Logistics Management Specialist (Supply Chain Risk Management)

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Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with USD(P&R) memo of DEC 22, 2023, Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense, Title 5, United States Code, Section 9905. Per 3. Covered Positions E. Table 1.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Incumbents Typical Work Assignments May Include The Following:

• This position serves as an expert in the development of highly complex, multi-tiered supply chain systems of high monetary value, characterized by new or innovative technologies through use of direct experience of government and commercial industry supply chain practices and an extensive knowledge of commercial best business and quality driven practices.
• As an expert staff specialist, defines the scope, interface requirements, policy issues and performance criteria for supply chain risk management development within the DoD. Provides high level managers and military planners supply chain risk background information, planning rationales and alternatives to allow the DoD to adapt commercial supply chain risk management practices to the DoD logistics enterprise.
• The incumbent develops and publishes policy guidance on counterfeit prevention to all DoD components and defense contractors; establishing consistent practices for preventing, detecting, reporting, and disposing of counterfeit parts; leveraging existing DoD components and industry anti-counterfeit initiatives and practices; and analyzing the knowledge and data collected to best target and refine counterfeit materiel risk-mitigation strategies.
• The incumbent develops and publishes the Department's diminishing manufacturing and material shortage management policy and guidance. Works closely with the Defense Standards Office and the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to ensure standard policies and processes across the enterprise.
• The incumbent identifies and recommends overall supply chain risk management strategies to support the DASD(Log)'s efforts to deliver efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective end-to-end supply chain performance consistent with and supportive of the Joint Concept for Contested Logistics (JCCL), the Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC) and National Defense Strategy (NDS).
• Resolves highly complex supply chain and logistical problems and issues through use of analytical, conceptual and statistical/quantitative techniques.
• Focuses on integration of DoD supply chain processes and policy across the entire DoD to meet Defense Component requirements.
• Places emphasis on leveraging the DoD logistics enterprise to provide competitive advantage and increased value to Defense Components by being able to identify, deploy, and institutionalize world-class, contemporary supply chain risk management processes and proactively deploy appropriate policy across the diversity of DoD business sectors and product lines to reduce cycle times.
• Develops and coordinates Office of Secretary of Defense responses to the Government Accounting Office and DoD Inspector General audits, and identifies opportunities for improved controls. Meets with key stakeholders and coordinating officials to assess customer needs, training requirements, and satisfaction and explains organizational policy and procedures resolving significant problems as they arise.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship is required

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)

May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period

Must be determined suitable for federal employment

Required to participate in the direct deposit program

This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing

Must obtain/maintain a TS/SCI (Special Sensitive) security clearance

This position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft

Overtime is NOT authorized for this position

This position is eligible for telework on a situational basis

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/

You may qualify at the NH-04 (GS-14/15) level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To The NH-03 (GS-13) Grade Level In The Federal Service (experience May Have Been Gained In The Private Sector) That Demonstrates Your Ability To:

• Manages private and public business practices to include Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, DASD(Log) and policies, processes, procedures and requirements in various supply and logistical functional areas in order to ensure all phases of supply chain integration are executed properly across the Department.
• Analyzes strategic studies to identify and conceptualize supply chain business ideas, innovative solutions, and alternatives that involve improved business processes, better business practices, and improved business-focused decision making.
• Performs private sector supply chain risk management processes, purchasing management and strategic sourcing in order to integrate proven commercial supply chain concepts into DoD Supply Chain Risk Management practices and facilitate appropriate strategic alliances with the commercial sector.
  
  

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.

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education Cannot Be Substituted For Experience.

Additional information

Other priority consideration programs will continue under their current operating procedures.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Washington Headquarters Services uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php? title=Alternate_Application_Information

Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:

• https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
• https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
• https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
• Other Special Appointment Authorities https://www.usajobs.gov/
• Interchange Agreements https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments
  
  

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/

Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resumes and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed in this announcement.

Note: Under this DHA, veteran's preference does not apply.

When The Application Process Is Complete, We Will Review Your Resume To Ensure You Meet The Hiring Eligibility And Qualification Requirements Listed In This Announcement. You Will Be Rated Based On The Information Provided In Your Resume And Responses To The Occupational Questionnaire, Along With Your Supporting Documentation To Determine Your Ability To Demonstrate The Following Competencies:

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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Required Documents

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You MUST upload the applicable documents with your application package. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

• Your resume may be submitted in any format that includes your name and contact information (telephone number and/or email).
  
  

If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.ARE YOU A VETERAN CLAIMING SOLE SURVIVORSHIP PREFERENCE OR 5-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?

• Other supporting documents:
• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade held (WHS serviced employees SF-50s will be verified via eOPF).
• DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
• Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
• You must provide legible copy/copies of the following: DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as type of discharge and character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service (in lieu of a DD-214) from your command or local Personnel Support Detachment (PSD). The Statement of Service/Proof of Service must provide all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
• You should also document your complete military service information in the Veterans Preference and Military Service Section of the assessment questionnaire (type of preference, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, disability claim and rank and date of retirement if retired).
  
  

ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?

• Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, you must provide legible copies of the following: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/ng-paths/veterans/
  
  

ARE YOU A CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL SCHEDULE A, SCHEDULE C, NON-CAREER SES OR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE EMPLOYEE?

Submit a Copy Of Your Applicable SF-50, Along With a Statement That Provides The Following Information Regarding Your Most Recent Political Appointment:

• Position title;
• Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
• Agency; and,
• Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
  
  

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.