Summary 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: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a logistics management specialist directing, developing, implementing, or functioning as part of a logistics management operation in support of assigned systems, programs, or major equipment. Responsibilities Serves as the focal point for planning, management, and coordination of life cycle logistics support. Develops and communicates logistic requirements that have far-reaching consequences for logistic design. Exercises technical leadership to obtain agreement on required actions, schedules, and the resolution of conflicting points. Serves as the technical advisor on contracts. Serves as Logistics Specialist for the development of assessment criteria. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 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. "All eligibility and qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement; however, this vacancy announcement may be used to fill other like vacancies within 120 days of the closing of this announcement and your eligibility requirements (e.g., time in grade) will be reevaluated." SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized or will have within 120 days of closing of this announcement, at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience with weapons system Acquisition Logistics and/or like experience; knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition and logistics management processes and initiatives. Typically, life cycle logistics operations that encompass the entire process of systematically identifying, developing, assessing, purchasing, and/or upgrading logistics requirements through the acquisition process. Included are those who manage/support acquisition logistics activities associated with the procurement, integration, and/or fielding/sustainment of weapon systems and/or equipment or system modifications. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 basic theories and principles of systems design, specifications development techniques; and an understanding of acquisition and maintenance requirements as well as organizational functions involved in logistical support. 2. Knowledge of principles of logistics support planning, development, and execution sufficient to coordinate and integrate functions into a total, well structured, and viable program. 3. Knowledge of system life cycle concepts and design as they apply to system research, development, and acquisition. 4. Knowledge of contractual processes, procedures, and technical requirements. 5. Ability to plan, analyze, and coordinate a system or portion of a major system's acquisition and transfer into operational use; to include the identification and correlation of specific requirements for money, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services needed to support the program; and to develop and analyze data to determine logistic objectives and goals, identify support requirements (including funding, contract development, and other technical support requirements), and establish relationships between the participants involved in deploying the plan. 6. 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. Education 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. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 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 dated within 30 days 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. 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