Job summary

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Major duties

Represents DLA HQ, the DLA Indo-Pacific Commander, and DLA Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) by providing logistical assistance and adaptive planning support. Meets with customer(s) on a regular basis (quarterly/monthly-varies by customer) to understand how the customer uses DLA products and from this will analyze and adjust historical demand data used for statistical forecasting. Develops collaborative forecasts for demand patterns and for statistical models of prediction, provides this data to the applicable centers for incorporation into the Agency's most appropriate forecast model and Networks Collaborate/Demand tools. Analyzes statistical trends to determine DLA program effectiveness and projected requirements based on customer's input. Develops, refines, analyzes and modifies logistical and supply program policies having an impact on all Military activities in the Indo-Pacific Theater. Reviews Logistic programs to determine overall effectiveness and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, agreements and policies. Reviews all policies and procedures relating to strategy, planning, and customer service for assigned customers as the Cell/Support Team primary point of contact. Evaluates operation plans and assesses DoD supporting tasks and missions, works with other DOD activities resolves operation plan shortfalls, limitations and other conditions that impact DLA's ability to perform its wartime logistics support mission. Develops collaborative forecasts for demand patterns and for statistical models of prediction, provides this data to the applicable centers for incorporation into the Agency's most appropriate forecast model and Networks Collaborate/Demand tools. Analyzes statistical trends to determine DLA program effectiveness and projected requirements based on customer's input. Briefs top level senior managers and headquarters staff concerning issues, problems, and proposes solutions to problems and program accomplishments. Serves as a technical representative and trainer regarding DLA supply systems such as DoD FEDMALL, IGC, WEBVLIPS, WEBFLIS, WEBSDR, and other computer based data inquiry systems.

Qualification

To qualify for a Logistics Management Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. 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-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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: Resolves operation plan shortfalls, limitations, and other conditions that impact the agency's ability to perform its wartime logistics support mission. Evaluates operational plans and assesses the agency's support to Combatant Commander tasks and missions. Experience forecasting methodologies and collaborative planning in order to assist customers with long-range planning and forecasting. B. Education Substitution: Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. 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: Assignments regularly involve long periods of standing, bending, and stooping to observe and study work operations in an industrial, storage, or comparable work area. Frequent travel may be required. Occasional work under adverse environmental conditions is required, such as when deployed as part of a DLA Support Team (DST). Deployment may require carrying articles like personal duffle bags or other items weighing up to 40 pounds. Work Environment: Assignments regularly require visits to manufacturing, storage, or other industrial areas, and involve moderate risks or discomforts. Protective clothing and gear and observance of safety precautions are required.Deployment on a DST may require working in a field environment and living in conditions like those the supported customers are subjected to. This is an Expeditionary Civilian (EC) position, and 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. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Evaluations

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Planning Supportability Analysis Oral Communication Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and USA Hire assessments. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.