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: Assist with the direction, development, and performance of multi-functional logistics management operations that include planning, coordinating and evaluating the logistics actions required to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) goals and mission. Identify the specific requirements for money, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services required to support the Program Manager's (PM) cost, schedule and performance objectives. Correlate PM objectives with Program plans to assure that the required logistics support is provided at the right time and place. Coordinate and evaluate logistics support in accordance with Performance Based Logistics (PBL) to identify and execute specific requirements, identify and mitigate risk, and to develop and adjust plans and schedules for the actions required to meet each requirement on time. Research and develop Department of Defense (DoD) and MDA logistics directives and instructions. Coordinate with higher level specialists to jointly research and develop readiness and logistics plans, strategies, and procedures focusing on delivering a BMDS capability that is effective, efficient, and supportable to meet operational requirements.

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: Authorized up to $15,000 in accordance with agency policy
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is 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 applying logistics processes, policies, procedures, and practices necessary to develop and assess technical and economic feasibility, including cost, schedule and performance. Experience researching, planning, coordinating, and briefing logistics actions in support of leadership's goals and vision. Experience working with and across executive staffs, joint staffs, commands, agencies and the services. Experience identifying and applying the concepts, policies, and practices of logistics management as they apply to new and legacy systems during the sustainment phase of the life cycle. Experience developing and implementing training plans and activities for military weapon systems, 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]