Logistics Management Specialist

Naval Air Systems Command•Arlington County, VA

About The Position

This public notice flyer announces anticipated vacancies through the Modified Direct Hire Authority. Applications are not accepted through the flyer; interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section to be considered. Vacancies may or may not be filled, and applicants will not receive Notice of Result letters. The Logistics Management Specialist develops and reviews program technical and mission documentation and participates in designing new systems by assessing their supportability and maintainability. The specialist develops support and maintenance concepts and maintainability requirements, chairs the Integrated Logistics Support Management Team, and conducts cost analysis and life-cycle costing studies. The role also reviews support facility requirements and system support-site activation plans; approves changes to logistics and maintenance plans; assesses the logistics impact of engineering change proposals; and reviews and approves logistics price-outs and budget submissions throughout the system life cycle. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-05/11) level, including life-cycle logistics support for Navy aviation or naval weapon systems, particularly Foreign Military Sales or international sustainment operations. The position is subject to security clearance, acquisition workforce, and Security Cooperation Workforce certification requirements, as well as possible CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct-deposit pay program and pass the required E-Verify employment verification check.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
Must obtain and maintain required DAWIA certification in the assigned functional area and tier, and earn continuous learning points within established timeframes.
Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must obtain and maintain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce certification within prescribed timeframes; required level is SC4E2.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-05/11) grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Experience applying advanced logistics management principles, methods, and practices to U.S. Navy aviation and/or naval weapon systems, especially Foreign Military Sales or international sustainment operations.
Experience serving as a life-cycle logistics lead or subject matter expert for a Navy aircraft, aviation subsystem, or naval weapon system, with authority to recommend or take action on logistics support elements throughout the system life cycle.
Experience using Life Cycle Logistics Management concepts and tools to develop or review logistics documentation and analyses for Naval Aviation or Naval Weapons international programs or FMS cases.
Experience working with, or substantial knowledge of, DoD and Department of the Navy budget processes, Security Assistance funding, Navy program offices and Systems Commands, and foreign government defense representatives in the FMS environment.
Ability to prepare and deliver clear, logical, well-supported oral and written presentations to senior U.S. Government, industry, and/or international defense stakeholders, explaining complex logistics concepts across cultural and organizational boundaries.

Responsibilities

Develop and review program technical and mission documentation, including operational requirements, mission element need statements, decision coordinating papers, program master plans, and program management plans.
Participate in the development and design of new systems by assessing the supportability and maintainability of proposed systems and technology applications.
Develop and implement support and maintenance concepts and maintainability requirements for assigned systems.
Organize and chair the Integrated Logistics Support Management Team (ILSMT).
Perform cost analysis and life-cycle costing studies for assigned systems.
Review and justify requirements for new support facilities and plan the activation of system support sites.
Review and approve changes to logistics plans, including maintenance plans.
Review and assess the logistics impact of engineering change proposals and recommend approval or disapproval.
Review and approve program price-outs and budget submissions from logistics element managers throughout all life-cycle phases.