Logistics Management Specialist

Air Force Civilian Career Training • Arlington, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a developmental career-broadening assignment intended to broaden the skills or leadership perspective of a high-potential, mid-level manager. It is not a continuing position and is limited to 36 months. The position is located at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, and supports logistics programming and sustainment for Air Force and Air Mobility Command systems and programs. The incumbent works with senior analysts and teams to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate logistics programs, requirements, budgets, and support activities. The role also includes special projects, organizational representation, customer support, and initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness and service quality.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, agreement to Air Force-wide mobility, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. The employee must meet or be capable of meeting applicable DAWIA requirements. Official travel away from the normal duty station, including overnight travel, may be required. PCS may be paid if authorized, subject to applicable rules and agreements. Applicants must be current permanent internal Air Force employees in the Logistics or Force Support career community and meet the stated specialized experience and federal time-in-grade requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; the position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive.
• Agreement to Air Force-wide mobility; mobility is a condition of employment.
• Meet or be capable of meeting DAWIA requirements applicable to the position's duties.
• Specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level, including knowledge of program management strategies and concepts related to Air Force structures and missions; USAF logistics policies and program tracking; logistics support requirements, planning, programming, and budgeting; policies and procedures affecting logistics, inventory management, and procurement; and the relationships among procurement, distribution, budgeting, funding, programming, maintenance, storage, disposal, and other logistics operations.
• For federal GS applicants subject to TIG, at least 52 weeks at GS-12 or higher (or equivalent) in the Federal Civil Service within the applicable period.
• Knowledge of DoD and Air Force regulations, principles, and practices for logistics support functions.
• Knowledge of program planning, funding, and logistics support activities, including fund requirements, supply support systems, and integration of supply, transportation, maintenance, and other support activities.
• Skill in managing and coordinating complex activities, gathering facts, analyzing and evaluating information, and making sound decisions to solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to resolve work-related problems and questions.
• Ability to work in a multifunctional environment involving senior Air Force, DoD, and executive-level personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, and assign time-critical projects and assess results.
• Applicants must be current permanent internal Air Force employees serving in the Logistics or Force Support career community.
• Ability to travel away from the normal duty station when required; travel may involve military or commercial conveyances and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct logistics programming support for assigned systems and programs, including developing, reviewing, validating, and substantiating current and long-range logistics requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and issue guidance and procedures for subordinate commands and field activities regarding budgeting, procurement, modification, and maintenance support.
• Plan and conduct studies and develop logistics policies, procedural systems, guidance, and criteria for timely and cost-effective life-cycle support.
• Study operational procedures and work methods involving maintenance, distribution, and other technical logistics requirements; provide advisory assistance and coordinate with other activities.
• Develop and review metrics to monitor the health of support equipment programs and conduct predictive analyses of capability impacts under varying funding levels.
• Program, prioritize, and defend logistics programs supporting Air Force warfighting objectives; prepare, execute, and manage one or more AMC sustainment programs.
• Develop and justify budget estimates; review procedures and techniques used in procurement and budget proposals and evaluations.
• Evaluate OSD and agency logistics guidance and instructions to determine necessary changes to requirements computations and logistics planning.
• Issue procurement authorizations covering managed funding levels, analyze program status, initiate reprogramming when necessary, and assess logistics programs against resource requirements and objectives.
• Conduct or direct investigations and studies in response to Congress, GAO, the Air Force Inspector General, or other agencies.
• Carry out special projects; represent the organization at meetings and conferences; prepare staff studies and other documents; and develop and present oral briefings.
• Lead or serve on steering committees and complete projects aimed at improving organizational effectiveness.
• Provide timely customer support, support financial program goals and quality improvement, and contribute to well-researched, coordinated resolution of issues.
• Establish effective working relationships with colleagues and external contacts to support cooperation and mission accomplishment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• PCS costs may be paid if authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agreements.

What This Job Offers

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