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 to develop, implement, direct, and/or function as part of a logistics management operation in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of designated country, assigned systems, programs or major equipment. Responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating total cradle to grave logistics management supporting complex weapons system.

Duties

This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s). Application initial cut-off date is 21 April 2024, applications received after this date will be considered only if needed for future vacancies. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible. This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated; however, those who apply after the cut-off date will be considered for referral to the hiring manager only if no selection is made from the initial group or if additional vacancies occur and the initial referral list yielded an insufficient number of candidates. If you make corrections and resubmit your application, the date the application is last submitted will be used to determine those who are considered to have met the cut-off date." As an FMS technical expert, responsible for planning, managing, coordinating total, cradle to grave logistics management support to a complex, major weapons system from concept through field deployment. Develops, refines, analyzes, and issues logistics policies for assigned programs applicable to one or more DoD components. Provides expert advice for complex FMS case management issues and ascertains that overall program performance is achieved as projected. Serves as senior command representative and spokesperson in communicating program matters.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• When deployed, expect to work 12 hour shifts, 7 days per week with paid overtime of 88 hours per pay period
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• This position deploys on mandatory 90 day rotations (90 days at Wright-Patterson AFB, 90 days in a possible austere overseas environment). Living and working conditions may be effected by such environment
• This position is Emergency-Essential. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority
• This position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively
• This position meets the criteria of an Emergency-Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status
• This position has been designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)
• This position requires a Life Cycle Logistics (L) Advanced Level 4, acquisition certification within 48 months after assignment. Required to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 continuous learning points every 24 months

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Experience includes using the knowledge of concepts, principles, procedures, regulations, laws, and instructions applicable to the logistics providing technical assistance to supervisor regarding duties; and preparing programs, policies, and activities regarding logistics. 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. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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: Expert knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition and logistics management processes and initiatives. Expert knowledge of theories and principles of Foreign Military Sales development and execution, and the Security Assistance Program policy. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DoD, Air Force and organizations that govern, interfere with, and/or influence the logistics management program processes. Skill in staff level planning, organizing, and overseeing critical aspects of development, production, and support of systems, subsystems, or equipment. Ability to integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of logistics functions in support of research, development, production, and support of a system, or equipment. 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.

Education

Education can not be substituted for Specialized Experience at the GS 12 and above.

Additional Conditions of Employment

• This is a Centrally Managed position under the Logistics Career Field.
• The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• This position meets the administrative criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position

Contacts

• Address Wright Patterson AFB 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]