Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Troop Support Planner

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    Yes

    Major Duties

    • Provide authoritative advice and technical guidance on Class VIII to direct the design, development, execution and promulgation of operational and contingency plans.
    • Serve as the planner, advisor, and consultant to the assigned commands regarding Class VIII logistics planning in support of DoD Executive Agent supply chain.
    • Evaluate theater/contingency operational plans and assess DLA Troop Support Medical’s supporting tasks and missions through day-to-day analysis and periodic testing during sponsored exercises.
    • Resolve operation plan shortfalls, limitations and other conditions that impact DLA’s ability to perform its wartime logistics support mission.
    • Continually monitor agency planning initiatives and new initiatives in order to provide information for use by officials.
    • Collect and evaluate exercise and/or contingency operations After Action Reports (AARs) / lessons learned to use as a basis for improving and revising DoD and DLA doctrine, directives, instructions or support plans

    Qualification Summary

    To qualify for a Troop Support Planner, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Application and integration of logistical concepts, methods, practices, and techniques Develop detailed logistics plans for agency in support of contingencies, wartime operations and exercises for worldwide support to a combatant command area of operations Conduct studies of logistics support, identifying goals and objectives of an operation, analysis of logistics plans to support contingency or wartime scenarios, and formulating the agency's role and level of involvement to support the operation Develop long and short-range logistical plans, definition of problem areas based on in-depth analysis of numerous types of information, and the determination of the necessary actions to resolve support problems 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.

  • Compensation
    $97,653-$126,955 per year
  • Industry
    Government Relations
  • Fun Fact
    Working for the Defense Logistics Agency means being part of the largest logistics agency in the Department of Defense. Our 25,000 employees are dedicated to providing essential services to military and federal organizations.
  • About Us

    The Nation's Logistics Combat Support Agency, responsible for delivering agile, adaptive, and resilient logistics support across the continuum of conflict.