LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

DUTY 1: This position performs logistics management operations involving difficult and unusual issues related to planning, coordinating, managing, or evaluating the logistical actions required to support assigned mission, weapons systems, subsystem, project, or other designated program.

DUTY 2: Coordinates with functional specialist in conducting life-cycle analysis, and identifying specific requirements and capabilities, lead times, costs, and other matters affecting logistics planning. Analyzes and provides workable solutions to critical short-and long-range logistics issues related to program effectiveness and direction.

DUTY 3: Develops logistics guidance in response to policy and recommendations from the Chief of Maintenance, Director of Logistics and Systems, and Commander. Assists in development of logistics portions of Concepts of Operations, Operational Requirement Documents, and Mission Operational Requirement Documentation, for new mission areas and revises logistic support plans as required.

DUTY 4: Provides management, acquisition and technical expertise to support program reviews, evaluations, and technical discussions associated with system installations, repairs, upgrades, modifications, and logistic sustainment.

DUTY 5: Provides knowledge/guidance of DOD and Air Force maintenance management directives, policies, and regulations is required in order to provide advice and guidance to the staff functions on the use and interpretation of data elements, the analysis process, trends, and the root cause and effect relationship portrayed by mission system maintenance management performance parameters.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Employee may be required to undergo random CI polygraph examinations in accordance with security regulations involving material handled.
• May be required to work irregular duty hours.
• Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification must be met within 3 years.

Qualifications

This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.?

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, concepts, and practices in a professional or administrative occupation, such as would be gained through extended graduate study or experience and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments; and/or a comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge of a technical field and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures. The incumbent must demonstrate experience and expertise in the theory and application of advanced electronics, geophysical science, whole air and particulate theory/collection, applications, Intersite and long haul communications, radio frequency propagation, hydroacoustic and infrasonic systems, special collection techniques, airborne equipment support, and computer/ software in support of installed/proposed USAEDS systems. The position requires a broad and working knowledge of requirements, financial, engineering, and system management processes, concepts, principles, and practices. This knowledge must be supported with experience in the related fields of configuration management, logistics, acquisition, and project life-cycle management of diverse and complex projects. In addition, a comprehensive knowledge of maintenance management processes and procedures is necessary to determine how well the analysis of significant data element portrays actual mission performance.. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

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. Comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, principles, methods, procedures, and other guidance related to various functions of life-cycle logistics support; and understanding of the interrelationships of various disciplines required to manage systems/ projects/ programs.
2. In-depth knowledge of organization, and understanding of the specialized needs of the programs or operational areas supported.
3. Knowledge of agency programming, planning, funding, and management information systems and ability to integrate the separate logistics support functions in planning and implementing a logistics management program.
4. Ability to coordinate effectively with functional specialists to identify specific requirements, and to develop and adjust plans and schedules to meet requirements and ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, and to work effectively with groups and individuals in planning efforts and in working out solutions to problems or questions.
5. Ability to apply qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to analyze current and/or projected operating programs, to evaluate effectiveness of logistics support, and resolve logistics management issues.
6. Knowledge of security procedures to maintain control of classified material.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
1. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed
2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

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.

Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

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Additional information

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Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.