LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
What you'd do
You will serve as a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (AQUISITION SPECIALIST) in the NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION of NAVAIRWARCENADLKE.
Major duties
You will plan, manage, and coordinate life cycle acquisition requirements for the procurement of SE based on the Weapon System Planning Document (WSPD). You will maintain SE Buy List for life-cycle procurement requirements, formulate SE budgets, generate/manage yearly spend plans, recommend and justify budget realignments. You will identify acquisition resource requirements and lead Acquisition Team by assigning workload and providing guidance for MILSTRIPs and other SE procurement. You will monitor and evaluate team activities to ensure MILSTRIP acquisitions are properly executed prior to completion deadlines and in accordance with the regulations and policies. You will determine appropriate acquisition strategies to meet site stand-up/site activation schedules, Initial Outfitting, and funding obligation dates, You will coordinate work efforts within and across departments and direct all acquisition activities to align with program objectives and milestones. You will coordinate with BFMs, IPTLs, and APMLs to ensure government funds are properly utilized to execute acquisition plans. You will perform Technical Procurement Initiator Duties to ensure SE material numbers are present in Navy ERP. You will review, develop, and execute SE acquisition packages based on buy plan and WSPD. Write and manage acquisition technical documentation as required to support SE acquisitions. You will track all procurement actions through the use of an Integrated Acquisition Data Base and coordinate with Vendors, Contracting personnel and the SE IPT to resolve acquisition logistics issues
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1. Leading comprehensive acquisition management efforts, including planning, budgeting, and executing the delivery of products and services in alignment with cost, schedule, and performance objectives for complex programs. 2. Serving as a primary strategic interface or liaison between program managers, technical departments, and external stakeholders to align acquisition strategies, resolve cross-organizational challenges, and ensure fleet operational readiness. 3. Developing, coordinating, and delivering training, or providing expert mentorship to personnel on defense acquisition processes, lifecycle management, and procurement best practices. 4. Advising and briefing leadership on acquisition program status, financial execution, risk mitigation strategies, and opportunities to enhance program sustainment and warfighting capabilities. 5. Overseeing procurement management functions, such as developing acquisition strategies, managing Statements of Work (SOW), and evaluating contractor performance to ensure the timely delivery and sustainment of critical support equipment. 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.
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