Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist

• Serves as the Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC) Chief, providing authoritative advice for the planning, development, and execution of logistics programs involving equipment, supplies, medical, engineering, and contracting support.
• Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of logistics support during contingency operations and exercises, resolving specific problems as required.
• Develops and provides logistics input and staff advice on higher-echelon policies, procedures, and directives to ensure integration with interagency and international partners.
• Identifies, monitors, and synchronizes all aspects of deployment, distribution, and sustainment across the Joint Logistics Enterprise (JLEnt), including coordination with DLA and USTRANSCOM.
• Develops written staff products such as OPLANs, CONPLANs, and decision briefs for senior leadership on program status, accomplishments, and requirements.
• Leads and participates in the planning and execution of major USSOUTHCOM exercises such as PANAMAX, TRADEWINDS, and FUSED RESPONSE.
• Evaluates logistical plans for feasibility and efficiency, particularly in support of Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) operations.
• Directs, coordinates, and oversees the work of the branch, formulating program goals, setting priorities, and ensuring the effective use of staff experience and abilities.
• Oversees the career development of assigned personnel, explains performance expectations, and promotes a culture of dignity, respect, and inclusivity.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Designated Tier 5, Special Sensitive (High Risk). Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access as a condition of employment.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• Per AR 690-11, this "Key" position cannot be vacated during mobilization. The incumbent must be exempted from active duty recall and will receive training to sustain base operations and ensure mission accomplishment during national emergencies.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Incumbent may be subject to extended Temporary Duty or worldwide deployments during crisis situations to perform mission essential functions as determined by management.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport.
• Incumbent may be required to work non-standard duty hours (e.g., shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime-both scheduled and unscheduled.
• Must obtain and maintain Country/Theater Clearance per the Foreign Clearance Guide located at: https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm.
• Incumbent must obtain smallpox and anthrax vaccinations and complete any pre-employment screening and pertinent immunizations for country entry.
• Per DoDM 8140.03, non-software/AI cyber roles must meet: 1) Foundational requirements in 9 months, 2) Resident requirements in 12 months, and 3) 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per work role code (overlapping allowed).

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes serving as a focal point for logistics operations and providing staff advice on higher-echelon policies and directives. This includes synchronizing Joint Logistics Enterprise (JLEnt) efforts by monitoring deployment, distribution, and sustainment; evaluating logistical plans for feasibility and efficiency in support of exercises and contingencies such as Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR); and mitigating logistics risks within the area of responsibility. This also includes directing and overseeing the formulation of program goals and work plans, setting priorities for a logistics branch, and advising staff to ensure the effective utilization of their experience and training.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Accountability
• Customer Service
• Decisiveness
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Resilience

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).



Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a(n) LOGISTICS MGMT SERIES Career Field 13 position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Advanced In-hire may be authorized subject to organization/management discretion.
• Relocation, Recruitment, or Retention Incentive may be authorized subject to organization/management discretion.