Summary

This vacancy is for a GS-0346-13, Logistics Management Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, MAJOR SYSTEMS ACQUISITION ASSISTANT PEO SURFACE in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

Duties

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You will serve as a Logistics Management Specialist and as a subject matter expert in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), logistics sustainment, and federal acquisition policies and procedures related to acquisition logistics functions. Incumbent develops, plans, and implements ILS and logistics sustainment infrastructure for CG-9 projects; provides direction for logistics support advancement; develops and implements logistics policy and procedures; and evaluates system ILS integration with other project and systems engineering activities.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Managing ILS tasks performed under development and acquisition contracts and assisting in developing cost estimates and spend plans.
• Developing and implementing logistics policies, plans, and programs tailored to the unique project.
• Preparing optimized ILS and sustainment plans and processes supporting U.S. Coast Guard mission readiness, system availability, and operational effectiveness.
• Planning for full lifecycle support of asset production including evaluating sources of repair, conducting market research, identification of sustainment solutions, and managing business case analyses for performance-based logistics support alternatives.
• Translating ILS requirements into contractual requirements using statements of work, contract data requirements list (DD Forms 1423) and tailored data item descriptions (DIDs).

Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

Incumbent is expected to obtain/maintain Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification (Level III) within 12 months of hire.

Required to meet the DHS Lifecycle Logistics Level III professional acquisition certification requirements within 18 months of assignment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Date of Birth (DOB)
• Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
• Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

Key Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance.
• This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
• You will be expected to obtain/maintain Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification (Level III) within 12 months of hire.
• You are required to meet the DHS Lifecycle Logistics Level III professional acquisition certification requirements within 18 months of assignment.

The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Specialized experience may include the following:

• Drafting logistics related procedures and guidance documents, developing resource requirements to support acquisition projects.
• Assisting in the management of cost, schedule and performance for the delivery of integrated logistics support products, and tracking and managing logistics contract deliverable items.
• Identifies gaps in logistics support for new or modified asset systems.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Benefits

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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.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.