Transportation Systems Analyst

Army Transportation • Scott AFB, IL

7h

About The Position

Serves as a senior project team leader or team member on projects involving the design, development, testing, and management of automation projects mandated by the Deputy Secretary of Defense. The position supports transportation management across surface, air, rail, intermodal, and over-ocean shipments, and develops and implements automated traffic management and logistics programs.

The analyst researches transportation systems and emerging IT technologies, applies transportation policy and industry standards, and coordinates with customers and service providers to develop solutions and improve system capabilities. The role may require travel up to 15%, the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, and completion of a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience performing research and analysis on transportation management systems.
• One year of specialized experience supporting the design, testing, and deployment of automated transportation projects.
• One year of specialized experience evaluating transportation system processes for compliance with established regulations.
• One year of specialized experience applying transportation policies and industry standards to resolve operational issues.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• A suitability or fitness determination, including a background investigation, may be required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Travel up to 15% may be required.
• Applicants must qualify based on experience; education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience.
• Only applicants meeting one or more of the listed employment authority categories are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system capabilities, system changes, and customer support related to traffic management of surface, air, rail, intermodal, and over-ocean shipments.
• Negotiate transportation agreements to meet user requirements.
• Assess the impacts of proposed transportation policy or procedural changes and provide recommendations.
• Maintain liaison with service providers to support customer requirements for multimodal surface transportation services.
• Participate in initiating, analyzing, coordinating, and developing transportation solutions using automated systems.
• Research current IT technology innovations and techniques and propose ideas aligned with Defense Transportation System and DoD supply chain objectives.
• Interpret the effects of Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) and other policy changes on automated transportation systems.
• Conduct staff visits to address operational, contractual, and system issues or develop improvement programs.
• Develop or implement automated traffic management and logistics programs.
• Coordinate detailed requirements and review methods for attaining automation support.
• Manage implementation of new system capabilities or enhancements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are authorized, subject to the Joint Travel Regulations.

What This Job Offers

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