Logistics Management Specialist
What you'd do
Serves as Logistics Management Specialist performing multiple and varying logistics assignments under the limited direction of the manager or more experienced professional. Acts as Subject Matter Expert on teams for assigned projects/programs and serves in leadership roles.
Major duties
Applies experience and advanced knowledge applicable to forecasting, monitoring, analyzing, coordinating and controlling assigned inventory items required to effectively and efficiently maintain NAS operations. Assignments may require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Typical assignments may include: tracking and analyzing data to ensure compliance with policies/procedures; providing training/ guidance to less-experienced professionals in day-to-day operations; identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions for complex/ difficult problems; recommending improvements to systems/processes; monitoring support effectiveness and resolving problems utilizing appropriate regulations/procedures; identifying and initiating alternate supply support methods consistent with program plans/ policies; monitoring cost and pricing information and making adjustments to financial data in accordance with policies/procedures; managing financial records to support organizational objective, compiling financial information for budgeting purposes; performing cost and economic analysis as needed; preparing complex and high value contract bid packages by generating demand rate historical information, failure rates, or other support requirements; submitting complete contract packages for award which includes assisting in the preparation of Statements of Work (SOW) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE); participating in complex contract negotiations and maintaining contract milestones. Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for contracts. Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time, and assists a manager, project/program manager, team leader to plan and use assigned resources to accomplish projects/programs/activities. May identify and request additional resources, as needed. Contacts are typically internal and external, with regular contacts among major subdivisions and LOBs/SOs, with customers, and with other external parties to share information about FAA and to explain the application of policies and procedures. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion to select the most appropriate approach or to recommend new approaches. Assignments often require a review of policies and precedents, under the limited guidance of a manager or other employee. Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager or more experienced professional. Refers problems to managers and more experienced professionals that require their attention. May assist in developing and recommending solutions. Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion, for policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity. Work activities typically support and may be vital to the success of projects and/or activities for one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB/SOs. In some specialties, the work may affect internal and external customers.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position at the FV-H (FG/GS-12) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, (FG/GS 10-11) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes: analyzing and evaluating documents, reports, and data from logistics and inventory management systems supporting the National Airspace System (NAS); conducting analyses of logistics support functions, supply operations, and workflow processes; and evaluating cost, pricing, and material availability impacts on inventory and mission support requirements. Experience includes adjusting plans and schedules to meet NAS operational requirements, determining logistics support needs for maintenance and repair activities, and ensuring timely availability of parts, equipment, and materials in support of critical NAS operations. Demonstrated knowledge of inventory management principles, supply support procedures, acquisition policies, and financial procedures necessary to maintain inventory accountability, support procurement activities, meet delivery schedules, and sustain uninterrupted logistics support for NAS equipment and systems. Experience may also include coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders and supporting maintenance-related acquisition requirements. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
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