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Logistics Management Specialist, GS-0346-14

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Washington, DC

Employer:  US Coast Guard
Job Type:  Full Time

Description

Duties

The incumbent serves as a Senior Logistics Management Specialist and is the subject matter expert in FMS Follow-On Support (FOS), logistics sustainment, and federal acquisition policies and procedures related to FMS new procurement and Excess Defense Article (EDA) asset/acquisition logistics functions. Applies logistics principles in the development and acquisition of FMS FOS requirements.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:
  • Manages the development and implementation of in-process reviews, audits, etc. to ensure all FMS FOS resources required to prepare for testing and trials, outfitting, delivery, commissioning, initial shakedown, and operational deployment are identified, acquired and available when needed. This includes direct liaison and coordination with USCG counterparts, foreign partners, industry, and the interagency.
  • Plans and forecasts resource requirements (e.g., manpower, budgets, technical data, technical services and materials/equipment) to support asset systems throughout the lifecycle. Partners and collaborates with sustainment managers to plan and budget for support after delivery of assets to foreign partners.
  • Prepares project correspondence, briefings, point papers, etc. on FMS FOS issues and strategies. Formulates responses to questions from various entities. Partners with various USCG headquarters offices and interagency partners in planning for asset sustainment.
  • Develops and optimizes FMS FOS and sustainment plans and processes supporting USCG mission readiness, system availability, and operational effectiveness. Evaluates user-defined concepts of operations for project products; develops maintenance concepts, and addresses all applicable FMS FOS elements in analyzing, planning, and managing system development, production, test, and deployment. Translates user requirements into appropriate sections in statements of work (SOW), request for proposals, and product performance specifications.
  • Acts as COR for programmatic support contracts and consulting studies requiring the following duties: Prepares and/or reviews acquisition materials, including but not limited to statements of work (SOWs), cost estimates and other documentation in support of acquisition requests for goods and services. Enforces contract requirements and reviews. Approves Contractor invoices. Provides technical oversight of Contractor work and deliverables, including review of all technical documents, plans and other material for adequacy and compliance with the contract requirements.
  • Monitors contracts for compliance with quality control procedures and regulations and policies; provides support to and evaluates Contractor processes. Reviews production work orders to ensure requests are properly logged and that time and materials consumed are properly indicated.
  • Works with USCG and interagency operational maintenance managers to define FMS FOS requirements to support product development, production, and deployment. Supports the development and implementation of acquisition strategies and plans, technical performance specifications, procurement planning, source selection plans, proposal evaluation and contract negotiations included in the projects.
  • Promotes USCG acquisition programs and FMS FOS through multiple outreach activities and research which require initiating and maintaining contacts with professionals and scholars within the FMS and Security Assistance communities. The position participates in pertinent educational programs and professional conferences to expand knowledge and technical skills necessary to remain both current and proficient in policy, guidance, and FOS management skills for FMS projects.


Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • This position requires a SECRET clearance.
  • This position may require a one (1) year probationary period.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.


All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-14, applicants must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

Specialized experience should demonstrate:
  • Coordinating and reviewing design development and systems engineering activities affecting integrated logistics support (ILS).
  • Developing and implementing logistics policies, plans and programs.
  • Translating ILS requirements into contractual requirements.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.  If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

** Level III Acquisition Certification in Life Cycle Logistics is highly desired.

OR

Demonstrated path of coursework and experience to obtain this certification within 18 months of onboarding. Well-qualified applicants who also possess a COR certification or certifications in other career fields, particularly Program/Project Management, should be indicated.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here

Additional information

Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. At the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations.

If you are selected for this position, you will be subject to a determination of your suitability for Federal employment. All selectees are subject to an appropriate investigation as a condition of placement into this position. Certain investigation levels may automatically require a credit check after initial job qualifications have been met. For those positions that do not automatically require a credit check, it may later be required if the initial investigation surfaces a potential issue. Visit: OPM Mythbuster

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Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

Moving expenses will not be paid.

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

For Veterans' preference eligibility, visit Veterans' Employment Resources. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility and to understand the documentation that would be required with your application, click on the links above and contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 90 days from the date the certificate was issued.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 202-795-6255. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.  Other benefits may include:  flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.  DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities.  For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select “Benefits”.  Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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