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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Naval Sea Systems Command

Summary

You will serve as a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST in the Naval Sea Logistics Center (NSLC) of NAVSEALOGCENKYPTDIVNUWC MECH PA.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/23/2026 to 02/27/2026
Salary
$108,592 to - $141,171 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Support Activity, Mechanicsburg, PA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes - This is a bargaining unit position.
Announcement number
ST-12890966-26-JRT
Control number
858494600

Duties

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  • You will serve as a logistics analyst, evaluating numerous logistics phases and Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements to ensure proper support identification and readiness throughout the product life cycle.
  • You will monitor and manage the logistics efforts of various DON and DoD organizations and/or other government agencies plus the efforts of prime vendors or manufacturers’ representatives contracted for the rendering of IPS.
  • You will assist with oversight to ensure support is correct, complete, and accomplished in a timely manner.
  • You will manage the process and productivity of Integrated Process Teams (IPTs) responsible for planning the initial and sustainment logistics needs of the acquisition project, document and convert results into a Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP).
  • You will maintain responsibility to continue management of the in-service phases of the LCSP ensuring both sustaining and upgrade requirements are met.
  • You will work with many specialists including: Logistics Element Managers (LEMs), maintenance technicians, engineers, contract specialists, financial planners, legal counsel, support contractors, manufacturer’s representatives and sub-contractors.
  • You will establish goals, designate responsibilities, and interpret impact on overarching programs associated with life-cycle logistics.
  • You will develops and directs IPS concepts and plans to ensure the appropriate types and levels of IPS are in place for DoD and other government agency-managed projects (both at the ship platform and equipment levels).
  • You will tailor Navy policy, concepts, and procedures to meet program guidelines and to stay within funding constraints and ensures that IPS directives are incorporated into the support provisions of various ship contracts.
  • You will provide technical expertise, leadership, operational insights, and teaming skills.
  • You will provide guidance and advice to life cycle support IPS Managers regarding the design and development of new ILS approaches, concepts, practices, and methods.
  • You will develop evaluation criteria and metrics for use throughout the life of the program or platform.
  • You will direct and perform trend analysis of ship and equipment specific support problems both over time and across systems and ship classes to discern trends and systemic IPS issues.
  • You will serve as the Provisioning Lead for the Columbia Class Submarine Program.
  • You will provide oversight to a team of functional, technical and supply support personnel responsible for planning, managing, and completing technical assignments.
  • You will be responsible for overseeing projects from conception to completion as it relates to provisioning for shipbuilding, Technical Support Authority (TSA), Acquisition and LIfecycle Support.
  • You will oversee the development of APL, AELs, and other provisioning documentation that support configuration control.
  • You will develop briefs and deliver to leadership at various meetings.
  • You will maintain metrics for reporting to PMS 397.
  • You will provide direction and guidance to TSA.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band (GS-12) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience with program and/or project management techniques as related to lifecycle logistics management. Experience in the analysis and evaluation of logistics data. Interpretation and implementation of logistics policies and procedures. Experience with integrated product support teams.

Examples of qualifying experience include:

  • Serving on a team of functional, technical and supply support personnel responsible for planning, managing, and completing technical assignments.
  • Assist in the formulation of technical and administrative policies and procedures.
  • Assist with overseeing projects from conception to completion as it relates to provisioning for shipbuilding, Technical Support Authority (TSA), Acquisition and LIfecycle Support.
  • Provide technical and project management expertise that serves to coordinate acquisition and life-cycle Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for new and existing equipment.
  • Collaborates with the shipbuilder to ensure ILS products are received in accordance with contractual obligations.
  • Develops provisioning documentation to support configuration control.
  • Develop briefs and deliver to leadership at various meetings.
  • Provide direction and guidance to TSA
  • Schedule, coordinate and execute provisioning conferences for various systems/components

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork
  • Partnering
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Problem Solving
  • Integrated Logistical Support (ILS) Planning

This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire & Structured Resume Review.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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