Logistics Management Specialist

Summary

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 a planned Transfer of Function (TOF) from the Missile Defense Agency to the Department of the Army. This action is projected to be effective on or about October 1, 2026

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Duties

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This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the direction, development, and performance of logistics management operations that include planning, coordinating and evaluating the logistics actions required to support the Missile Defense Agency goals and mission.

As a Logistics Management Specialist at the NH-0346-3 broadband level some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Assist with the direction, development, and performance of multi-functional logistics managementoperations that include planning, coordinating and evaluating the logistics actions required to support theMissile Defense Agency (MDA) goals and mission.
• Identify the specific requirements for money, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services required to support the Program Manager's (PM) cost, schedule and performance objectives.
• Correlate PM objectives with program plans to ensure required logistics support is provided at the right time and place.
• Coordinate and evaluate logistics support to identify andexecute specific requirements, identify and mitigate risk, and develop and adjust plans and schedules for theactions required to meet each requirement on time.
• Coordinate with higher level specialists to jointlyresearch and develop readiness and logistics plans, strategies, and procedures focusing on delivering a MDScapability that is effective, efficient, and supportable to meet operational requirements.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Work Schedule: Fulltime
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible as determined by the agency policy.
• Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information
• Employee must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
• This is an acquisition position coded Foundational in Life Cycle Logistics. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 36 months of entry into position.
• Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.

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 3 of the 5 the Federal service:

• Experience planning, coordinating and evaluating the logistics actions required to support Missile Defense Agency (MDA) goals and mission.
• Experience applying logistics processes, policies, procedures and practices necessary to develop and assess technical and economic feasibility, including cost, schedule and performance.
• Experience researching, planning, coordinating and briefing logistics actions in support of leadership's goals and vision.
• Experience directing a contract workforce at remote locations managing, storing, and maintaining equipment and vehicles.
• Experience identifying and applying concepts, policies and practices of logistics management as they apply to new and legacy systems during the acquisition and sustainment phases of the life cycle.

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.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Person with Disabilities- Schedule A

Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )

To receive consideration please make sure you select ALL appropriate eligibilities in the application questionnaire.

Other Notes:

ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires Acquisition Workforce Level Foundational Life Cycle Logistics Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 36 months after entry into this position.

• ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Life Cycle Logistics, Foundational level. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 36 months after entry into this position. For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Home (dau.edu) or Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu)
• DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Life Cycle Logistics, Foundational certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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