This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The pay band NH-04 includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-14 to 15. Other initiatives under the Acquisition Demonstration Project include simplified classification, streamlined hiring process and expanded developmental opportunities.

Duties

As a CECOM Integrated Logistics Support Center (ILSC) Transition Manager, the incumbent is a recognized authority/consultant and/or senior manager. Provides expert technical advice and recommendations regarding the Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements impacting the effectiveness of a weapon system’s product support strategy. Defines scope, requirements, policy issues, and performance criteria associated with logistics management for complex weapons systems. Provides expert technical advice and recommendations on logistics management in situations where guidelines and procedures do not exist, and where there are usually differences of opinion and approaches among the participants within the programs. Resolves highly complex logistics problems that impact equipment/systems involving new or innovative military strategies. Coordinates extensively with representatives of different DoD components and contractors for logistics management program information and policy development as it relates to acquisition of complex weapons systems. Develops, initiates, and oversees implementation of significant corrective actions, new programs, major program enhancements and important policy changes. Represents the command on acquisition governance boards, committees, and study groups. Accurately tracks and provides the status of product support strategy assessments and agreements utilizing established tools and reports.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Life Cycle Logistics certification within 48 months as of entrance on duty.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Must be a member of an Acquisition Corps at the time of appointment or eligible for a waiver.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (NH-03). Experience planning, organizing, and directing acquisition life cycle support efforts in order to provide senior leadership with recommendations, analytical support, and risk assessments. Experience analyzing any of the following documentation: acquisition strategies/plans, life cycle sustainment plans, simplified acquisition management plans, requirements documents, materiel release ensuring they adhere to established staffing processes and timelines. Experience documenting memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a specific program's transition. Experience developing and advising on technical proficiency on statutes and policy impacting the C5ISR portfolio. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral CommunicationProblem SolvingTechnical Competence

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W4GVAA USA HQ COMM ELECTRONICS CMD DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk