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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$69,789 - $90,731

per year

Closes

GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing logistics for the Air National Guard in Alaska, including planning deployments, training personnel, and ensuring equipment and supplies are ready for missions.

It suits someone with military or logistics experience who enjoys organizing teams and solving operational challenges in a structured environment.

A good fit would be a detail-oriented professional familiar with government or defense operations.

Key Requirements

  • At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 level in logistics, including knowledge of supply, maintenance, and quality assurance
  • Experience planning, organizing work assignments, and reviewing operations, deployment, and contingency plans for mission readiness
  • Familiarity with Air Force and National Guard regulations governing mobility and training programs
  • Skills in analytical techniques to identify and resolve logistics issues and problems
  • Ability to develop procedures, conduct training, and initiate changes to personnel and equipment assignments
  • Master's degree or 2 years of graduate education in a relevant field, or a combination of education and experience
  • Proficiency in using computer and automation systems for logistics tasks

Full Job Description

Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2, 3, 4 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - All current on-board AKNG T5 Competitive or Excepted Service Employees.

Area 2 - All other current onboard AKNG T32 Excepted Service Employees.

Area 3 - All current or former members of the Alaska National Guard Area 4 - All current and former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility. PDCN: T5903000 Selecting Supervisor: Justin R.

Silva GENERAL EXPERIENCE is experience, education, or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION is experience and/or education which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

To qualify for this position at the GS-09 level, you must meet the Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of both as described below: Specialized Experience - Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-07.

Must have experience, education, or training which involved detailed knowledge of organizations and their functions in logistical support (i.e., supply, maintenance, quality assurance, facilities).

Experience planning and organizing work assignments. Reviews and evaluates all operations, deployment, contingency and exercise plans to ensure mission readiness.

Initiates all changes, modifications, additions and/or deletions to personnel and equipment tasking and assignments.

Plans and initiates cross-training and familiarization training to effect better personnel utilization. Identifies requirements, develops procedures, and conducts training of assigned personnel.

OR Education - Possess a master's, an equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.

NOTE: In order to be considered for this position using education as a basis of qualification, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR Combination - A combination of Specialized Experience and Education as described above.

Only graduate education in excess to 1 full year of graduate level education may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements.

NOTE: In order to qualify for this position using a combination of experience and education, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification.

The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed.

Your record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position: --Knowledge of commonly used methods, procedures, Air Force (AF) and National Guard Bureau (NGB) regulations and guidance governing and relating to developing, presenting and managing mobility and training programs for the Logistics Readiness Squadron.

--Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of program related issues and problems.

--Skill in defining problem areas and in application of conventional mobility management principles and concepts.

--Factual and thorough knowledge of the responsibilities of logistics plans and support functions that interrelate with the incumbent's assignment.

--Knowledge of methods and procedures to develop training and of the methods used to evaluate training effectiveness.

--Knowledge of AF and NGB regulations in all the various functions of supply such as materiel management, materiel storage and distribution, supply systems, and supply operations support.

--Knowledge of the work being performed in the various branches of supply and methods and techniques used to perform such work.

--Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in writing.

--Knowledge and understanding of Air Force, National Guard, and gaining command organizational structure, missions, and responsibilities. Major Duties:

Reviews and evaluates all operations, deployment, contingency and exercise plans to ensure mission readiness for the Logistics Readiness Squadron.

Analyzes exercise and contingency plans to determine required Logistics Readiness Squadron actions in support of mission requirements.

Incumbent evaluates all equipment, manning and training requirements to meet deployment and pre-planned tasking.

The position is responsible for coordination with other base organizations on applicable plans.

This position manages the development of plans for deployments, contingency response, expeditionary support planning, sustainment, and redeployment.

Prepares updates and reviews the Logistics Readiness Squadron contingency/ deployment, base support, and related plans. Coordinates plans and annexes with Logistics Readiness Squadron managers.

Incumbent initiates all changes, modifications, additions and/or deletions to personnel and equipment tasking and assignments through the Logistics Readiness Squadron Commander.

Develops, manages and controls Logistics Readiness Squadron training and career development programs.

Incumbent is responsible for Automated Training Systems, products, and a multimedia library and for developing training policies and procedures.

This position provides training guidance and/or assistance to work center supervisors. Chairs and conducts meetings with management to resolve critical or controversial training issues.

Develops training, conducts and or coordinates formal classroom training, to include readiness deployment training for all Squadron personnel.

The incumbent makes arrangements for all formal schools to include technical schools for all squadron career fields, supervisory/management training and computer training.

Plans and initiates cross-training and familiarization training to effect better personnel utilization.

Compiles and updates status of Logistics Readiness Squadron, to include tracking and reporting of personnel, training, equipment and supplies.

The position is responsible for generation of reports and for the assignment of proper security, classification and storage of classified documents.

Compiles and prepares Status of Resources and Training System, Defense Readiness Reporting System, and Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) Readiness Tool reports and provides status and readiness briefings to Squadron and Wing commanders.

Identifies shortfalls and recommends corrective actions. The incumbent monitors personnel deployability.

The incumbent implements local directives for the establishment and management of Personnel Readiness folders.

This position includes responsibility for development, management and control of the deployment/redeployment of squadron personnel and equipment.

Identifies requirements, develops procedures, and conducts training of assigned personnel. Coordinates, develops, and administers management training programs for supervisory personnel.

Incumbent instructs management personnel and trainers on the concepts, scope and objectives of training programs.

This position monitors the training necessary to ensure understanding of the Air Force management system. The incumbent develops programs to ensure core task proficiencies.

This job involves providing guidance to section supervisors in the selection of Enlisted Specialty Training (EST) trainers and task certifiers.

The incumbent coordinates Air Force Training Course (AFTC) for personnel.

EST program includes management, qualification, upgrade, job knowledge, proficiency, professional development and general military training.

Coordinates and manages exportable courses and Career Development Course Programs. The incumbent advises commander on training deficiencies and problem areas and recommends solutions.

In coordination with supervisors, prepares long-range career development programs for enlisted personnel.

The job involves determining training requirements by reviewing and correlating documentation and balancing training needs against available resources.

Performs curriculum development functions for supply customers and EST and conducts formal classroom training.

The incumbent ensures development of Master Training Plan for each Flight in the Logistics Readiness Squadron.

Develops local training programs to accommodate supply procedural changes, and coordinates changes to other career field areas as directed, to improve operational effectiveness when management indicators reflect potential trouble areas.

Prepares, schedules, coordinates or conducts Supply Customer related Block Training.

Manages and conducts inspections of all squadron training areas to ensure that records are maintained in accordance with established directives. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AK-12932903-AF-T5-26-116-C