Logistics Management Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of an identified high-potential, mid-level manager/executive, while contributing support to the mission and function of the Air Force. It is not a continuing position, and assignment duration is strictly NTE 36 months.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule, Administrative and Management Positions.

• 1) A comprehensive and expert knowledge of policies, concepts, and procedures affecting logistics, inventory management and procurement functions;
• 2) A thorough knowledge of Air Force and command organizational structures and functions;
• 3) Mastery of advance knowledge of analytical techniques is necessary in the determination, programming, and defense of long-range requirements;
• 4) Knowledge of a wide variety of logistics support activities including, but not limited to, determination of fund requirements, supply support systems, and the integration of supply, transportation, maintenance, and other logistics support activities;
• 5) Skill in analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting logistics readiness factors, and formulating procedural solutions to problems;
• 6) Ability to develop logistics information systems capabilities and anticipate/identify logistics issues associated with logistics planning and transportation requirements.

Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-13 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of DoW and Air Force regulations, principles, and practices pertaining to logistics support functions.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of logistics support activities including, but not limited to, determination of fund requirements; supply support systems; and the integration of supply, transportation, maintenance, and other logistics support activities.
• Knowledge of program planning, funding, and logistics management information systems.
• Skill in analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting logistics readiness factors, and formulating procedural solutions to problems.
• Ability to integrate the separate functions in planning or implementing a logistics management program.
• Skill in effective written and oral communication.