Logistics Managment Specialist

HQ USAF and Support Elements • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The Logistics Management Specialist serves as a Logistics Management Specialist for Air Force planning and programming in support of the logistics portfolio. The position reports to the Resources Integration Division, Directorate of Resources, Headquarters, United States Air Force (HQ USAF/A4PR).

The specialist develops and implements Air Force programs, procedures, guidance, techniques, and requirements-validation processes for peacetime and wartime logistics needs, including organic and contract requirements. Areas include weapon system sustainment, the flying-hour program, logistics information technology systems, vehicles, support equipment, and logistics readiness functions. The role evaluates full-spectrum Air Force logistics requirements—more than $23 billion annually—within the Air Force Corporate Structure throughout the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process. The specialist also develops and analyzes policies and procedures, approves distribution of funds for assigned logistics programs, represents the Division or Directorate in meetings, and responds to high-level logistics and budget documents.

This is a centrally managed position in the Logistics Career Field. The position requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent. The announcement states that there is no education qualification requirement.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, GS-13, or equivalent in another pay system.
• Knowledge of Air Force programs, policies, concepts, and procedures covering logistics, budget processes, and evaluative procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Air Force logistics program budgeting policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Congressional legislation, OMB circulars, Department of Defense directives, and Air Force policies, procedures, and requirements used to formulate, justify, and monitor logistics programs.
• Knowledge of standard business practices and their applicability to traditional military logistics functions.
• Mastery of Air Force and command organizational structures and functions.
• Knowledge of the relationship among Air Force logistics, operations, acquisition, weapon system management, and budget.
• For applicable merit-promotion applicants, one year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirement for the GS-14 level.
• Expert knowledge of Air Force logistics policy and doctrine and in-depth understanding of full-spectrum logistics, planning, and budgeting.
• Thorough knowledge of Air Force Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution and the associated information systems.
• Thorough understanding of developing fully coordinated staff packages, including staff processes, coordination procedures, handling non-coordinating agencies, and translating policy positions into written guidance.
• Mastery of HQ USAF organization and function, including knowledge of its responsibilities and authority and working knowledge of its relationships with other military-service headquarters, OSD staff, and the Joint Staff.
• Thorough knowledge of Department of Defense and Air Force requirements and financial and budgeting practices and guidance.
• Mastery of written and oral communication, including communicating complex logistics concepts to audiences with varying familiarity and articulating policy positions to senior Air Force officials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals and groups inside and outside the immediate work unit.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.
• Selected applicants may be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on the position type.
• Employment is subject to applicable federal employment eligibility, priority placement, and time-in-grade rules described in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Air Force programs, procedures, guidance, techniques, and requirements-validation processes for peacetime and wartime, organic and contract logistics requirements.
• Address logistics areas including weapon system sustainment, the flying-hour program, logistics information technology systems, vehicles, support equipment, and logistics readiness functions within strategic planning and programming.
• Develop policies, procedures, and techniques to evaluate more than $23 billion per year in full-spectrum Air Force logistics requirements throughout all phases of the PPBE process.
• Develop, implement, and analyze policies and procedures, and approve distribution of funds for execution of specific programs in the Air Force logistics portfolio.
• Represent the Division or Directorate at meetings concerning assigned programs or projects.
• Respond to high-level logistics and budget-related documents, including doctrine, program change requests, defense planning guidance, operational requirements, program management directives, and Congressional language.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) may be paid if authorized, subject to applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

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