The USD(A&S) is the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense on all matters regarding acquisition and sustainment of the capability to the Warfighter. This position serves as a senior Life Cycle Logistician developing, coordinating, implementing, and executing actionable Regional Sustainment Strategy opportunities for International and Strategic Logistics initiatives with Allies and Partner Nations, Military Department, and Industry (US and Partner Nations).

Duties

This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C., USD (P&R) Memo "Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," June 23, 2023, Per 3, Covered Positions e. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: The incumbent will be responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and executing actionable Regional Sustainment Strategy (RSS) opportunities in support of integrating all tools of national power with the robust network of allies and partners, Industry, and the Services that the U.S. has to credibly deter aggression, also known as "Integrated deterrence". Frequently engages Operational Headquarters, the Services, and other Departments and Agencies, and as an active participant in developing policy and plans as it relates to logistics operations in support of on-going operations or planning for future contingency operations. Develops executable plans and actions for all logistics aspects of contingency and regional sustainment operations (deployment, redeployment/drawdown and post conflict). The incumbent will be expected to connect operational and tactical level actions with overall Department level strategic implications. The conduct of duties requires access to special sensitive information. In addition to operational logistics, the incumbent will possess an understanding of international logistics processes and policies from front end concept exploration through translation into RSS plans, policy guidance, delivery, and support to the implementation of DoD components worldwide.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• Must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret) security clearance
• This position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Financial Disclosure: In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually
• This position is authorized for telework, but with supervisor coordination and approval
• This position is not to exceed 5 years
• This position requires an Life Cycle Logistics, Advanced acquisition certification

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the NH-04 (GS-14/15) level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: Analyze, develop, prepare, coordinate, staff, and implement life cycle logistics policies and procedures, programs, directives to enable readiness, effective, and affordable sustainment. Utilizes the 12 Integrated Product Support Elements and Life Cycle Sustainment planning and execution to include the development of Life Cycle Sustainment Strategies and Plans. Manages international logistics, bilateral/multilateral agreements, inter-agency collaborations, and multi-national partnerships and coalitions. Technical/functional understanding of the Department of Defense PPBE process, including the POM cycle, and the use of RDT&E, Procurement, and O&M funds. 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. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Office of the USD for Acquisition and Sustainment Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]