F-35 Lightning Program - Logistics Management Specialist

Naval Air Systems Command • Arlington, VA

33d • Onsite

About The Position

You will function as a Logistics Management Specialist within the NAWCAD Mission Systems Group, and Logistics Management Department, and supporting the Joint Fighter Program Office (JSFPO) in Arlington, VA. You will act as the single authority on program/project logistics/product and maintenance planning and execution for program reviews, contract reviews, briefing, budget hearing, etc. You will establish and maintain contact with personnel and high-level officials throughout the fleet, field, and NAVAIR; and other SYSCOM’s and military departments; at higher Navy Levels; and at contractors’ plants and offices. You will interface with internal and external contacts in order to exchange information, develop or interpret requirements, enforce adherence to policies and specifications, and negotiate approval of suggestions and requests. You will ensure milestones are met as well as identifying deficiencies to make necessary adjustment in support of assigned program. You will accomplish other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA).
• Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11/12) or pay band (DS-04) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Applying working knowledge of the theories and principles of life cycle logistics management and of maintenance processes for the product support and development of major aviation systems
• Overseeing the planning, analysis, and execution necessary to create and establish aviation integration supportability policies and procedures
• Managing project requirements, objectives and metrics, and resolving conflicts among schedules, funding, and resources
• Identifying opportunities to incorporate process improvements and best practices utilizing customer feedback, internal and external audits, self-assessment, and lessons learned activities
• Advising management and colleagues on difficult problems, conducting special studies, proposing options and alternatives, and representing the organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single authority on program/project logistics/product and maintenance planning and execution for program reviews, contract reviews, briefing, budget hearing, etc.
• Establish and maintain contact with personnel and high-level officials throughout the fleet, field, and NAVAIR; and other SYSCOM’s and military departments; at higher Navy Levels; and at contractors’ plants and offices.
• Interface with internal and external contacts in order to exchange information, develop or interpret requirements, enforce adherence to policies and specifications, and negotiate approval of suggestions and requests.
• Ensure milestones are met as well as identifying deficiencies to make necessary adjustment in support of assigned program.
• Accomplish other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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