Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Serves as Branch Chief responsible for strategic sourcing analysis, supplier relationship management, acquisition, industrial and contingency planning, and kitting oversight. Plans work to be accomplished; assigns work based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Performs analyses to support strategic sourcing recommendations and develop strategic sourcing market baskets for long term contracts (LTCs), prime vendor, or other strategic arrangements. Performs industrial preparedness planning; develops and executes plans for the expansion, integration, and/or utilization of industrial production facilities to meet strategic requirements or to strengthen the effectiveness of the industrial base. Develops and executes procurement actions to accomplish complex pre and post-award contracting processes, including acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation and analysis, negotiations, contract award, and contract management functions. Establishes and coordinates long-term contractual support for major weapon systems and other general use commodities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Supervisory Strategic Sourcing Branch Chief, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-12 grade 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: Analyze industry operational history, demand, products, and capabilities. Develop strategic sourcing market baskets for long-term and prime vendor contracts. Manage or lead a multi-functional team consisting of acquisition, technical and quality, inventory management and/or general supply specialists. Knowledge in industrial base planning, warstopper programs, and/or identifying sources for strategic items. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Position requires DoD Acquisition Life Cycle Logistics, advanced certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE: In order to receive this preference you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP)" eligibility. If you are claiming military spouse preference and are determined to be among the Best Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant at the full performance level. For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf INFORMATION FOR VETERANS is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.