Logistics Management Specialist

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Job Description

Applies experience and advanced knowledge applicable to forecasting, monitoring, analyzing, coordinating and controlling assigned inventory items required to effectively and efficiently maintain NAS operations. Assignments may require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines.

Typical assignments may include: tracking and analyzing data to ensure compliance with policies/procedures; providing training/guidance to less-experienced professionals in day-to-day operations; identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions for complex/difficult problems; recommending improvements to systems/processes; monitoring support effectiveness and resolving problems utilizing appropriate regulations/procedures; identifying and initiating alternate supply support methods consistent with program plans/policies; monitoring cost and pricing information and making adjustments to financial data in accordance with policies/procedures; managing financial records to support organizational objective, compiling financial information for budgeting purposes; performing cost and economic analysis as needed; preparing complex and high value contract bid packages by generating demand rate historical information, failure rates, or other support requirements; submitting complete contract packages for award which includes assisting in the preparation of Statements of Work (SOW) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE); participating in complex contract negotiations and maintaining contract milestones. Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for contracts.

Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time, and assists a manager, project/program manager, team leader to plan and use assigned resources to accomplish projects/programs/activities. May identify and request additional resources, as needed.

Contacts are typically internal and external, with regular contacts among major subdivisions and LOBs/SOs, with customers, and with other external parties to share information about FAA and to explain the application of policies and procedures.

Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion to select the most appropriate approach or to recommend new approaches. Assignments often require a review of policies and precedents, under the limited guidance of a manager or other employee.

Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager or more experienced professional. Refers problems to managers and more experienced professionals that require their attention. May assist in developing and recommending solutions.

Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion, for policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.

Work activities typically support and may be vital to the success of projects and/or activities for one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB/SOs. In some specialties, the work may affect internal and external customers.