Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Peterson AFB, Colorado
Salary Range: $109246 - $142022 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The Primary Purpose of this position is to serve as an authoritative expert and advisor to the Logistics Plans and Operations Division/J43, Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC), and Directorate of Logistics and Engineering/J4 staff regarding all aspects of major-command level Homeland Defense and DSCA exercise planning and training.
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Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Logistics Management Series 0346. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of Joint logistics doctrine, Federal Logistics doctrine, regulations and National Laws that impact or influence DOD logistics support operations and planning within the Homeland. Comprehensive knowledge of federal and DoD authorities, policies, directives, instructions and laws that enable or constrain sustainment of DOD Title 10 forces within the Homeland and with NORAD or Theater Security Cooperation partner nations. Expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods required to support the development of strategic logistics plans and policy in support of NORAD and USNORTHCOM Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) plans as well as the Theater Campaign Plan. This shall include Secretary of Defense and Joint Staff level synchronization and global integration of national and Combatant Command (CCMD) logistics plans. Expert knowledge of national security documents from the National Security Council, Homeland Security Council, and Office of the Secretary of Defense necessary to assess and interpret National Military Strategy and how it impacts strategic logistics planning and operations for N&NC Homeland Defense plans and operations. Complete knowledge of the joint command and control process, military joint operations doctrine; interactions between the Chairman Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS) logistics planners, and how to lead integration efforts among HQ NORAD and USNORTHCOM, NORAD Regions, Service Components, DOD Agencies and other national emergency agencies. In-depth knowledge of the roles and organizations so as to lead national and regional level logistics planning efforts among supporting Global Combatant Commands, military service components, federal, state, and local agencies for national and regional level homeland defense and civil support planning efforts that result in changes or adjustments in national level strategy, policy, or resource allocation. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of joint logistics management principles, concepts, policies, and regulations. Ability to analyze and evaluate logistics training programs and activities. Ability to direct and manage complex training studies and analyses that involve collating and coordinating multiple disciplines and practices within the logistics community across various groups and directorates for the purpose of developing and revising strategic and operational logistics training support concept plans and Joint Training System Analysis. Knowledge of a wide variety of logistics training activities including, but not limited to, determination of funding requirements; DOD and Federal Interagency supply support systems; strategic level integration of DOD core logistics functions. Ability to organize and lead special study teams comprised of functional subject matter experts from a variety of federal and DOD organizations and commands. Ability to analyze, organize and present data and findings, and offer proposed recommendations to executive level decision makers for both strategic and operational training problem sets. Knowledge of DOD and CJCS publications, directives, and regulations. Skill in maintaining readiness assessment status via automated systems. Knowledge of standards, policies, and processes required to create logistics-focused performance metrics to improve strategic training planning initiatives and operational level logistics execution. Skill in oral and written communication.Skill in preparing, organizing, and briefing complex quantitative and qualitative presentations at the senior executive level concerning sustainment and theater distribution concepts. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/28/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12943668 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2026-04-28