This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021 This position is part of the Missile Defense Agency.

Duties

As a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the NH-0346-3 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Direct, develop and perform multi-functional logistics management operations that include planning, coordinating and evaluating the logistics actions required to support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) goals and mission. Logistics includes: (1) advising the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) organizations within the MDA on matters related to developing the Total Package Approach to Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) for current and future FMS Cases. (2) Identifying the specific requirements for funding, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services required to support the FMS Program Manager's cost, schedule and performance objectives, (3) correlating objectives with Program plans to assure that the required logistics support is provided at the right time. Completion of logistic work requires (1) ability to coordinate and evaluate logistics support in consideration of the twelve Integrated Production Support (IPS) Elements (maintenance planning, manpower, and personnel, supply support, support equipment, technical data, training and training support, computer resources support, facilities, packaging, handling, storage and transportation and design influence/interface) in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) and FMS policies. (2) Manage and assign logistics duties to the FMS logistics team to support spares provisioning, contractors logistic support planning, supply support, transportation, new equipment training, material fielding and post-delivery sustainment functions executed under FMS Cases. Analyzes FMS partner requirements, LOAs, FMS policy, funding, system technical details, support agreements, contracts and other information to identify, develop and recommend courses of action to resolve logistical challenges associated with the execution of Total Package Approach support to FMS programs. Initiates appropriate corrective action; assures procedures are implemented. Coordinates logistical actions with multiple USG, contractor and foreign stakeholder organizations. Evaluates and/or conducts staff studies on the assigned program area to determine trends, problem, and corrective action. Coordinate with Military Departments (MILDEPs) and International Logistics Control Offices (ILCOs) to facilitate the execution of MDA FMS programs. Develop and conduct briefings to MDA and Leadership on FMS cases and case logistical execution.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position eligible for situational telework
• Must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
• This is a drug testing designated position
• Must acquire 80 continuous learning points every two years.
• Must obtain mandatory Back to Basics (B2B) certification within 36 months of entry into position.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience interpreting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) policies, procedures, and regulations and FMS case logistical and transportation execution in support of system fielding and sustainment. Experience performing all functions of Program Management, Acquisition Logistics, Material Management, Supply, Engineering, Procurement and Production and Product Assurance as it relates to Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Experience applying logistics processes, policies, procedures, and practices necessary to develop and assess technical and economic feasibility, including cost, schedule and performance. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Contacts

• Address Missile Defense Agency Bldg 5222 Martin Rd Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: MDA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920299
• Email: [email protected]