Logistics Management Specialist (FMS) Job

Vacancy No. MDA-25-1261267-DH Department Missile Defense Agency
Salary $90,431.00 to $149,422.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/20/2024 Close Date 11/25/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Redstone Arsenal, ALDahlgren, VA


Summary

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo


This position is part of the Missile Defense Agency, The incumbent will be responsible for leading and managing all matters related to the program cost, schedule and performance across the Missile Defense System (MDS)

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Life Cycle Logistics to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

As a Logistics Management Specialist (FMS) at the NH-0346-3 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Directs develops, and performs multi-functional logistics management operations that include planning, coordinating, and evaluating the logistics actions required to support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) goals and mission.
  • Logistics includes: (1) advising the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) organizations within the MDA on matters related to developing the Total Package Approach to Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) for current and future FMS Cases. (2) Identifying the specific requirements for funding, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services required to support the FMS Program Manager's cost, schedule and performance objectives, (3) correlating objectives with Program plans to assure that the required logistics support is provided at the right time.
  • Completion of logistic work requires (1) ability to coordinate and evaluate logistics support in consideration of the twelve Integrated Production Support (IPS) Elements (maintenance planning, manpower, and personnel, supply support, support equipment, technical data, training and training support, computer resources support, facilities, packaging, handling, storage and transportation and design influence/interface) in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) and FMS policies. (2) Manage and assign logistics duties to the FMS logistics team to support spares provisioning, contractors logistic support planning, supply support, transportation, new equipment training, material fielding and post-delivery sustainment functions executed under FMS Cases.
  • Analyzes FMS partner requirements, LOAs, FMS policy, funding, system technical details, support agreements, contracts and other information to identify, develop and recommend courses of action to resolve logistical challenges associated with the execution of Total Package Approach support to FMS programs. Initiates appropriate corrective action; assures procedures are implemented. Coordinates logistical actions with multiple USG, contractor and foreign stakeholder organizations. Evaluates and/or conducts staff studies on the assigned program area to determine trends, problem, and corrective action.
  • Coordinates with Military Departments (MILDEPs) and International Logistics Control Offices (ILCOs) to facilitate the execution of MDA FMS programs.
  • Develops and conducts briefings to MDA and Leadership on FMS cases and case logistical execution

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Occasional Travel
  • Work Schedule: Full-time
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
  • Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible based on agency policy and availability.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Required
  • Position requires DoD Acquisition certification coded Foundational in Life Cycle Logistics within required timeframes.
  • Must obtain mandatory Back to Basics (B2B) certification within 36 months of entry into position.
  • Must achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years.
  • Incumbent must obtain/maintain Non-Critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
  • This position maybe eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
(Candidates must meet at least 3 of the 5 specialized experience requirements)
  • Applying logistics processes, policies, procedures, and practices necessary to develop and assess technical and economic feasibility, including cost, schedule and performance for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) major weapon system programs. OR
  • Researching, planning, coordinating, and briefing logistics actions in support of leadership's goals and vision as it applies to FMS programs. OR
  • Identifying and applying the concepts, policies, and practices of logistics management as they apply to new and in-service systems during all acquisition phases of the life cycle. OR
  • Developing and implementing training plans, transportation plans, and fielding activities for FMS cases. OR
  • Ability to apply critical thinking and apply best logistics practices to support Foreign partners and the FMS implementing Agency.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education


Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.


Additional information

Duty location Redstone, AL: Position will be filled at NH-03 with a starting salary of $90,431 to $139,798,784 (includes 21.48% locality), unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail.

Duty location Dahlgren, VA: Position will be filled at NH-03 with a starting salary of $99,200 to $149,422 (includes 33.26% locality), unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail.

Other Notes:

ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires Acquisition Workforce Level Foundational Level Certification in Life Cycle Logistics prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 36 months after entry into this position. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back to Basics
(B2B) certification within 36 months of entry into position. Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24
months

DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition certification coded Foundational in Life Cycle Logistics within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.


RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

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.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Competencies:

  • Logistics Design Influence
  • Communications
  • Logistics Guidelines

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).

Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED
1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
Please limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

NOTE: The limit does not apply to cover letters, eligibility documents such as Standard Form (SF) 50, Military Spouse, DD Form 214, transcripts, etc
2. Veteran's Documents
  • If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
  • DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.

Military Spouse Preference(Non Comp) Submit (1) Marriage certificate and (2) a copy of your spouse's active Military Orders and (3) DD-214 - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (if Applicable) and (4) DD1300 - Report of Casualty (If applicable).

Future military retirees and/or Future military separatees: must include a copy of their terminal leave request, if applicable, AND a copy of retirement DD214 [if available]. If DD214 not available, submit a certification document* or a copy of your retirement letter.
*A written document from the armed forces certifying the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certificate is signed. The certification must be on letterhead signed by the adjutant, personnel officer, unit commander or higher headquarters and include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge, character of service, and, if applicable, the date your terminal leave begins. This document is sometimes called a Statement of Service.

PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation%2011-16-2020.pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q%3d%3d

Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.

You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.

You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12612067.

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MDA Servicing Team
Phone
6146920299
Fax
6146931696
Email
DHRC-DMDAHR@DLA.MIL
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Bldg 5222 Martin Rd
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
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Next steps

A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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