Logistics Management Specialist (AL, MI, MD, VA, MO)
Logistics Management Specialist 0346 GS-7 (Promotion Potential: GS-11)
Challenge Yourself with an Army Civilian Career!
Since 1776, the Army has employed Civilians to work alongside Soldiers in uniform, filling critical support roles in more than 500 occupational specialties. Army Civilians utilize their skills and expertise to work on programs that have a global impact and are critical to the success of the Army. An opportunity brimming with excitement awaits you as a Department of Army Civilian Logistician. In this role, you'll tackle intricate challenges on both national and global scales, actively contributing to the well-being of your fellow citizens. The Army seeks imaginative and dedicated problem-solvers to address various challenges within the Army Supply Chain and provide essential assistance to Soldiers. As a Logistics Management Specialist, you will tackle complex national and global challenges to help make the Army successful.
The Army Fellows Program is a two-year career development fellowship as a federal
government employee. Fellows are permanent, full-time employees with a competitive salary, full benefits, and guaranteed placement after the fellowship for those who meet program requirements. This 24-month program is designed to provide training and a structured and exciting experience for Army Civilians that will enable you to experience career growth quickly by earning up to two promotions within 24 months. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or higher degree within two years (four years if an honorably discharged Veteran) prior to starting the program.
The next cohort of new hires will begin March 2024. All incumbents will initially report to Fort Gregg-Adams near Richmond, VA to complete 12 months of training, after which time, you will be reassigned to a location based on the Army's needs. We do our best to match Fellows to their desired location while serving the needs of the Army. During the candidate interview process, you will be asked your geographic preference based on the locations below.
Potential locations include:
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Detroit, Michigan area
- Aberdeen, Maryland
- Richmond, VA area
- St. Louis, Missouri area
Advantages of a Department of the Army Civilian Career in Logistics Management:
· Competitive salary and benefit package with annual pay increases
· Full-time, 40-hour work week with job security and stability
· Generous annual leave and sick leave
· Benefits for health, dental, vision, and retirement pension
· Results-driven workplace culture based on the pillars of honor, duty, integrity, teamwork, diversity and inclusion
· Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching contributions
· Opportunities for world-wide assignments and Travel
· Outstanding mentorship and leadership opportunities
· Cutting edge professional development, education, training and career growth opportunities
· Family and work-life balance
· Upon completion of the program, employer will cover relocation expenses to the assigned duty location. Positions are located across the US and around the world!
Program Requirements:
· US Citizen
· Must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelors or higher degree within two years of start date (four years if an honorably discharged Veteran with four years or more of service)
· Ability to successfully pass applicable background and security investigations
· Minimum GPA of 2.95 out of 4.0
· Mobility Agreement required
Additional Information:
The 24-month Logistics Career Field cohort-based Army Fellows Program begins with a rigorous 12-month graduate level resident training curriculum at Ft. Gregg-Adams, Virginia, home of the Army Logistics University, focused on three areas of logistics: Supply, Maintenance and Transportation. It includes training in logistics technology, data analytics, distribution management, and on-the-job training rotations. Upon completion of resident portion at Ft. Gregg-Adams, training continues on-the-job with the assigned Army Logistics organization.
What does an Army Civilian Logistics Management Specialist do?
Army Civilian logisticians are responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring Army logistics operations such as lifecycle management, warehousing, inventory, transportation, business analytics, and supply chain processes. Logistics Management Specialists are critical thinkers that typically have strong organizational and leadership skills.
What responsibilities are common for Logistics Management Specialists?
· Provide world-class logistics support to America’s Army.
· Inventory and item management as well as warehousing, transportation planning, maintenance management, and other Supply Chain processes.
· Develop new strategies to streamline processes, improve effectiveness, and increase efficiencies.
· Ensure that quality, quantity, customer satisfaction, and financial commitments are met.
· Perform metrics reporting and data analysis to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements.
Applications will be accepted through Handshake until 30 October 2023 at 11:59PM EST. You MUST upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s) to be considered. For questions regarding this announcement, please email usarmy.belvoir.chra-hqs.mbx.accma-logistics-fellows-recruiting@army.mil.