The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is part of the Missile Defense Agency, The incumbent will be responsible for leading and managing all matters related to the program cost, schedule and performance across the Missile Defense System (MDS)

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Life Cycle Logistics to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. As a Logistics Management Specialist (FMS) at the NH-0346-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Directs develops, and performs 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. Coordinates with Military Departments (MILDEPs) and International Logistics Control Offices (ILCOs) to facilitate the execution of MDA FMS programs. Develops and conducts 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: Maxi Flex
• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible based on agency policy and availability.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Position requires DoD Acquisition certification coded Foundational in Life Cycle Logistics within required timeframes.
• Must obtain mandatory Back to Basics (B2B) certification within 36 months of entry into position.
• Must achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years.
• Incumbent must obtain/maintain Non-Critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• This position maybe eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: (Candidates must meet at least 3 of the 5 specialized experience requirements) Applying logistics processes, policies, procedures, and practices necessary to develop and assess technical and economic feasibility, including cost, schedule and performance for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) major weapon system programs. OR Researching, planning, coordinating, and briefing logistics actions in support of leadership's goals and vision as it applies to FMS programs. OR Identifying and applying the concepts, policies, and practices of logistics management as they apply to new and in-service systems during all acquisition phases of the life cycle. OR Developing and implementing training plans, transportation plans, and fielding activities for FMS cases. OR Ability to apply critical thinking and apply best logistics practices to support Foreign partners and the FMS implementing Agency. 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.

Contacts

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