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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
U.S. Northern Command

Summary

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The Primary Purpose of this position is to serve as an authoritative expert and advisor to the Logistics Plans and Operations Division/J43, Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC), and Directorate of Logistics and Engineering/J4 staff regarding all aspects of major-command level Homeland Defense and DSCA exercise planning and training.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/22/2026 to 04/28/2026
Salary
$109,246 - $142,022 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Peterson AFB, CO
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
6X-AFPC-12943668-254677-KR
Control number
866184500

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Clarification from the agency

The Area of Consideration is limited to Air Force USNORTHCOM Organization personnel only. External candidates may be considered due to regulatory requirements for priority consideration of priority placement candidates.

Duties

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  • Plans, directs and coordinates, on a NORAD and USNORTHCOM Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) basis, the design of logistics exercises to ensure that the highest levels of readiness and training are maintained across the Commands.
  • Directs mission analysis and develops Joint Mission Essential Tasks (JMETs) for accomplishment of various N&NC, Joint Staff and DOD readiness and training goals and objectives.
  • Serves as a NORAD and USNORTHCOM J4 Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all logistics training issues relating to NORAD Forward Operating Locations (FOLs) and USNORTHCOM Service Components operating bases and key logistics nodes.
  • Serves as the NORAD and USNORTHCOM J4 Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) strategy toward global integration to enhance Department of Defense (DOD) strategic planning and execution.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations in performance of temporary duty (TDY).
  • This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmental Information clearance as a condition of employment.
  • May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, Joint Logistics Operations Center, J4 Battle Staff tasks, and (cont'd)
  • (cont'd) other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations.
  • This position is designated by the Air force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from (cont'd)
  • (cont'd) use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
  • This position may require on-call status, or be subject to call-back.
  • This position has been designated as Mission Essential. Personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release.

Qualifications

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 comprehensive knowledge of Joint logistics doctrine, Federal Logistics doctrine, regulations and National Laws that impact or influence DOD logistics support operations and planning within the Homeland. Comprehensive knowledge of federal and DoD authorities, policies, directives, instructions and laws that enable or constrain sustainment of DOD Title 10 forces within the Homeland and with NORAD or Theater Security Cooperation partner nations. Expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods required to support the development of strategic logistics plans and policy in support of NORAD and USNORTHCOM Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) plans as well as the Theater Campaign Plan. This shall include Secretary of Defense and Joint Staff level synchronization and global integration of national and Combatant Command (CCMD) logistics plans. Expert knowledge of national security documents from the National Security Council, Homeland Security Council, and Office of the Secretary of Defense necessary to assess and interpret National Military Strategy and how it impacts strategic logistics planning and operations for N&NC Homeland Defense plans and operations. Complete knowledge of the joint command and control process, military joint operations doctrine; interactions between the Chairman Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS) logistics planners, and how to lead integration efforts among HQ NORAD and USNORTHCOM, NORAD Regions, Service Components, DOD Agencies and other national emergency agencies. In-depth knowledge of the roles and organizations so as to lead national and regional level logistics planning efforts among supporting Global Combatant Commands, military service components, federal, state, and local agencies for national and regional level homeland defense and civil support planning efforts that result in changes or adjustments in national level strategy, policy, or resource allocation.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-inĀ­-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:

  1. Knowledge of joint logistics management principles, concepts, policies, and regulations. Ability to analyze and evaluate logistics training programs and activities.
  2. Ability to direct and manage complex training studies and analyses that involve collating and coordinating multiple disciplines and practices within the logistics community across various groups and directorates for the purpose of developing and revising strategic and operational logistics training support concept plans and Joint Training System Analysis.
  3. Knowledge of a wide variety of logistics training activities including, but not limited to, determination of funding requirements; DOD and Federal Interagency supply support systems; strategic level integration of DOD core logistics functions. Ability to organize and lead special study teams comprised of functional subject matter experts from a variety of federal and DOD organizations and commands.
  4. Ability to analyze, organize and present data and findings, and offer proposed recommendations to executive level decision makers for both strategic and operational training problem sets. Knowledge of DOD and CJCS publications, directives, and regulations.
  5. Skill in maintaining readiness assessment status via automated systems. Knowledge of standards, policies, and processes required to create logistics-focused performance metrics to improve strategic training planning initiatives and operational level logistics execution.
  6. Skill in oral and written communication.Skill in preparing, organizing, and briefing complex quantitative and qualitative presentations at the senior executive level concerning sustainment and theater distribution concepts.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position..

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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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.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

U.S. Northern Command

US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) Mission Statement: Conduct operations to deter, prevent, and defeat threats and aggression aimed at the United States, its territories, and interests within the assigned area of responsibility; and as directed by the President or Secretary of Defense, provide defense support of civil authorities including consequence management operations. Find out more click here.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:

  • AF DCIPS Interchange
  • AF Internal Employee
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Military Spouse Preference

Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
Address
NORTHCOM
250 Vandenberg Street
Suite B016
Peterson SFB, CO 80914
US

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