Transportation Officer & Logistics QA Manager, 13 SWS

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Clear Space Force Station, Alaska is searching for a Transportation Officer & Logistics QA Manager to support the 13 SWS (NH-0346-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).

Description:
Manages the functions aligned to a Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) Quality Assurance (QA) Program. Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)/Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) performing duties designated in the Contracting Officer's (CO) Designation Letter. Oversees contracted LRS functions across all career fields-including Logistics Mgmt/LGR/LGL, Materiel Management (formerly known as Supply)/LGRM, Vehicle Management/LGRV, Distribution to include Ground Transportation/LGRD, Fuels Management/LGRF-to ensure compliance with policy and the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Evaluates logistics procedures and recommends process improvements. Establishes inspection/evaluation schedules and maintains/updates Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs), inspection logs, and activity records.

Manages surveillance and Internal Management Control Programs. Conducts scheduled and unscheduled surveillance and quality control visits across all LRS operational sections detailed in Duty 1. Applies appropriate surveillance methods-random sampling, 100% inspection, periodic inspection, customer complaint, and unscheduled surveillance-measured against Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) and the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) to determine contractor compliance with the PWS.

Monitors logistics system activities across LRS functional areas, including all system associated with the LRS functional areas/community, (i.e. Integrated Logistics System-Supply (ILS-S) formerly known as Standard Base Supply System (SBSS), vehicle management systems, fuels accounting systems, and distribution/movement systems, not an all inclusive list). Develops checklists, procedures, and statistical analyses for in-depth review of logistics functions IAW the DAF 23 & 24 series published guidance. Retrieves and analyzes data to respond to customer, program review, and vendor inquiries, including complex, unusual, or classified transactions.

Provides logistics system oversight and troubleshooting across supply, vehicle, fuels, and distribution operations. Analyzes logistics management data to evaluate deviations from standards. Prepares Corrective Action Reports (CARs), documents deficiencies, analyzes contractor responses for root cause and corrective actions, and performs follow-up to resolution. Prepares and issues squadron regulations/operating procedures; reviews, edits, and coordinates draft AFMAN/AFI supplements and operating instructions through publication. Reviews program effectiveness (e.g., reject management, vehicle fleet readiness, fuels accountability, cargo/passenger movement) and provides leadership recommendations. Monitors compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and hazardous material (e.g., fuels/spill/hazmat) requirements across contracted operations.

Serves as liaison between the Commander, Contracting Officer, contractor, Director of Mission Assurance, and other Air Force/Space Force personnel. Participates in meetings to resolve problems, discuss procedures, and review contractor performance. Notifies the Senior Quality Assurance Evaluator, supervisor, and Contract Quality Program Manager of deficiencies, prepares file documentation, and recommends changes to surveillance methods as warranted.


Ideal Candidate:
The purpose of this position is to support the Logistics Readiness Quality Assurance (LR QA) program by providing the unit commander, director, and senior leadership with a comprehensive assessment of the unit's ability to perform key logistics processes. This is accomplished by ensuring standardized, repeatable, and technically compliant process execution, while promoting a culture of professional excellence and personal responsibility. The primary focus is on personnel proficiency and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.
• This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
• Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Station (TDY) approximately 20 days per year.
• PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.

Qualifications

The 0346 has no individual occupational requirements that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

How you will be evaluated

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Resume:You must submit a resume that 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 exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
   • Job title
   • Detailed duties and accomplishments
   • Employer's name and address
   • Supervisor's name and phone number
   • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
   • Hours per week
   • Salary, if applicable
4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

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