You will function as the MQ-25 Logistics Integrator (LI) and Deputy Assistant Program Manager for Logistics (DAPML) in support of the Unmanned Carrier Aviation program office (PMA-268) and is located in the Air Systems Group, Logistics Department, Maintenance Division, and Maintenance Planning Branch of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

Duties

You will develop deliverables that reflect and support desired maintenance policies, designs, cost and operational requirements. You will establish and sustain effective life-cycle support by providing detailed, technically accurate guidance and assistance to internal and external NAVAIR/NAWCAD leadership. You will provide strategic program planning, implementation direction, and logistics management support for a major aviation weapon system. You will exercise resource responsibility and authority over support budgets through the NAVAIR Budget process. You will determine, based on technical information/feedback/funding availability, the best approach for expending resources to insure an adequate logistics support posture. You will provide cost-supporting data and develop tailored application of the elements of life cycle costing based on authoritative knowledge of the unique characteristics of aviation system. You will be responsible for acquisition planning and execution including schedule, technical, and fiscal management. You will prepare and present oral and written presentations to stakeholders to justify product support and life cycle sustainment strategies. You will interface with internal and external contacts in support agency mission and aviation program objectives. You will accomplish other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: 1) Applying progressive concepts, theories, principles, and practices of industrial and logistics maintenance planning/sustainment, and engineering design integration to create and establish innovative and effective program policies and procedures for major aviation weapon system; 2) Demonstrating technical proficiency and understanding of product support management to take concluding action on any area of product support for assigned systems or functions; 3) Utilizing thorough working knowledge of aviation weapon system acquisition life-cycle phases to identify the activities involved in providing logistical support for a major aviation system; 4) Integrating actions required of each activity into a comprehensive logistics plan in support of or to be incorporated into overall program plans; 5) Monitoring progress in meeting the logistics plan and identifying the cause and impact of delays or other problems; 6) Adjusting plans and schedules for all related actions as required by delays or changes to logistics requirements; 7) Evaluating program plans for and provision of logistical support for feasibility, efficiency, and economy, and to develop alternatives when required; 8) Identifying opportunities to incorporate logistics management process improvements and best practices by utilizing customer feedback, internal and external audits, self-assessment, and lessons learned activities in support of assigned program; and 9) Establishing formal and informal communication networks with individuals and organizations to gather information and knowledge that will aid in maintaining or improving the supply support of assigned aviation weapon systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Contacts

• Address NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV Naval Air Warfare Center Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]