Logistics Management Specialist

Air National Guard; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard in the United States seeks a senior policy and program lead to serve as the authoritative source for ANG aircraft maintenance policies across the National Guard Bureau. You will provide leadership and strategic direction for maintenance information systems and policy implementation.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of DoD-wide policy, the AFIMPT tool, and lifecycle management of aircraft maintenance programs, with strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Air Force Information Management publishing Tool (AFIMPT) including use, development, sustainment, and strategic planning.
• Experience with Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management lifecycle concepts.
• Ability to prepare studies and staff reports and communicate complex issues clearly.

Skills

AFIMPT knowledge

Integrated Life Cycle Management

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Policy development

Tools

AFIMPT toolset

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is: This position serves as the authoritative source for all Air National Guard (ANG) aircraft maintenance policies for the National Guard Bureau (NGB), including 90 units and 75 flying wings. It provides leadership and technical direction for the management of Air Force maintenance information functions and systems.

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, Logistics Management Series 0346.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of critical strategic aircraft and equipment maintenance management, their underlying statutory and regulatory framework, and the interrelationships with related DoD-wide and private sector activities to formulate, analyze and implement broad programmatic policy. Knowledge of equivalent analytically demanding issues such as the ability to initiate, design, integrate, implement, and evaluate aircraft and equipment policies and practices for NGB. Knowledge of broad policy concepts that facilitate the ability to generate and analyze projects and programs which depart from previous practices, and which require the initiation of aircraft maintenance innovations, concepts and principles.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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)

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the Air Force Information Management publishing Tool (AFIMPT), to include utilization, development, sustainment short and long-term strategic planning, data support and broad knowledge and understanding of this system. Knowledge of all aspects of Integrated Life Cycle Management and impacts/implications associated with Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management. Skill in applying senior analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Skill in managing and coordinating complex activities, gathering facts and using effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound problem solving decisions. Ability to prepare special studies and staff reports including the ability to meet emergent and/or changing program requirements within available resources. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relations. Ability to plan and organize work and maintain good working relations.

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.