LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is: This position serves as the authoritative source for all Air National Guard (ANG) aircraft maintenance policies for the National Guard Bureau (NGB), including 90 units and 75 flying wings. It provides leadership and technical direction for the management of Air Force maintenance information functions and systems. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

• Direct the planning and development of NGB enterprise weapons system maintenance policy and programs for Fighters: F-15, F-15E, F-16, F-22, F-35, A-10, Tankers: KC-135, KC-46, Transport aircraft: C-130 (including C-130H and C-130J models), C-17, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: MQ-9, search and rescue aircraft: NHC-130J, HH-60G. This involves acting as a work lead, leading workgroups, conducting studies, and collaborating with others to implement Department of Defense (DOD), Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF), Director of the ANG (DANG), and the NGB Deputy Director of Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection (NGB/A4) standards and requirements. Analyzes, evaluates, and reviews proposed and existing logistics and maintenance policies and related issues of high visibility, criticality, and applicability to the entire Air National Guard. Develops and manages the Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program (MSEP), conducts Inspector General (IG)-directed Continual Evaluations (CE) for all flying wings and Combat Readiness Training Centers (CRTC), and provides guidance to commanders, supervisors, and personnel on general policy and specific aircraft and equipment maintenance matters. Collaborates with the HQ Air Force, Major Commands, NGB staff, wing Maintenance Group Commanders, Quality Assurance Office and production area managers.

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 knowledge of critical strategic aircraft and equipment maintenance management, their underlying statutory and regulatory framework, and the interrelationships with related DoD-wide and private sector activities to formulate, analyze and implement broad programmatic policy. Knowledge of equivalent analytically demanding issues such as the ability to initiate, design, integrate, implement, and evaluate aircraft and equipment policies and practices for NGB. Knowledge of broad policy concepts that facilitate the ability to generate and analyze projects and programs which depart from previous practices, and which require the initiation of aircraft maintenance innovations, concepts and principles. 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 the Air Force Information Management publishing Tool (AFIMPT), to include utilization, development, sustainment short and long-term strategic planning, data support and broad knowledge and understanding of this system. Knowledge of all aspects of Integrated Life Cycle Management and impacts/implications associated with Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management. Skill in applying senior analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Skill in managing and coordinating complex activities, gathering facts and using effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound problem solving decisions. Ability to prepare special studies and staff reports including the ability to meet emergent and/or changing program requirements within available resources. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relations. Ability to plan and organize work and maintain good working relations. 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 09/07/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13045512 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.