, particularly in military operations.
  • Proven track record in inventory management and oversight of government assets.
  • Strong ability to communicate complex logistics issues to diverse audiences.
  • Experience working directly with Defense Logistics Agency and other military logistics organizations.
  • Expertise in conducting root cause analysis and implementing process changes.
  • Background in preparing and delivering high-level briefings to senior executives.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct root cause analysis for audit deficiencies and report findings.
  • Implement corrective actions and process changes to ensure compliance.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR).
  • Analyze inventory demand and costs to optimize inventory positioning.
  • Coordinate the availability and delivery of Planned Program Requirements (PPR).

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive federal employee benefits package.
  • Eligibility for recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives.
  • Potential for relocation incentives to offset moving costs.
  • Opportunity for career advancement through various openings within the federal system.
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST in the Logistics (N4) Department of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND.

Duties

  • You will perform and report root cause analysis of internal/external audit deficiencies to identify process and/or system/ deviations/ deficiencies.
  • You will identify and implement corrective actions process changes, Accountable Property System of Record software modifications, personnel training to ensure strict compliance with programmatic requirements including documentation and reporting
  • You will be a subject matter expert in Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) and inventory management/oversight of government assets in direct support of supply chain management and performance.
  • You will analyze inventory demand, customer wait time, and associated costs ( e.g. inventory carrying and transportation) to optimize SBS inventory positioning.


Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.


Qualifications

GS-13 Your resume must demonstrate at least one years of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector:

  • Experience conducting direct liaison with Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Navy Weapon System Support (NAVWSS) item managers, US Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS, formerly USTRANSCOM) and commercial vendors.
  • Experience ensuring shore-based spares remain fully identifiable, locatable, and ready-for-issue.
  • Experience maintaining and updating critical certifications, including American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Coast Guard Inspection certificates, for senior review.
  • Experience coordinating the seamless availability and delivery of Planned Program Requirements (PPR).
  • Experience analyzing data to provide precise, forecasted material demands for fleet operations.
  • Experience communicating complex logistics issues both orally and in writing to diverse audiences.
  • Experience briefing ship management teams, including masters, chief engineers, and class managers.
  • Experience delivering high-level configuration and readiness presentations to senior government executives.


Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined well qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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