SummaryThis is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Modified DoD Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
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- Develop, review, and approve sustainment, logistics, and maintenance requirements analyses for Navy aircraft, aviation systems, and naval weapon systems across all life-cycle phases (development, production, deployment, and disposal).
- Lead planning and justification of continuous sustainment requirements, and coordinate activation of life-cycle support for Navy aviation/weapon systems operating in host-nation environments (e.g., basing, shipboard operations, deployed detachments).
- Plan and manage procurement actions (e.g., aviation spares, missile/weapon spares, support equipment, technical data, training devices, and organizational/intermediate/depot-level maintenance support) required to deliver full life-cycle sustainment.
- Conduct on-site reviews and assessments of contractor sustainment testing, maintenance procedures, logistics demonstrations, and mock-ups for aircraft, aircraft subsystems, and naval weapon systems to ensure readiness and supportability.
- Review, validate, and approve sustainment-related inputs to price-outs, Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA), and budget submissions for assigned Naval Aviation / Naval Weapons FMS cases and international programs.
- Integrate aviation and weapons life-cycle logistics considerations into program decision-making, balancing technical performance, cost, schedule, and international partner operational requirements.
- Serve as the primary logistics interface with the program offices (e.g., NAVAIR, NAVSEA, weapons program offices), DOD stakeholders, and foreign government defense representatives on all sustainment matters for Navy aircraft /weapon systems.
- Prepare and deliver clear, persuasive oral and written briefings to senior U.S. Government officials, industry management, and international partners, explaining complex Naval Aviation and Naval Weapons sustainment concepts.
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Conditions of employment- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- 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.
- This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
- 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.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-12/13) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1. Applying advanced logistics management principles, methods, and practices to U.S. Navy aviation and/or naval weapon systems, with specific emphasis on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or international sustainment operations.
2. Serving as a life cycle logistics lead or subject matter expert for a Navy aircraft, aviation subsystem, or naval weapon system, with authority to recommend or take action on logistics support elements (e.g., maintenance planning, supply support, technical data, support equipment, training, facilities, and PHS&T) throughout the system life cycle.
3. Using Life Cycle Logistics Management concepts and tools to develop or review logistics documentation and analyses (e.g., logistics support analysis, sustainment strategies, provisioning, maintenance plans) for Naval Aviation / Naval Weapons international programs or FMS cases.
4. Working with, or having substantial knowledge of, DOD and Department of the Navy budget processes, Security Assistance funding (e.g., FMS, FMF, other SA funds), and the roles and responsibilities of Navy program offices (e.g., NAVAIR, NAVSEA), Systems Commands, and foreign government defense representatives in the FMS environment.
5. Preparing and delivering clear, logical, and well supported oral and written presentations to senior stakeholders (U.S. Government, industry, and/or international defense partners), including the ability to explain complex Naval Aviation and Naval Weapons logistics concepts across cultural and organizational boundaries.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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.
Additional informationA 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.
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
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.
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.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
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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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