LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Clarification from the agency

Internal Permanent Air Force Employees in the Logistics Career Field Only

DUTY 1:

Performs Career Broadening assignments/duties; working with a multi-functional Senior Logistics Manager providing materiel management guidance/support for all USSOCOM SOF AT&L-managed acquisition and sustainment programs. This includes the development, review, and validation of materiel management requirements, operational and interim support plans, performance criteria, etc., to ensure accountability, financial reporting, and audit standards are met. Supports/advises SOF AT&L program management offices' regarding materiel management requirements. Coordinates efforts to ensure appropriate logistics management of SOF AT&L materiel using USSOCOM's Accountable Property System of Record (APSR). Supports SOF AT&L Accountable Inventory Officer on issues affecting all classes of supply stocked, stored, and issued from SOF AT&L designated warehouses. Assists in development and implementation of policy/guidelines for operation of inventory facilities IAW USSOCOM policies to include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for warehouse functions of maintenance, returns, frustrated cargo, and inbound/outbound operations. Assists in the development and documentation of best practices for SOF AT&L property accountability functions to include fielding, field returns, equipment disposition, demilitarization / disposal, and Government Furnished Property (GFP) management. Supports / enables PEOs' Program Management property accountability processes geared towards achieving auditability. Assists in the implementation and enforcement of property accountability regulations at the appropriate level and in providing regulatory guidance to PMs on responsibility to maintain property accountability and to provide oversight of property accountable records for USSOCOM.

DUTY 2:

In a Career Broadening capacity, ensures weapon systems are acquired, fielded, and sustained using appropriate tailored logistics support strategies resulting in affordable and sustainable weapon systems. Participates with other DoD representatives in the development of functional requirements for emerging systems. Ensures Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) objectives are developed. recorded, and tracked from user requirements through disposal of assigned acquisition program materiel. Provides advice on the tailoring of ILS objectives for the acquisition of defense systems / equipment to optimize systems availability/reliability and minimize logistics footprint to reduce operations and total ownership costs. Advises Program Manager (PM) on a comprehensive product support strategy. Evaluates product support plans and alternatives to ensure optimal use of resources without degrading operational readiness. Advises PM on desired product support outcomes achieved through appropriate product support arrangements. Develops, reviews, and analyzes product support plans and schedules for
complex systems. Provides guidance to PM to develop solicitations for Life Cycle Sustainment Manager (LCSM) selection and makes recommendation of LCSMs based on their ability and proposed cost to accomplish the task. Provides guidance in the development of logistics-related Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), logistics section of Statement of Objectives (SOO)/Statement of Work (SOW), and Requests for Information/Proposals (RFI/RFPs). Conducts logistics assessments/evaluations on programs and systems. Ensures the time phasing of logistics program elements is consistent with systems materiel fielding plans and/or modifications, upgrades. or purchase of various systems. Ensures criteria is developed and defined to measure and analyze Reliability, Availability. and Maintainability (RAM) data to support full life cycle sustainment of new acquisitions and legacy programs in the PEO's portfolio. Reviews requirements documents.

DUTY 3:

Carries out special projects and assignments designed to meet the career broadening intent of the position. Represents the concerns of the organization at meetings and conferences preparing staff studies and various documents to meet special needs. Develops and presents oral presentations; leading and/or serving on steering committees or completing a project aimed at improving organizational effectiveness. Provides responsive and timely support to customers, actively supports achievement of financial program goals and objectives. Works to achieve and support quality improvement in all products and services and takes a proactive approach in providing customer assistance. Contributes to timely and viable resolution of issues and problems that are complete, effective, coordinated, and well researched. Establishes effective professional working relationships with coworkers, or contacts outside the organization contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Mobility is a condition of employment; employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
• Position is designated Special-Sensitive (SS) and requires access to Sensitive Compartmented Info (SCI), other intel-related SS info, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to perform the duties/responsibilities of the position.
• 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/
• PCS cost will be paid IAW Career Broadening Policy under this agreement.
• Career Broadening positions are managed by AFPC/DPZ and are centrally funded.
• Positions are established specifically to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of a high-potential, mid-level manager.
• Career Broadening also provides training and developmental opportunities at various organizational levels.
• These assignments offer the qualified candidate a unique assignment in that the candidates brings certain experience to the assignment while gaining new experiences in a different work environment.
• TEMPORARY PROMOTION: If the position is filled as a temporary promotion, upon completion of the career broadening assignment, the temporary promotion may lead to permanent promotion without further competition.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• May be required to rotate through a minimum of 3 areas: one rotation in the Directorate of Acquisition Logistics (AL) Sustainment Cell and rotations through the matrixed acquisition logistics functions of 2 of the 7 Program Executive Offices.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments

Qualifications

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

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization and must have include: 1) A thorough and extensive knowledge of program management strategies and concepts related to Air Force and DoW military structures and missions; 2) In-depth knowledge of DoW logistics policies, procedures, USSOCOM strategies and program tracking processes for program management oversight; 3) Comprehensive knowledge of logistics support requirements, planning, programming, and budgeting for logistics support resources; 4) Comprehensive and expert knowledge of policies, concepts, and procedures affecting logistics, inventory management and procurement functions; 5) Thorough knowledge of USSOCOM and DoW command organizational structures and functions; 6) Mastery of advanced analytical techniques in the determination, programming, and defense of long-range requirements; and 7) Broad knowledge of the relationship of procurement, distribution, budgeting, funding, programming, maintenance, storage, disposal, and other logistical operations is required.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. 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 DoD and Air Force regulations, principles, and practices pertaining to Logistics support functions.
2. Knowledge of program planning, funding, and logistics support activities to include determination of fund requirements; supply support systems; integration of supply, transportation, maintenance, and other support activities.
3. Skill in managing and coordinating complex activities, gathering facts and use of effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound problem solving decisions.
4. Skill and ability to work in a multi-functional environment involving interaction with the highest executive and management levels of USSOCOM, DoD, and SOF Service Components.
5. Ability to independently plan, organize, and lead teams to support program activities and execute studies/projects within established financial and/or time constraints.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to work.

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.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The 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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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.

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: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. 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, AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50. 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".
4. 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).

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