Logistics Management Specialist
U.S. Army Reserve Command
Posted: January 9, 2026 (6 days ago)
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Air Mobility Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Salary
$91,779 - $119,315
per year
Type
Closes
Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves planning and managing logistics for the Air Force, including supply chains, transportation, and readiness analysis to support military operations.
It requires providing expert advice on policies and programs to ensure smooth deployment and resource support.
A good fit would be someone with experience in military or government logistics who enjoys strategic problem-solving and working with teams across organizations.
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The primary purpose of this position is to function as a logistics management specialist providing stragitegic and operational analysis and decision making support of planning, development and execution of logistic policies and programs.
In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes: providing management logistic planning, resource management, supply and transportation support, procedures and systems, deployment and redeployment, customer support and squadron training; analyzing, evaluating and reporting readiness issues to identify changes, potential issues and measure overall effectiveness; providing guidance for the development of program goals, plans, policies and procedures and work plans regarding strategic visions, effectiveness and planning.
Thorough knowledge of DoD and AMC policies and procedures to plan and develop air transportation and supply chain operations to satisfy requirements and interpret DoD operations policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Practical knowledge of systems design along with familiarity of requirements and operational understanding of air transportation and supply chain distribution during all stages of operation/execution.
Knowledge of major issues, program goals, work operations, and managerial channels of organizations involved in logistics plans.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.
One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1 \.
In depth knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and techniques for program analysis in support of developing guidance, and interpreting policy direction.
Broad knowledge of the Air Transportation mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the transportation/logistics management process.
2\. Working knowledge of various computer systems that pertain to logistics management and air transportation operations and those systems required to perform the work. 3\.
Knowledge and skill to independently apply a full range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to plan, coordinate, and evaluate logistics program planning and programming, requirements, procedures, and activities and analyzes issues to formulate solutions to complex problems.
4\.
Knowledge and skills to prepare, develop and present effective/professional oral and written presentations and to deal effectively with all levels of personnel including key managers, operating officials, and senior leadership.
5\.
Ability to plan and organize work and prepare, coordinate, staff, and implement policies, procedures, programs, and directives; inspire, motivate and guide others towards goal accomplishment; and organize and lead special study teams and taskforces with members from different organizations and commands.
Knowledge of contractual processes, procedures, and technical requirements. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:
Logistics management responsibilities. Is responsible for projects/studies that involve substantial breadth and depth of analysis of a major air transportation and logistics program area.
Responsible for management of one or more programs. Monitors and adjusts programs based on funding and direction from senior leadership.
Analyzes air transportation logistics issues and develops AMC policy. Develops briefings. Prepares, schedules, and delivers briefings and oral/written presentations as requested.
Conduct logistics projects that require analysis of interrelated issues to analyze and make recommendations.
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