Logistics Management Specialist

Air Mobility Command; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Mobility Command seeks a Logistics Management Specialist to deliver strategic and operational analysis in support of planning, development and execution of logistics policies for air transportation and supply chain distribution operations.

The role emphasizes interpreting DoD policies, coordinating with diverse teams, and applying analytical methods to optimize logistics programs across all operation stages.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in logistics policy planning and execution.
• Knowledge of air transportation and supply chain operations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret DoD policies and guidelines.
• Experience with program analysis to improve logistics programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational analysis to support logistics planning and decision making.
• Assist in development and execution of logistics policies and programs for air transportation.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to optimize air mobility and supply chain distribution.

Skills

Program analysis

Logistics management

Air transportation

Oral and written presentations

Policy interpretation

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to function as a logistics management specialist providing strategic and operational analysis and decision making in support of planning, development and execution of logistics policies and programs supporting air transportation and supply chain distribution operations.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions for Logistics Management, Series 0346.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes thorough knowledge of DoD and AMC policies and procedures to plan and develop air transportation and supply chain operations to satisfy requirements and interpret DoD operations policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Practical knowledge of systems design along with familiarity of requirements and operational understanding of air transportation and supply chain distribution during all stages of operation/execution.
• Knowledge of major issues, program goals, work operations, and managerial channels of organizations involved in logistics plans.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and evaluation criteria used in measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of air transportation policies and programs to improve operations, support plans, and in developing and modifying work methods.
• Knowledge of support requirements to provide coverage of funding, supply, training and a variety of other technical support activities.
• In depth knowledge of air transportation and supply chain distribution practices and operations to plan and accomplish a variety of complex work assignments.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:

• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.
• One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level.
• TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

• In depth knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and techniques for program analysis in support of developing guidance, and interpreting policy direction.
• Broad knowledge of the Air Transportation mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the transportation/logistics management process.
• Working knowledge of various computer systems that pertain to logistics management and air transportation operations and those systems required to perform the work.
• Knowledge and skill to independently apply a full range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to plan, coordinate, and evaluate logistics program planning and programming, requirements, procedures, and activities and analyzes issues to formulate solutions to complex problems.
• Knowledge and skills to prepare, develop and present effective/professional oral and written presentations and to deal effectively with all levels of personnel including key managers, operating officials, and senior leadership.
• Ability to plan and organize work and prepare, coordinate, staff, and implement policies, procedures, programs, and directives; inspire, motivate and guide others towards goal accomplishment; and organize and lead special study teams and taskforces with members from different organizations and commands.
• Knowledge of contractual processes, procedures, and technical requirements.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:

• Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
• You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
• Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.