LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Logistics Management Specialist, to provide technical expert advisory to the Munitions Division Chief, Directors and Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), senior functionals utilizing logistics expertise to develop, implement, direct functions supporting Weapons Generation Facilities (WGF).

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Logistics Management Series 0346.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes broad knowledge of the theories and principles of logistics and facility management through all project phases.

Thorough knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DoE, DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the logistics management and facility program processes.

Comprehensive knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning acquisition, logistics management and facility program processes and initiatives sufficient to prepare long-range plans, analyze, and coordinate a system or portion of a major system's acquisition and transfer into operational use.

Expert knowledge of the application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative assessment methods sufficient to improve logistics planning processes and enhance the quality and effectiveness of complex logistics programs.

Knowledge of DoD weapons systems management and sustainment program goals, sequences of key weapons systems management and sustainment events and milestones, and methods of evaluating weapons systems management and sustainment.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning acquisition, logistics management and facility processes and initiatives.

Knowledge of the application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative assessment methods.

Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the NNSA, DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the logistics management and facility program processes.

Skill in staff level planning, organizing, and overseeing critical aspects of development, production, and support of systems, subsystems, or equipment.

Ability to integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of logistics and engineering functions in support of research, development, production, and support of a system, subsystem, facility, or equipment.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 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:

As a technical expert, responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating total, cradle to grave logistics management to support a complex, major weapons system and supporting facilities through field deployment.

Performs systems analyses of complex programs associated with automated logistics systems, develops planning and programming inputs (quad-charts/validation)/recommendations in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements.

Provides expert advice and recommendations to senior leaders, maintenance technicians and systems program office regarding logistics program requirements, maintenance, sustainment and effectiveness of future nuclear weapon systems and facilities.

Serves as a senior command representative and spokesperson in communicating program matters.