Future Operations Planning Representative

Defense Logistics Agency • New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA

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About The Position

The Future Operations Planning Representative leads strategic logistics and future operations planning, managing the initial development, transition, and execution of new operations, projects, and surge efforts. The position directs Operational Planning Teams in conducting mission analysis and using high-level planning documents to develop operational-level concepts of logistics support. It analyzes operational capabilities against future requirements to identify shortfalls, evaluate risks, and develop courses of action to mitigate enterprise vulnerabilities. The role also synthesizes logistics data and metrics into decision briefs, white papers, and readiness assessments for senior executives and stakeholders, and manages participation in joint organizational exercises by designing training objectives and scripting events to validate logistics concepts, strategic plans, and readiness.

This is a Mission Essential position. The employee may be required to work during emergencies at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location or facility. The position is located within DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and future selections may be used to fill various shifts. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a Special Sensitive with Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience directly related to the position; at the GS-13 level, one year equivalent to GS-12 or equivalent in federal service, the military, or the private sector.
• Experience preparing and delivering decision briefs, technical analyses, and/or strategic recommendations to senior officials.
• Experience managing and aligning joint logistics operations by synchronizing distribution and transportation activities across diverse service commands.
• Experience verifying data integrity and integrating complex mission requirements to ensure operational support.
• Meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for General Schedule positions, time-after-competitive appointment, and minimum qualifications by the announcement's closing date.
• A favorable suitability or fitness determination; the position has Special Sensitive with Top Secret/SCI security requirements.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Must work during emergencies as a Mission Essential employee and may be required to work at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location or facility.
• Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
• Employees in drug-testing-designated positions are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing; a negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the start date.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic logistics and future operations planning, including the initial development, transition, and execution of new operations, projects, and surge efforts.
• Direct Operational Planning Teams in conducting mission analysis and developing operational-level concepts of logistics support using high-level planning documents.
• Analyze operational capabilities against future requirements to identify shortfalls, evaluate risks, and develop courses of action to mitigate enterprise vulnerabilities.
• Synthesize logistics data and metrics to prepare decision briefs, white papers, and readiness assessments for senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Manage participation in joint organizational exercises by designing training objectives and scripting events to validate logistics concepts, strategic plans, and operational readiness.
• Manage and align joint logistics operations by synchronizing distribution and transportation activities across diverse service commands.
• Verify data integrity and integrate complex mission requirements to ensure seamless operational support.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on the position and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed