Logistics Management Specialist (NH-0346-02) 96TSSQ

Air Force Test Center; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force Test Center at Eglin Air Force Base is seeking a Full-Time RDT&E Logistics Management Specialist to support the 96th Test Systems Squadron. This role focuses on specialized logistics for non-standard supplies, equipment, and parts within the Test and Evaluation community.

Key duties include equipment accountability, materiel handling, customer service, and coordination with multiple units. Expect up to 25% travel; must obtain Secret clearance and pass a pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Test and Evaluation (T&E) environment.
• Proficiency with hazardous material management and shipping procedures.
• Strong background in customer service and stakeholder communication within a logistics context.

Responsibilities

• Performs equipment management and accountability within the Equipment Control Unit (ECU).
• Plans and coordinates materials handling unit activities, including receipts, Hazardous Material Issue Point, and shipping requests.
• Plans and organizes all activities for the Customer Service Unit (CSU), including base supply orders, parts research, and funding monitoring.
• Represents the CLST in daily interactions with 96th Test Wing organizations, tenant units, and T&E customers.
• Conducts annual inventories and reconciliations to ensure 100% asset accountability.
• Coordinates equipment transactions, including issues, turn-ins, transfers, and inventories with the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS).
• Manages the reutilization program by processing residual test materiel for DRMS.

Skills

T&E environment

Hazardous materials handling

Customer/stakeholder communication

Job description

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The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time RDT&E Logistics Management Specialist (NH-0346-02) to work at the 96th Test Systems Squadron (96TSSQ) at Eglin Air Force Base.

This position provides specialized logistics support, managing non-standard and unique supplies, equipment, and parts for the Test and Evaluation (T&E) community. The incumbent will perform a variety of critical logistics functions across multiple operational units.

Announcement Closes: 10/27/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $40,736 - $97,087 per year (includes locality)

“If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel possible.

Desired Skills

• Experience in a Test and Evaluation (T&E) environment.
• Proficiency with hazardous material management and shipping procedures.
• Strong background in customer service and stakeholder communication within a logistics context.

Major Duties

• Performs equipment management and accountability functions within the Equipment Control Unit (ECU), including managing support equipment authorizations and monitoring special accounts.
• Plans and organizes all activities for the Materiel Handling Unit (MHU), including managing the receipt of incoming materiel, operating the Hazardous Material Issue Point, and processing customer shipping requests.
• Plans and organizes all activities for the Customer Service Unit (CSU), including processing base supply orders, researching parts, and monitoring customer funding.
• Represents the 96th Test Systems Squadron's Customer Logistics Support Team (CLST) in daily interactions with a wide variety of 96th Test Wing organizations, tenant units, and T&E customers.
• Conducts annual inventories and reconciliations to ensure 100% asset accountability.
• Coordinates equipment transactions, including issues, turn-ins, transfers, and inventories with the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS).
• Manages the reutilization program by processing residual test materiel for the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS).

Qualifications/Requirements

• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a “Secret” security clearance.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical.
• Must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of USAF governing supply regulations, policies, procedures, instructions, techniques, work methods, supply functions, and operations.
• Knowledge of data entry and processing of supply transactions in automated supply systems.
• Knowledge of hazardous material regulations.
• Ability to apply basic analytical methods and techniques to resolve complex supply problems.
• Ability to conduct extensive searches for information and to reconstruct records for complex supply transactions.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

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