Logistics Management Specialist

Veterans Health Administration•Perry Point, MD

About The Position

This position serves as the Logistics Management Specialist - Assistant Chief Supply Chain Officer (ACSCO), assisting the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) with the development and integration of a supply chain that ensures the logistical requirements of VA Health Care Systems and supported catchment areas are met. The role oversees, guides, manages, and integrates supply chain operations across the organization, including planning and coordinating fiscal, acquisition, clinical, and administrative operations. It establishes and monitors performance measures for logistics functions, conducts audits and compliance and program-effectiveness reviews, and manages sourcing, procurement, and logistics activities. The specialist links major business functions into a cohesive, high-performing business model and supports forecasting and budget execution for supplies, equipment, inventory, warehousing, transportation, and distribution. The position is not virtual. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ad-hoc telework may be authorized, with eligibility discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Current federal employees and qualifying former federal employees must meet the time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-12 for this GS-13 position.
At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal Service, directly related to the position.
Specialized experience must include supply chain management leadership or supervision; ensuring an organization's logistical requirements are met; and planning, coordinating, and evaluating operations to ensure logistics program effectiveness and efficiency.
Knowledge and skill in acquisition management, purchasing, transportation, distribution, inventory management and control, expendable and non-expendable equipment, and warehouse operations.
Experience assisting with budget formulation and expenditure forecasting.
Experience overseeing and managing a group with a variety of occupations and subordinate supervisors.
Complete the required application, questionnaire, and online assessment.
Selected applicants for testing-designated VA positions are subject to urinalysis screening for illegal drug use before appointment.
Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Subject to background and security investigation.
Selected applicants must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Responsibilities

Oversee, guide, manage, and integrate supply chain operations across the organization.
Plan and coordinate fiscal, acquisition, clinical, and administrative operations.
Establish, monitor, and manage performance measurement of logistics functions across the supply chain.
Conduct logistics audits, compliance reviews, and program effectiveness and efficiency reviews.
Manage supply chain activities, including sourcing, procurement, and logistics management.
Link major business functions and processes within the organization into a cohesive, high-performing business model.
Forecast and plan, and execute budgets for supplies, subsistence, durable medical equipment, medical gases, expendable and non-expendable items, and capital equipment; inventory management; warehouse operations; transportation; and distribution.
Lead and/or participate in regular meetings to ensure logistics needs and requirements are met.
Perform other related duties as assigned.