Logistics Management Specialist

Logistics Management Specialist

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Bayou La Batre, Alabama

Salary Range: $88621 - $115213 Per Year

Job Summary: This Position Is Located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, Assistant Commandant for Major Systems Acquisitions Program Manager (WCC) (CG-Surface-A7) Bayou La Batre, AL

Major Duties:

• You will serve as a Logistics Management Specialist and be the subject matter expert in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), logistics sustainment, and federal acquisition policies and procedures related to acquisition logistics functions. You will develop, plan, and implement ILS and logistics sustainment infrastructure for the Waterways Commerce Cutter - WCC project; provide direction for logistics support advancement; implement logistics policy and procedures; and evaluate system ILS integration with other project and systems engineering activities while working with the contractor and their representatives. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Managing ILS tasks performed under development and acquisition contracts and assists in developing cost estimates and spend plans. Participating in the development of a logistics integrated master schedule for each project or contract; evaluating contractual data submittals; ensuring deliverables conform to contract requirements; ensuring key ILS documents meet user and contractual requirements. Planning for resource requirements (e.g., manpower, budgets, technical data, and equipment) to support asset systems throughout the lifecycle; collaborating with sustainment managers to plan and budget for support after deployment of products; ensuring plans for system upgrades, modifications, resolution of diminishing manufacturing sources, and obsolescence are evaluated with respect for impact on ILS elements. Implementing logistics policies, plans, and programs tailored to the unique project. Planning for full lifecycle support of asset production including evaluating sources of repair, conducting market research, identification of sustainment solutions, and managing business case analyses for performance-based logistics support alternatives. Developing logistics support program objectives and requirements through participation with project integrated product teams, system contractors, the Program Manager, and logistics managers from the sustainment community. Support the Logistics Director, PMO, and SALC in planning and executing functional configuration audits (FCA) and physical configuration audits (PCA). Review and manage logistics deliverable requirements of the ILSP using standards and references to ensure contract compliance and quality. Perform duties as an ILS Specialist to include material management, supply support, technical data management, shipping/receiving, inventory management, and assist with the receiving, managing, and transfer of custody of cutter ATON Boats (GFE). Manage the Outfitting Operations Plan and loadout evolutions. Develop and maintain ILS trackers, reports, and logistic files. Perform other duties as prescribed in support of configuration management and logistics tracking.

Qualifications: To qualify for the GS-12: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service. Specialized experience should demonstrate experience drafting logistics related procedures and guidance documents, developing resource requirements to support acquisition projects; assisting in the management of cost, schedule and performance for the delivery of integrated logistics support products, and tracking and managing logistics contract deliverable items; and identifies gaps in logistics support for new or modified asset systems. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

How to Apply: Complete applications for this vacancy must be received on-line by 11:59p.m ET 12/19/2025. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign in to USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire and submit the required documents to provide proof of qualifications. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you will be required to submit proof. See Required Documents section for more detail regarding a complete application package. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume and/or supporting documents may impact you or eliminate you from consideration. If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active-duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Yorlanda Adams at yorlanda.c.adams@uscg.mil to obtain an alternative application.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-19