International Logistics Specialist

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command•Scott AFB, IL

About The Position

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The International Logistics Specialist plans, organizes, facilitates, coordinates, and oversees Security Cooperation (SC) activities and events for USTRANSCOM. The specialist develops SC projects and programs supporting the Commander’s initiatives and aligning with Geographic Combatant Commands’ SC objectives and activities. The role also secures or provides resources for SC activities and projects from funding sources including the Transportation Working Capital Fund, Combatant Commanders Initiative Fund, Title 10 and Title 22 funding authorities, Foreign Military Financing, and other GCC-sourced funding. The position serves as the command lead for coordinating Department of Defense SC documents, including regulations, directives, and instructions. It represents the command in planning USTRANSCOM key-leader travel itineraries and engagements with foreign partners, and serves as the focal point for coordinating visits by key foreign leaders. The position is at the GS-13 level and requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12. The employee must be able to acquire and retain a Special Sensitive (TS/SCI) clearance. Work is full-time, with a flexible tour of duty and occasional overtime. Situational telework may be authorized subject to operational requirements and agency and supervisor approval. The role may require occasional travel away from the normal duty station and work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, during contingencies or exercises.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
Must be able to acquire and retain a Special Sensitive (TS/SCI) clearance as a condition of employment.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in Federal service, including evaluating and interpreting Security Cooperation policies and programs.
Experience developing programs, planning events, obtaining funding, and coordinating with other DoD agencies and Geographic Combatant Commands to implement programs supporting worldwide operations.
Experience developing and coordinating campaign plans or supporting plans at the combatant command or component level.
Experience developing and applying international logistics concepts to advance Security Cooperation priorities.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.
Must successfully pass an initial drug screening; random testing may follow.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, facilitate, coordinate, and oversee USTRANSCOM Security Cooperation activities and events.
Develop Security Cooperation projects and programs that support the Commander’s initiatives and align with Geographic Combatant Commands’ Security Cooperation objectives and activities.
Secure or provide resources for Security Cooperation activities and projects from multiple funding sources, including TWCF, CCIF, Title 10 and Title 22 funding authorities, FMF, and other GCC-sourced funding.
Serve as command lead for coordinating Department of Defense Security Cooperation regulations, directives, instructions, and other documents.
Represent the command in planning USTRANSCOM key-leader travel itineraries and engagements with foreign partners.
Serve as the command focal point for coordinating visits by key foreign leaders.