LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Eglin AFB, Florida, Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, Hill AFB, Utah

Salary Range: $88621 - $137000 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 provide centralized life cycle logistics oversight and guidance to nuclear programs for the AFNWC.

Major Duties:

• Candidates should have an advanced understanding of the cradle-to-grave integrated life cycle logistics required to support nuclear systems or subsystems, demonstrated experience in working effectively with multiple levels within DoD from installation to Major Command (MAJCOM), and have the ability to communicate effectively. DUTIES: - Serve as an expert nuclear logistics analyst to effectively plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate cradle-to-grave integrated life cycle logistics for assigned nuclear systems and subsystems using Life Cycle Logistics (LCL) expertise with a focus on nuclear surety, warfighter requirements, and cost efficiencies. - Assist with the cradle-to-grave integrated life cycle logistics nuclear support of assigned systems and subsystems in accordance with public law, directives, and other written guidance. - Participate in the development and coordination of assessment criteria, indicators, and procedures for measuring system/equipment performance, and sustainment effectiveness on a continuing basis, and for major decision points in the lifecycle of system/equipment. - Develop and coordinate Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), roadmaps, milestones, and other acquisition and sustainment documents - Interact with internal and external officials and/or customers diplomatically, convincingly, professionally, and promote effective working relationships. - Effectively communicate with Nuclear Enterprise personnel from the Departments of Energy and Defense, Air Force Air Staff, MAJCOM Staff, AFNWC Staff/Wings/Divisions, field level users and their respective support agencies. - Effectively provide briefings and keep program participants informed on program plans and status. - Ensure outcomes of special projects result in positive impact(s) on the organization and/or improves quality. - Prepare reports on time, ensuring they are of high quality to an audience of Air Force senior leaders; including recommendations, meaningful program information, written summaries and results from synthesized data and/or metric analysis. 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: 1. Advanced knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition logistics and sustainment processes, Integrated Product Support (IPS), and related Life Cycle Logistics (LCL) initiatives. 2. Ability to plan, organize, direct, mentor, motivate and appraise a diverse government and contractor team to meet program(s) and organizational objectives. 3. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition and sustainment processes. 4. Skill to plan, organize, and lead a team of logistics professionals in executing critical aspects of all phases of the system life cycle to include development and production, fielding, sustainment, surveillance, and demilitarization. 5. Knowledge in product support management, sustaining engineering, maintenance planning, supply support, technical data, support equipment, and packaging, handling, storage, and transportation. HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS: A professional degree at the bachelor's level from an accredited institution is desired. An advanced degree, such as a Masters or a Ph is preferred. Expert knowledge of nuclear system life cycle concepts, theories and principles of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) planning, development, design and execution sufficient to coordinate and integrate functions into a total, well-structured and viable nuclear program. Familiarity with laws, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to ILS planning. Ability to draft, coordinate and interpret nuclear logistics and related nuclear enterprise policies. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Qualifications: Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in assisting with cradle-to-grave Life Cyle Logistics support of Air Force systems; assist with being the representative and spokesperson for assigned projects; aid with a logistics project conducting organizational and process related studies and analysis of organizations, functions, and work processes to improve mission effectiveness, resource allocation and efficiency, functions, work processes to improve mission effectiveness, and resource allocation; aided with the planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the organization, ensuring that logistics management related operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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 04/01/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12843984 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. OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume. Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s). 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: 2026-04-01