Summary You will serve as a Logistics Management Specialist in the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Assistant Commander (ACOM) for Supply Chain Management Policy and Performance, in Mechanicsburg, PA Responsibilities You will function as the expert source for Acquisition Logistics, from milestone development through sustainment and disposal, to support large scale acquisition and sustainment of combat systems, ship platforms, and individual weapons systems. You will function as an expert authoritative source for the development of strategic partnerships to support NAVSUP's role as end-to-end integrator and respected advocate for the Navy in the DoD supply chain. You will monitor and analyze the strategic landscape at Navy's Echelon I, II and III levels, scanning for NAVSUP equities and engaging in opportunities to encourage alignment and progress strategic goals. You will collaborate with internal and external mission partners to resolve complex Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) challenges, using data, standard problem-solving methodology, and interpersonal skills. You will coordinate strategic NAVSUP efforts across the Enterprise and beyond, developing strategies to improve operational availability, reliability, and supply posture, ensuring Key Performance Parameters are achieved and gaps are identified. You will advise senior leaders on sustainment, supply support, and logistics matters, including preparing briefs, point papers, and other written and verbally-delivered material. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector having subject matter expertise applying Integrated Logistics Support elements which include Product Support Management, Maintenance Planning and Management, Supply Support, Design Interface, Sustaining Engineering, Technical and Product Data, Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T), Manpower and Personnel, Facilities and/or Infrastructure, and Information Technology (IT) systems in order to ensure alignment and standardization of effective life-cycle sustainment policies, processes, and tools. Specialized experience must include most or all of the following 1) Influencing system design to provide timely, affordable, effective, and best-value product support throughout the system life cycle; 2) Promoting product supportability during the acquisition and sustainment phases of the system life cycle to optimize system readiness & life cycle cost affordability via outcome-based product support strategies; 3) Developing/facilitating teams that plan, organize and direct complex efforts including the development of Supply Support Plans, Concepts of Operations and Lifecycle Logistics Analysis of Alternatives, and Lifecycle support plans and objectives; 4) Applying a significant level of knowledge in Acquisition Logistics policy, guidance, principles and practices and is able to use the knowledge in support of building strategic partnerships across the NAVSUP enterprise and higher Echelon activities; and 5) Preparing and delivering highly technical oral and written briefs to internal and external high ranking officials to explain and defend recommendations that impact platform and program execution and resource support. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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 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. 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 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. 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
