Summary This position is assigned to the Patrol Craft, Tenders, and Boats (PCTB) Division Boats Team at the Surface Acquisitions Logistics Center (SALC), Baltimore, MD. Responsibilities Patrol Craft, Tenders, and Boats Division has three primary functions: (1) support the Acquisition Directorate Surface Program in the delivery of logistics capabilities and requirements to include all elements of product support; (2) support the acquisition Program Managers (PMs) with the design, test, production, configuration, maintenance, and supply activities necessary to develop, prove, operate and maintain Surface Capability that achieves required Operational Availability within cost objectives; and (3) ensure each Asset acquired, applies standard systems engineering and integrated logistics processes governing life cycle support. The incumbent performs work involved in developing and implementing an integrated logistics support program for Surface Acquisitions. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Developing, establishing, and implementing agency-wide logistics policies and programs to ensure the Coast Guard receives supportable equipment, for all missions. Supporting the Acquisition Directorate Surface Program in the development of logistics documentation. Administer activities related to reviewing logistics deliverables for contract compliance. Conducting research and studies to identify the logistics program impacts and resource requirements of designated new, revised, or proposed programs or projects. Manage the development of Integrated Logistics Support products ensuring current policies, procedures, and tool-sets are used in development. Manage assigned projects acquisition to sustainment transition requirements and documentation. Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on assigned projects. Identifying existing or potential delays, problems, issues; and formulate alternatives for new initiatives Research and studies may involve technical issues such as: design influence, maintenance planning, technical data, and support (test, measurement, diagnostic) equipment. Ensuring policies, procedures and toolsets are coordinated and consistently implemented throughout development, documentation, and implementation of repeatable business practices that emphasize commonality across domains. Managing Effectiveness, Implementing Improvements, and Monitoring Implementation Plan, and managing execution of Acquisition Logistics to ensure all elements of logistics are addressed in a standardized manner, meet USCG objectives, and program performance thresholds. Assisting Acquisition Project in the development of life cycle cost estimates (LCCE) and the management of the logistics program to ensure LCCEs are met. Working closely with contractors, industry partners, program managers, and subject matter experts in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to analyze and define activities and support efforts required to achieve support objectives and milestones. Assisting in establishment of and adherence to sound configuration management practices. Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Specialized Training Required: Applicants specialized training shall enable successful completion of (within 1 year)  Department of Homeland Security Life Cycle Logistics (LCL) level III certification.  Department of Homeland Security Program Manager (PM) level II certification.  Department of Homeland Security Contracting Officer’s Representative Level III certification. Ability to obtain and hold a Secret clearance is required. Qualifications Applicants at the GS-12 level must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the federal service. Applicants at the GS-13 level must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal service. Examples of specialized experience includes work that required: a knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, and practices in the supply support field of logistics management; a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for assessment and improvements of logistics program effectiveness or the improvements of complex logistics management processes and systems; a knowledge of the range of administrative laws, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to the administration of one or more important logistics management operations; a knowledge of agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the work of program accomplishments; and/or skill in planning, organizing and conducting team study work and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations. Experience with shipboard (HM&E or electronics) maintenance or life cycle support. Experience in and knowledge of Major System Acquisition practices, preferably in the domain of ship design, construction, and transition to sustainment. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Additional Information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized. If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s). All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 410-636-3504. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation