Transportation Systems Analyst

Army Transportation • Scott AFB, IL

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About The Position

Serves on a team developing and implementing automated defense transportation systems and logistics policies and programs mandated by the Deputy Chief of Staff. The role evaluates transportation system concepts and industry practices, translates defense regulations and policy directives into system requirements and changes, and supports development and management of an automated transportation management program. The analyst works with other organizations, industry partners, commercial carriers, and defense agencies to define requirements, assess automation support, test system changes, and evaluate current applications for efficiency and capability. The position also analyzes and interprets regulations governing the transportation of DoD freight and presents technical findings to senior officials.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service.
• Experience leading diverse multifunctional teams to deliver successful projects.
• Experience analyzing requirements, writing technical and/or functional requirements, and testing requirements for IT business systems to identify software defects and verify fitness for purpose.
• Experience with transportation deployment systems and solving transportation system problems.
• Experience with automated information systems, such as the Global Freight Management System, and software packages.
• Experience preparing and presenting briefings, reports, and papers.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
• Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
• Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination following a background investigation; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• The position has a temporary duty or business travel requirement of 15%.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, research findings, and software demonstrations to senior officials, including General Officer and Senior Executive Service-level officials.
• Conduct discussions and collaborative meetings with industry partners, commercial carriers, and defense agencies to explain and build support for program and policy changes.
• Evaluate advanced transportation system concepts and industry practices for feasibility, integration compatibility, and cost-effectiveness for DoD-wide deployment.
• Interpret defense regulations and policy directives to resolve complex system conflicts, determine scope of work, and initiate system change requests.
• Develop plans, schedules, and procedures for developing and managing an automated transportation management program.
• Coordinate with other organizations to formulate detailed requirements and define methods of automation support.
• Coordinate, monitor, and record functional testing events; oversee system requirement reviews to analyze proposed system change requests and new capabilities.
• Review current system applications for efficiency, economy, and ability to meet current and future requirements.
• Develop functional requirements for programming the costing of new and revised rules and policies.
• Analyze and interpret rules and regulations governing transportation of DoD freight.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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