LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Job in Peterson AFB, CO

Vacancy No. 6X-AFPC-12796604-972863-AEA Department U.S. Northern Command
Salary $127,818.00 to $166,163.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/8/2025 Close Date 9/22/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Peterson AFB, CO


Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Joint Logistics Analyst and Strategic Advisor to the Chief, Logistics Operations & Plans Division and Plans Branch Chief of the Logistics and Engineering Directorate (J4), North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM).

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Clarification from the agency

This position is open to HQ NORAD and USNORTHCOM located within the local commuting area of Colorado Springs, CO employees only.

Duties

  1. Serves as the command subject matter expert for Joint Warfighting Concept's (JWC) Joint Concept for Contested Logistics (JCCL) activities.
  2. Incumbent is the subject matter expert on NORAD Region logistics operations and Arctic sustainment responsible for interpreting, developing, and establishing long-range, intermediate, and short-range HD joint logistical plans.
  3. Serves as the J4-HD subject matter expert and advisor for logistical strategic level contingency planning and operations in support of existing and emerging missions.
  4. Develops, implements, facilitates, synchronizes, and executes long-range and crisis action planning, operational plans, policies and programs with a variety of organizations in support of the Commands' Homeland Defense mission.
  5. Serves as the logistics representative to NORAD and USNORTHCOM regarding homeland defense missions tasked in the Joint Strategic Campaign Plan.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • 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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmental Information clearance as a condition of employment.
  • This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, (cont'd)
  • (cont'd) the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position (cont'd)
  • (cont'd) presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
  • May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, Joint (cont'd)
  • (cont'd) Personnel Operation Cell, Contingency Command Center, Future Operations Center, Joint Enabling Capability, and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations may be required in performance of temporary duty (TDY).
  • Employee may be required to work and/or be “on call” after normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends or holidays.
  • In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies.
  • This position has been identified as eligible for situational telework. The position eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee’s eligibility. Telework for civilian employees is a discretionary (cont'd)
  • (cont'd) workplace flexibility, not an entitlement. Employee and their supervisors must complete the DD Form 2946, DoD Telework Agreement, prior to participation in telework programs. (cont'd)
  • (cont'd) Civilian employees who will telework must complete the required training within 30 days of appointment. Under DODI 1035.01_DAFI 36-816, Telework Program, a (cont'd)
  • (cont'd) civilian employee’s telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee’s request.
  • This is an internal announcement and is open to current, permanent, Air Force employees assigned to HQ NORAD and USNORTHCOM located within the local commuting area of Colorado Springs, CO only. (cont'd)
  • (cont'd) All other applicants that apply will be considered outside the area of consideration (AOC) and will not be considered for this vacancy.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions for Logistics Management Series, 0346.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery knowledge of Joint logistics doctrine, Federal Logistics doctrine, regulations and National Laws that impact or influence DOD logistics support operations and planning within the Homeland; understand federal and DoD authorities, policies, directives, instructions and laws that enable or constrain sustainment of DOD Title 10 forces within the Homeland and with NORAD or Theater Security Cooperation partner nations. Expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods required to support the development of strategic logistics plans and policy in support of NORAD and USNORTHCOM Homeland Defense and the Combatant Command Campaign Plan. This includes Secretary of Defense and Joint Staff level synchronization and global integration of national and Combatant Command (CCMD) logistics plans. Expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods plus a thorough understanding of how regulatory or enforcement programs are administered to select and apply appropriate program evaluation and measurement techniques in determining the extent of compliance with rules and regulations issued by the agency, or in measuring and evaluating program accomplishments. Expert knowledge of national security documents from the National Security Council, Homeland Security Council, and Office of the Secretary of Defense necessary to assess and interpret National Military Strategy and how it impacts strategic logistics planning and operations for NORAD & USNORTHCOM Homeland Defense plans and operations. Advanced management knowledge of the joint command and control process, military joint operations doctrine; interactions between the Chairman Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS) logistics planners, and how to lead integration efforts among HQ NORAD and USNORTHCOM, NORAD Regions, Service Components, DOD Agencies and other national emergency agencies. In-depth knowledge of the roles and organizations so as to lead national and regional level logistics planning efforts among supporting Global Combatant Commands, military service components, federal, state, and local agencies for national and regional level homeland defense planning efforts that result in changes or adjustments in national level strategy, policy, or resource allocation. Methodical knowledge and understanding of the National Response Framework, specifically Essential Support Function (ESF) #7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support and ESF #6- (Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services). Knowledge and skills are used to identify and integrate requirements from various interagency logistics specialty areas into a cohesive and comprehensive DOD sustainment plan in support of interagency operations that support DOD and CJCS objectives; resolve complex joint military and/or national interagency logistics problems; to include the synchronization of new interagency logistics developments and doctrine; independently evaluate and edit existing logistics plans and policies pertinent to both Homeland Defense plans and support documents; and to work with foreign governments (Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas) on logistics support planning initiatives.



FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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.Knowledge of joint logistics management principles, concepts, policies, and regulations, including ability to analyze and evaluate logistics programs, strategic planning, and activities. Knowledge of Department of Defense and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sustainment principles, concepts, policies, and regulations, including knowledge and ability to review, analyze, and evaluate logistics operations and limiting factors. Knowledge of U.S military doctrine; Joint policies and procedures; DOD, Services, and Joint organizational structures, and federal emergency organizations.
2. Skill in leading, facilitating, and managing staff members who must work together to establish and implement processes and procedures for dealing with a wide range of strategic and national logistics situations focused on homeland defense and emergency preparedness and response.
3.Skill in maintaining readiness assessment status via automated systems.
4. Ability to use logistical technology systems and capabilities in order to effectively accomplish assigned logistics missions.
5. Skill in organizing and leading special study teams comprised of functional subject matter experts from a variety of federal and DOD organizations to analyze, present findings, and offer proposed recommendations to executive level decision makers for both strategic and operational sustainment problem sets.
6. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of logistics incidents necessary to develop informed, timely, and economical solutions for advising senior leadership. Ability to direct and manage complex studies and analyses that involve collating and coordinating multiple disciplines and practices within the supply chain community across various groups and directorates for the purpose of developing and revising strategic and operational logistics support concept plans and Logistics Supportability Analysis.


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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

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

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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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.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

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APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

  1. Online Application: Questionnaire
  2. Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. Your name MUST be included on your resume.
  3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
  4. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.
  5. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
  6. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

How to Apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/22/2025

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12796604

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."

  • It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
  • If your resume includes photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, or personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., you will not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

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Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Address
NORTHCOM
250 Vandenberg Street
Suite B016
Peterson SFB, CO 80914
US

Next steps

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