LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as logistics management specialist, a key member of Air Force Materiel Command Supply Chain Management Team and resident Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) Subject Matter Expert (SME). Responsible for planning, developing, evaluating and providing recommendations relating to a broad mix of Logistics and Department of the Air Force Global Supply Chain Management functions. Develops goals, objectives, plans, and organizes projects to accomplish stated goals and objectives. Represents the organization to a variety of installation, functional area organizations, special task groups, integrated product teams (IPTs), meetings and briefings at the MAJCOM and DOD levels. Serves as the organizations representative and spokesperson in communicating program matters. Development of Self and Organization. Maintains current knowledge of events, technology and organizational policies and procedures which impact current responsibilities. 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, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade 11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include theater shaping activities and serve as a logistics management specialist, executing and/or supporting life cycle management for assigned systems, programs, or projects across Air Force enterprise. Position will direct, develop, implement or function as part of logistics management operations within the scope of Set the Theater initiatives and future strategic logistics initiatives. Executing and/or supporting life cycle management for assigned systems, programs, orprojects across the Air Force enterprise. Being involved with theater shaping activities and serving as a logistics managementspecialist. Directing, developing, implementing, or functioning as part of logistics management operations within the scope of Set the Theater (StT) initiatives and future strategic logistics initiatives. 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. Knowledge of theories, principles and policies applicable to logistics and supply chain management planning, development and execution; sufficient to coordinate and integrate functions into a total, well structured, and viable program under peacetime and wartime conditions. 2. Knowledge of logistics concepts as they apply to Air Force Equipment Global Supply Chain Management specializations and functions. 3. Ability to plan organize and coordinate all or a portion of a logistics support project. 4. Ability to maintain good working relationships. 5. Ability to originate new ideas, projects, studies and methodologies. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ideal Candidate: Experience developing and executing various aspects of the Department of the Air Force Set the Theaters (StTs) Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPB&E) process. Experience leading and developing new theories and requirements for planning, managing, assessing, and coordinating sustainment health and processes for Prepositioning Materiel Capabilities (PMC) and War Reserve Materiel (WRM). Experience defining and overseeing Set the Theater integration and planning processes to identify critical areas that require higher-level review or action. Experience providing training to Department of the Air Force (DAF) members on applicable processes to support assigned systems, programs, or projects. Experience analyzing and deconflicting logistics-based battlespace management protocols to gain efficiency and effectiveness in preposition capabilities. Strong communication skills to liaise daily with enterprise stakeholders on assigned systems, programs, or projects. Experience serving as a key focal point for detailed planning, management, and coordination of life cycle logistics support in relation to customer requirements. Experience representing the organization and higher management echelons and providing current and future status information on assigned projects/programs, as required, in high level meetings and discussions with senior government officials, both within and outside the Department of the Air Force. Strong Action Officer abilities to process and staff packages to the AFMC/CC level and other external entities, SAF, and/or Department of State (DoS). DHA JOAs will be open for 120 days to fill like vacancies. 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. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.