Logistics Management Specialist
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Posted: February 19, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Department of the Air Force
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).
This job involves planning and managing logistics for Air Force Reserve operations, including preparing for deployments, handling equipment and supplies during missions, and ensuring smooth support for military bases and teams.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in military or logistics planning who enjoys solving complex problems in a structured government environment.
The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work with various systems and teams to keep operations running efficiently.
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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, Logistics Management Series 0346 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes Comprehensive knowledge of logistics management operations that involve wing-level planning, coordinating or evaluating contingency support, logistics readiness deployment and execution, support agreement and war reserve material management, base/expeditionary support, sustainment, redeployment, mobility bags/small arms weapons, and logistics command and control.
Work requires considerable skill in applying and integrating this knowledge to plan and accomplish a variety of complex work assignments and or to identify, analyze, and resolve logistics management issues or problems.
In-depth knowledge of Integrated Deployment Systems (IDS) which include logistics management information systems necessary for planning and executing deployment operations (e.g., Logistics Module (LOGMOD) Deliberate Crisis Action Planning and Execution Systems (DCAPES), AEF UTC Reporting tool.
Broad knowledge of laws, regulations, polices, and procedures affecting deployment, base support, support agreement and war reserve material plans and programs.
Knowledge of major issues, program goals, wing priorities, work operations, and managerial channels of wing organizations involved in deployment operations. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D.
or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 logistics management operations that involve planning, coordinating, or evaluating contingency support, logistics readiness deployment and execution, support agreement and war reserve material management, base/expeditionary support, sustainment, redeployment, mobility bags/small arms weapons and logistics command control.
Knowledge of integrated Deployment Systems (IDS) which include logistics management information systems necessary for planning and executing deployment operations (e.g., Logistics Module (LOGMOD) Deliberate Crisis Action Planning and Execution Systems (DCAPES), AEF UTC Reporting tool.
Skill in analyzing, evaluating and interpreting logistics readiness factors and formulating procedural solutions to problems.
Ability to integrate the separate functions in planning or implementing a logistics management program.
Ability to identify, analyze and translate complex information, make appropriate judgements, and evaluate options concerning base readiness.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 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:
The primary purpose of this position is: Serve as Logistics Planner and act as the Wing Support Agreement Manager.
Assists the IDO with readiness requirements for mobility, reception, war, and contingency plans.
Responsible for development, execution, ad administration of support agreements for host installation and tenant units. Administers the Support Agreement (SA) Program.
Trains both traditional and AGR reservist in their duties and responsibilities as set forth herein.
Assist the Installation Deployment Officer (IDO) with planning, organizing and implementing the Wing Deployment and Base Support and Expeditionary (BAS&E) site plans.
Assists the IDO with Contingency Planning. Determines capability of the wing to support contingency taskings.
Represents the Plans and Integration section with a variety of wing and functional area organizations. Manages and administers the Wing Support Agreement Program.
Prepare support agreement IAW DoD, AF and higher HQ guidance.
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