Logistics Management Specialist

Army National Guard Units • Camp Dodge Military Reservation, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Management Specialist is an Iowa Army National Guard Title 32 excepted service position at the Training Center in Johnston, Iowa. The position is restricted to current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard and requires military membership in a compatible assignment, wearing the military uniform, and meeting the applicable security-clearance requirements. The specialist serves as the command’s primary advisor on logistics and property book operations and develops, implements, and evaluates logistics and property-accountability policies.

The role manages property book operations, accountability, inventory and storage, equipment coordination, supply management, readiness reporting, inspections, reconciliations, and logistical funding. It coordinates property transfers, equipment fielding and training, and supply actions with the USPFO, state Joint Force Headquarters, subordinate units, and other organizational partners. The specialist also establishes documentation and administrative procedures, advises logistics personnel, and plans and supervises the work of subordinates. The position includes possible representation of the National Guard and unit commander at community activities and performance of other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current military membership in the Iowa Army National Guard in a compatible military assignment is required; the selectee must wear the military uniform.
• Enlisted military rank of E-5 to E-9.
• Experience, education, or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field.
• Experience using computer and automation systems.
• At least one year of specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Experience, education, or training involving detailed knowledge of organizations and their functions in logistical support, such as supply, maintenance, quality assurance, or facilities.
• Experience integrating actions of varied specialized support activities to meet program goals.
• Experience interpreting and applying regulations, laws, or practices.
• Experience planning and organizing work assignments.
• Must attain and maintain the security clearance required for the position. If the selectee does not have the applicable clearance when hired, an application must be made within 30 days of the start date.
• Must serve a two-year trial period, or a one-year trial period for Veterans Preference Eligibles Only; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Application materials must be received by 11/10/2026.
• Applicants substituting education for specialized experience must provide college transcripts. Qualifying substitution is a related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate logistics and property-accountability policies for the organization.
• Advise command on logistics and property book operations; oversee and review unit-level feeder reports and prepare or analyze logistics and equipment-readiness information for organizational readiness reports.
• Review current and future MTOE/TDA and force-structure changes and recommend actions based on their impact on equipment authorizations.
• Track and implement logistics and property-accountability policies, regulations, and directives issued by higher headquarters.
• Manage property book operations, including inventory, storage, equipment coordination, supply management, and accountability of property using automated systems.
• Ensure property book sections periodically rebuild asset visibility to validate data in visibility files; establish primary hand receipt files and maintain accountability using primary hand receipt listings.
• Ensure authorized property is on hand or requisitioned to support organizational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with the command supply discipline program and other command inspection programs; assist with preparation for and execution of command-level logistics and maintenance inspections.
• Schedule and direct periodic inspections, inventories, and changes of hand receipt accounts to verify equipment is serviceable, properly stored and maintained, and accounted for.
• Coordinate lateral transfers and turn-ins of excess property with the USPFO, state JFHQ, and subordinate units, analyzing proposed actions and their readiness impacts.
• Coordinate and conduct annual property book supply reconciliations with the USPFO and quarterly backorder reconciliations of expendable and non-expendable requisitions.
• Coordinate fielding of new equipment and associated new equipment training with FIRO, DCSLOG-G4, the USPFO, and gaining units.
• Establish quality procedures and oversee editing of source documentation; ensure documents are accurate and correctly entered into automated systems.
• Establish administrative procedures and oversee the flow of documents and reports through the Property Book Office to ensure complete, accurate, and timely submissions.
• Review and analyze automated-system listings and reports, resolve errors, and guide Property Book Section personnel and subordinate organizations.
• Continuously analyze property accounting and equipment-status reporting systems to ensure data is complete, accurate, and timely.
• Provide guidance and manage funds for decentralized logistics funds, including secondary stock funds, office supply accounts, transportation funding, and various classes of supply.
• Review non-expendable government purchase card purchases for authorization and potentially serve as approving official for purchase card expenditures.
• Provide logistical support for community activities and coordinate with civic, club, and school officials on recruiting, community support, disaster or civil-disturbance planning, and use and security of facilities.
• Supervise subordinates performing supply work; provide technical guidance to organizational logistics personnel on property accountability.
• Plan, organize, and assign command-level logistics and property-management work; adjust assignments or detail employees as work situations, deadlines, and priorities change; prepare requests to fill vacancies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is referenced; the specific benefits offered for this position are not detailed, and eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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