Clarification from the agency

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

• As a technical expert, responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating total, cradle to grave logistics management to support a complex, major weapons system from concept through field deployment. Develops long range plans identifying critical support areas, resources and their availability, time requirements, and priorities. Integrates separate functions of supply, maintenance, procurement, budgeting, and quality assurance into logistics activities needed to sustain system fielding.
• Develops, refines, analyzes, and issues logistics policies for assigned programs applicable to one or more DoD components. Coordinates with representatives of other agencies and organizations concerning precedent-setting, controversial, sensitive and/or complex issues and their impact or potential impact on military requirements, various and different functions, Congressional concerns, and private sector organizations.
• Exercises full program responsibility for automated logistics systems. Develops functional guidance for new systems and for major system modifications. Serves as primary functional advisor for the design and development of automated logistics systems. Performs systems analyses of complex programs and major problems associated with automated logistics systems.
• Serves as a senior command representative and spokesperson in communicating program matters. Represents higher-level officials at command conferences to advise on current and future status of the program relative to acquisition logistics.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• 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
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• 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.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered under the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• The employee must meet, or be capable of achieving APDP certification as designated on the position description within the defined grace period for that certification level after assignment.
• This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. There are no Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for this series.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience applying acquisition and logistics management policies and analytical methods to plan, integrate, and oversee lifecycle support for complex systems or equipment. Ability to coordinate DoW and Air Force stakeholders, manage critical logistics functions, assess program risks and performance, and communicate clear, technically accurate recommendations to leadership.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

CONTINUATION OF CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty.
• The incumbent may be required to file an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and may be required to file annually.
• This position meets the administrative criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).

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 the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition and logistics management
processes and initiatives.

2. Knowledge of the application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative assessment methods.

3. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations
that govern, interface with, and/or influence the logistics management program processes.

4. Skill in staff level planning, organizing, and overseeing critical aspects of development, production, and support of systems, subsystems, or equipment

5. Ability to integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of logistics functions in support of research, development,
production, and support of a system, subsystem, or equipment.

6. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.


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.

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.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The 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.