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Naval Sea Systems Command LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST in Dahlgren, Virginia
Summary This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-4 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15. You will serve as a Logistics Management Specialist for the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Field Activity, Dahlgren, VA. Responsibilities You will expertly advise the Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program Manager and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leadership on matters related to program cost, schedule and performance across the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). You will work with leadership to establish life support strategy and influence system design for affordable operational effectiveness. You will assess, manage and eliminate risks related to cost, schedule and performance. You will develop acquisition logistics plans, schedules and objectives to meet Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and MDA's objectives, goals and vision. You will coordinate and identify near-term and long-term program requirements to ensure BMDS Sensors, Weapons Systems and/or Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) meet mission objectives. You will provide managerial and technical leadership to develop and implement successful BMDS integrated logistics operational policies, plans and assessments. You will identify the kind and degree of logistics support needed and activities that will be involved in providing it. You will review previous or similar logistics support efforts to assess relevancy to current mission assignments. You will provide in-depth advice and consultation in the process of developing integrated logistics support (ILS) strategies, phase-in schedules, procedures and ILS inputs to budgeting documents. You will represent the organization on ILS matters to other commands, agencies and the private sector. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-3 broadband level (GS-13 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying a mastery of integrated logistics support (ILS) principles to provide life cycle logistics support for weapon systems. Examples of qualifying experience may include (1) developing, revising, and/or interpreting Headquarters-level policies/procedures that serve as guidance to field activities; (2) knowledge of advanced logistics concepts, principles and practices to apply new developments, experimental theories and solve novel/obscure logistics problems; (3) functioning as a recognized ILS expert in meetings with top-level managers, foreign representatives, contractors and program participants from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army; (4) interpreting and defining long-range implications of ILS matters, e.g., life cycle ramifications of major system design modifications, shifts in strategic planning, or unexpected large-scale cuts in Defense appropriations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-4 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15. The salary range shown in the announcement represents all of the positions within the NH-4 broadband level, however the salary range for this position is capped at GS-15, step 5, currently $185,824. If your current salary is above this amount, your salary may be matched. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.