logistics management specialist

Duties

Serves as an expert logistics management specialist concerned with directing, developing, and performing logistics management operations that involve planning, coordinating, and evaluating the execution of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS). Applies mastery knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of ILS functions to the extent that the employee is responsible for most or all of the logistics elements. Oversees cradle to grave intensive logistics management to support a complex, major weapons system from concept through field deployment. Performs the full range of planning, liaison, contract monitoring, equipment, and organizational interface, controlling other government elements supporting the effort and logistics phases of field exercises and tests. Manages the processes of planning, directing, managing, monitoring, and evaluating, and correcting deficiencies in ILS throughout the research, development, and acquisition process. Applies the principles of life cycle management, and as the component expert, considers facilities, equipment, geographic/climate conditions, and usage projections to oversee and monitor the planning and implementation. Coordinates with representatives of other components and organizations concerning precedent-setting, controversial, sensitive, and/or complex issues. Recommends new logistics support concepts such as acquisition or integrated Logistics Support plans.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Secret Security clearance required. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Term employment is subject to a one year trial period.

Qualifications

Hiring Organization: INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT CTR COMM SECURITY LOG ACT CRYPTOGRAPHIC SYS DIV ABERDEEN FLD OFC (LHAA) MATRIXED TO PM TACTICAL RADIO, PRODUCT LEAD COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY

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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments (Army Time Lmtd) Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments

Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 5 years with annual renewal by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.

Term Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 5 years with annual renewal. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.

Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.

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 in this document .

Experience required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (NH-02).

Specialized experience: 1) Interpreting or reviewing logistics policy/regulatory guidance for all aspects of Life Cycle Integrated Logistics Support (ILS); 2) Managing integrated logistics support activities for major weapons systems to include any of the following: Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Item Unique Identification (IUID) Plans, Basic of Issue Plan, Type Classification; Reviewing Fielding Plans, Computer Based Training, New Equipment Training, Transition to Sustainment, Tech Manuals Validation/Verification, or Depot support. 3. Utilize software applications (automation tools) to design and generate reports/schedules, briefing material and documentation to brief leadership on recommendations.

The pay band NH-03 includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-12 to GS-13. Other initiatives under the Acquisition Demonstration Project include simplified classification, streamlined hiring process and expanded developmental opportunities.

This position is subject to organizational compensation limits as identified in the organization's CCAS business rules or separate compensation management strategy policy.

Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) is participating in an alternative personnel system known as the Acquisition Demonstration Project. The NH-03 pay band is equivalent to the GS-12, Step 01 to GS-13, Step 10.

This non-supervisory position is subject to a salary control point equivalent to the GS 13, step 05 base salary, or if the incumbent's salary currently exceeds the GS-13, step 05 level the incumbent's salary will be put on a salary control point at the incumbents existing salary.

Management is responsible during the interview process to advise the incumbent of the salary control point and the ramifications of the position being subject to a control point.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
CommunicationsPlanning and EvaluatingProblem SolvingProject Management

Additional information

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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) LIFE CYCLE LOGISTICS Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Relocation/Retention/Recruitment Incentive will not be authorized. Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) will not be authorized. Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized. Advance Leave Accrual will not be authorized. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position is subject to organizational compensation limits as identified in the organization's CCAS business rules or separate compensation management strategy policy. Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) is participating in an alternative personnel system known as the Acquisition Demonstration Project. The NH-03 pay band is equivalent to the GS-12, Step 01 to GS-13, Step 10. This non-supervisory position is subject to a salary control point equivalent to the GS 13, step 05 base salary, or if the incumbent's salary currently exceeds the GS-13, step 05 level the incumbent's salary will be put on a salary control point at the incumbents existing salary. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Foundational Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.

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