Troop Support Planner
Agency
Defense Logistics Agency
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
Salary
$97,653 - $126,955 Per Year
Open & closing dates
Posted: October 2, 2025
Closes: October 11, 2025 (6 days left)
Job Description
See below for important information regarding this job. PLEASE NOTE: This is a Civilian Expeditionary Workforce (CEW) position. The incumbent will be designated as Emergency Essential (EE). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent may be required to deploy via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations. This position may require deployment in support of contingency operations. This position is a term appointment not to exceed 1 year.
Qualifications
To qualify for a Troop Support Planner your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Integrates logistical concepts, methods, practices, and techniques for precise decisions. Develops detailed logistics plans for agency in support of contingencies, wartime operations and exercises for worldwide support to a combatant command area of operations. Conducts studies of logistical support, identifying goals and objectives of an operation. Evaluates supply chain support requirements to ensure they articulate the agency's mission. Understands in-depth knowledge of key logistical functions such as inventory management, contracting, storage and distribution, transportation, and automated logistical information systems. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Demands: The work involves walking to coordinate actions and to attend meetings. Some bending is required to remove plans and documents from lower drawers. Much of the work is performed while seated. During contingencies or exercises, incumbent may be required to work extended hours such as twelve hours on/twelve hours off for indefinite periods or be required to deploy into COCOM area of responsibility and live under physically demanding conditions. Work Environment: Work is performed in a generally well heated/cooled, lighted, and fairly well ventilated office setting. Normal, everyday risks are encountered in moving from offices and buildings, in traveling by commercial vehicles to include various modes of transportation while on temporary duty away from the permanent duty station. When required to deploy into USCENTCOM area of responsibility for contingencies or exercises, work environment may be under field conditions, humid temperatures, or inclement weather. Expeditionary Civilian This is an Expeditionary Civilian (EC) position, and the incumbent will be designated as (Emergency Essential). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent may be required to deploy via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations. The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position requires the incumbent to be screened from military recall. Military Reservists selected for an EC position must arrange for removal from the reserve component prior to appointment to an EC position. This requirement must be met prior to placement in an EC position. Positions identified as EE are subject to deployment to combat support situations. Deployment will be via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location. Additional allocations are based on the Department of State's determination of a combat zone.
Required Documents
To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include: Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application. Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents. If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve/National Guard Preference, and eligible Technicians receiving disability retirement: In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD MR/NG or Technician Disability Retirement" eligibility. If you are claiming preference and are determined to be among the Best Qualified for the position, you may be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. To be eligible as a MR/NG or technician receiving disability retirement, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: "Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist," and copies of the documentation, such as the letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. -or- "Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist," and copies of the documentation, such as the letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability. NOTE: By using either of these eligibilities, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP)" eligibility. If you are claiming MSP and are determined to be among the Best Qualified for the position, you may be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. To be eligible as a MSP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: Spouse's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders; Marriage Certificate or License; PPP Self Certification Checklist; Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable); Transcripts (if applicable). These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: Residency within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor; proof of military member's active duty status; and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying. NOTE: Previous federal employees must also submit the following additional documentation: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months). Selected PPP MSP applicants will need to certify they have not accepted nor declined another offer of permanent, Federal employment (to include NAF and the military exchange services) since relocating to the military sponsor's current duty station. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming RGP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. Additionally, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.
Department Information
Agency
Defense Logistics Agency
Department
Department of Defense
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States