Logistics Management Specialist with Security Clearance

Duties Serves as a logistics specialist responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, monitoring, and providing logistics management Total Package Offer (TPO) support for difficult and complex purchases, transfers, and leases of commodities (i.e. complex weapons systems, equipment, and support services). Responsible for planning and directing all cargo movement traffic management functions for the Office of Defense Coordination - Mexico. Serves as a Quality Assurance Evaluator and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Non-traditional Counter Narcotics contracts. Manages End-Use-Monitoring Program compliance. Plans, develops, implements, manages, and integrates functions of other Security Assistance Office (SAO) personnel into the congressionally mandated Golden Sentry and Blue lantern, End-Use-Monitoring Program for the USODC and DOS agencies within the U.S. Embassy in Mexico. Continued Conditions of Employment YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled" Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee's eligibility. A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request. Incumbent is frequently appointed to Escort and Paying Agent duties. This is a Language Designated Position. Employee is required to demonstrate Spanish Language Proficiency Level 2 (Limited Working Proficiency) in any combination of two or more modalities (listening, reading, and speaking). Employee is required to demonstrate proficiency in Spanish according to the certification schedule found in Department of Defense (DoDI) 1400.25-v2016, Appendix to Enclosure 3, Foreign Language Proficiency Certification Schedule. Completion of Security Assistance Management-Overseas (SAM-O) Course, or equivalent, is required. Pre-Employment Requirement: Employee must obtain and maintain an Official Diplomatic Passport and VISA as a condition of employment. Employee will be required to attend periodic command and/or civic related social functions and related events after normal duty hours. In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume Leave accrual may be authorized upon request This position has been designated as Non-Critical Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as a condition of employment. Incumbent is required to successfully complete online Contractor Officer Representative Certification within six months of hire. This is a KEY position In Accordance With (IAW) 32 CFR, Part 44 Appendix A and DoD Directive 1200.7. A Key Position is a Federal position that cannot be vacated during a war, national emergency, or (cont'd) (cont'd) mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency to function effectively. Applicants for positions designated as "Key" positions who do not agree to this condition (cont'd) (cont'd) shall not be extended an offer of employment. The employee must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve while assigned to this position. A country physical/medical examination is required. Selectee must meet requirements specified on SF 78, Certificate of Medical Examination for position at overseas locations - the incumbent should meet (cont'd) (cont'd) (at a minimum) the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide medical requirement; and any requirements established by location leadership. This is due to the limited availability of medical facilities at the unit location. In the overseas area, access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities may not be available. Medical care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability, (cont'd) (cont'd) expense/payment requirements, and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location. Movement overseas may require you to initiate a change in your health benefits plan to ensure coverage. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations may be required in performance of temporary duty (TDY). Employee may be required to work and/or be "on call" after normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends or holidays. Qualifications Continued Conditions of Employment This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements applicable to the career category designated on the position description within 24 months of assignment. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months. This is a Security Cooperation (SC), Practitioner Proficiency Level position. In accordance with Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program 2.0 requirements, incumbent must meet DoD SCW certification requirements applicable to the duties of this position. In addition to certification requirements detailed above, SCW member must meet the following conditions to remain in good standing: At least 1 years of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better and 60 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years. The certification requirement is a condition of employment for the SC position. Failure to obtain DoD SCW certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action. The supervisor is responsible for enabling personnel to accomplish the SC Certification requirement. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions for Logistics Management Series, 0346. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the current missions, capabilities, organization, and goals of United States Office of Defense Coordination (USODC) Mexico, U.S Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), the military services, and other governmental organizations involved in Security Assistance military logistics programs/activities affecting Mexico. Knowledge is used to make decisions or recommendations that could significantly change or develop Security Assistance policies or programs in progress in Mexico. Expert knowledge and mastery of Department of Defense (DoD) operational planning procedures at both the joint tactical and strategic levels. Broad knowledge of DoD and interagency Security Assistance Policies and Procedures as they impact upon Mexican military equipment and training requirements. Extensive knowledge of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency logistical program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. Knowledge is applied in conducting studies, analyzing findings, and making recommendations on substantive operating programs. Expert knowledge of DoD supply requisition and accountability procedures. Knowledge of theories and principles of logistics management and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) planning and execution. Practical knowledge of systems design along with familiarity of specifications and understanding of maintenance requirements during stages of a system project. Knowledge of system life cycle concepts and design as they apply to system research, development, operation, and production. Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative Quality Assurance Surveillance methods and procedures sufficient to determine which surveillance methods are to be used for a given acquisition to adequately protect the government's interest, and to determine by surveillance that contractors are performing to contract specifications and provisions. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 in applying staff operating procedures and Action Officer Skills in a joint international military environment, with the ability to compose, assemble, and coordinate Logistics Support Plans th