Logistics Management Specialist (LMS)

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This position involves a combination of routine and multiple and varying assignments under the general direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team for projects/programs within a defined area of responsibility.

Applies experience and detailed knowledge applicable to the Logistics Plan to plan and accomplish assignments. Reviews logistic program administrative guidance, obligations and expenditures for compliance with laws and authorized funding. Processes personal property transactions using automated tools such as the Automated Inventory Tracking System (AITS) and FAA Utilization, Screening and Disposal System (USO) in Logistics Inventory System (LIS). May perform Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties for various contracts. Contracting Officer (CO) duties for assigned procurements to purchase materials, supplies, services and equipment using simplified acquisition guidelines and provide guidance to field personnel and managers. Conducts research and collects information in accordance with simplified acquisition guidelines and submit proposals, packages and information for review by the Contracting Officer (CO). Conducts, coordinates, participates in and/or reconciles inventory of real, personal property, and field spares. Analyzes financial tracking reports for exchange and repair delinquents, core exchange credits, and initial issue of test equipment.

Demonstrates some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish tasks or small projects.

Contacts are primarily internal to the organizational unit, major subdivision, or LOB/SO with a manager and other employees to share information, provide data and/or written analyses, and/or explain the statuses of assignments. May have frequent contacts with customers and other external parties on routine matters such as gathering information, explaining regulations, and discussing the customers' situations.

Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es). Typically receives guidance on selecting approaches from a manager or more experienced professional.

Refers problems and work issues to a manager or more experienced professional when guidelines are not available or applicable.

Work is reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities.

Work activities typically support activities of the organizational unit and may affect project/program objectives for the major subdivision and the LOB/SO. The work may affect both internal and external customers.