AFLCMC… Providing the Warfighter’s Edge PALACE ACQUIRE PROGRAM LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST AND BUSINESS & INDUSTRY CAREER FIELDS AT TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, OK Katie Ward, DAF Logistics Workforce Manager DSN: 884-8419, COMM: 405-734-8419 [email protected]PROVIDING THE W ARFIGHTER’S EDGE…
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AFLCMC… Providing the Warfighter’s EdgePALACE ACQUIRE PROGRAMLOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) supports the mission of the U.S. Air Force through acquisition and product support of cutting-edge weapon systems and solutions for the warfighter.
AFLCMC is responsible for designing, developing and delivering the aerospace weapon systems and capabilities that support the U.S. warfighter and our allies. For more than nine decades, AFLCMC and its predecessors have provided the military aviation technologies that have allowed our nation’s military to operate safely and effectively when flying into harm’s way. While the technologies and conflicts may have changed throughout the years, the mission has not.
Carrying out our mission takes individuals with pride, dedication and skill. Explore a career that offers a supportive work environment, exceptional federal benefits and an opportunity to contribute to the strong and proud tradition of the U.S. Air Force.
4http://www.wpafb.af.mil/aflcmc
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What does AFLCMC Support?
• E-3 System Program Office• Air Traffic Control and Landing System (ATCALS)• High Frequency Global Support Branch• KC-46 Program Support Branch• KC-135 Program Office• KC-10 Program Office• Commercial Derivative Aircraft Program Office• Trainer Aircraft Support Office• B-1 & B-52 Program Office• B-2 Program Support Branch• Propulsion Sustainment Division
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Logistics Career Field
Logistics management professionals are responsible for providing guidance and support in acquiring, fielding, deploying and planning
for all product and service stages.
This will include direct responsibility for planning, programming, provisioning, acquiring, distributing and maintaining accountability
for our product support elements.
As a professional in this field, you will investigate and analyze unusual problems or conflicts in the area of product support, as well
as formulate studies to ensure plans are completed successfully.
The logistics career field is the largest career field within the Air Force with a workforce of over 45,000 employees.
• Life Cycle Logistics• Supply Chain Management• Foreign Military Sales• Supply Support and Support Equipment Management• Program Qualitative and Quantitative Analytics• Technical Data Support and Management• Risk Management • Maintenance Planning and Management• Project Management• Training & Training Support• Design Interface Assurance• Packaging, Handling, Storage, & Transportation• Product Support Management• Sustaining Engineering• Facilities and Infrastructure Management• Contract Performance Monitoring• Financial Management • Computer Resource Management
• U.S. Citizenship is required• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance• Work occasionally requires travel away from duty station• Must be willing to voluntarily relocate to the local area and understand the government
does not pay for relocation/moving expenses• Mobility Agreement – The mobility agreement is a signed documented stating that an
employee is aware of and agrees to the condition that a position may require relocation during or after completion of PAQ program
• Bachelors Degree - Business Related Degree and/or 24 Hours of Business Shown Preference; Must have degree in hand by start date; In addition, candidates must meet one of the following:
– GPA of 2.95 (or better) overall;– GPA of 3.45 (or better) in major overall;
• Two year probationary period
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Operational Training Assignment
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• 3-Week Work Assignment to an Operational Base – Unique to Logistics PAQ Program– Experience field-level operations– Enhance understanding & importance of the
Logistician’s/Item Manager’s role in relation to the Warfighter’s mission
Security Clearance Statement:This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Some possible impediments of obtaining a security clearance may include:• Felony convictions; • illegal drug usage (may be subject to random drug testing);• Adverse financial issues (bankruptcy, loan defaults) or unusual financial activity (unexplained large sums of income cash);• Dealings with foreign nationals; Failure to obtain the necessary security clearance will normally result in involuntary separation from government employment. Failure to fully disclose potential adverse information and/or making false statements on security paperwork will normally result in disqualification, immediate termination, and possibly imprisonment and/or financial penalties.
Does this requirement present any problem? YES __________ NO____________
• Student Loan Repayment– Outstanding principal balance only (no interest paid)
• Federally subsidized/unsubsidized loan types covered• $10,000 per year*• $20,000 maximum per intern*• Accrued penalties/late fees not included• Bi-weekly payments direct to lender• Loan repayment amount subject to tax withholding• Continued Service Agreement (CSA) – requires three (3) years of
continuous employment– Failure to complete CSA
» Leave DoD – repay entire amount of payments made» Remain w/ DoD – payments stop
• Current Federal employees are not eligible for student loan repayment
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Higher Education Tuition Assistance
• Funding is limited to two courses per term, with a maximum per person limit of $50K*– The $50K limit includes both undergraduate and graduate
degrees• Funding may be provided up to 100% of the cost for tuition,
laboratory, and other instructional fees• Funding does not cover course material, optional fees, parking,
charges for personal services or the costs of student TDY or vicinity travel
• TA is not guaranteed until the request is approved • Individuals who fail to successfully complete a course will
reimburse the Air Force for all TA costs for that course– Must complete course with a “C” or better for undergraduate
courses and “B” or better for graduate15
*Dependent on available funding
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DoD Employee Benefits
• Annual leave accrual rate • Four (4) hours each pay period (less than 3 yrs of service), six (6)
hours (3-15 years of service), and eight (8) hours (15+ years of service)
• Sick Leave• Four (4) hours each pay period• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays• Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB)• Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS)
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) (equivalent to a 401K)https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/
• Logistics Management Specialist (GS-346) • Year 1: Candidates Hired as GS-07 ($40,684) • Year 2: Eligible for Promotion to GS-09 ($49,765)*• Year 3: Eligible for Promotion to GS-11 ($60,210)*
• Program Management (GS-1101) Year 1: Candidates Hired as GS-07 or GS-09** ($40,684) ($49,765) Year 2: Eligible for Promotion to GS-09 ($49,765)* Year 3: Eligible for Promotion to GS-11 ($60,210)* Graduation from program eligible for Promotion to GS-12 ($72,168)*
* Promotion opportunities dependent upon successful performance** For eligibility at GS-09 level, candidates must have Masters degree by hire date
2017 GS Pay Table utilized for this chart – Details can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2017/general-schedule/
Click of Rest of United States – Annual Rate
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Email [email protected] the following:• Proper salutation• Current resume (please ensure that your GPA, graduation
date, and current local address is on the resume itself)• Official transcripts (also can accept unofficial but needs
stamp/signature by school)• What career field/program you are interested in (Logistics,
Business & Industry, Engineering, etc.)• Proper closing• No cover letter required
NOTE: 3rd party resume submissions will not be accepted18
Interested in The PAQ Opportunity?
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What Do We Look for in a Candidate?
• Self-initiative• Leadership traits• Community/Club/Organizational involvement• Higher GPA• Relevant degree programs• Drive for learning• Public speaking skills
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Opportunities for Growth
• Capstone or final project– Assisting with the fall and/or spring career fair
• Major logistics undertaking
• Shadowing a logistician • Holding a board position
– Community/Club/Organization• Leading a team or project
– Show results achieved – both good and bad• Practice interviewing with friends, family, and
professors
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Pathways Intern Program(Air Force Sustainment Center)
• Open to college students with 60+ credit hours completed (pursuing a Bachelors or Masters)– GS-399-04 as a TIP
• Must be enrolled at least part time and be pursuing a degree program– Flexible hours based on school schedule– Works between 20-40 hours per week– Must maintain good academic standing
• Possible conversion to a full-time career upon degree completion– GS-05 target GS-11 or GS-07 target GS-11 based on GPA at
graduation• Accrue annual and sick leave based on the number of hours
worked21For more information please email [email protected] or call 405-582-9776
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Additional Needs at Tinker AFB
• B.S. or M.S. Computer Science• B.S. or M.S. Computer Engineering• B.S. or M.S. Electrical Engineering• B.S. or M.S. Metallurgical Engineering• 24 hours in a business related degree program• 24 hours in a combination of operations
research, math, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, and science – At least three (3) of the 24 hours must be in calculus
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Additional Information
• Some organizations a PAQ can rotate into require additional security and special access requirements
• Some organizations a PAQ can rotate into do not allow cell phones and/or other personal devices on the premises and/or inside the work area
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Questions?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
*Note: The responses to the following FAQs are not official responses from the Department of the United States Air Force (DAF) or the Air Force Life
Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), but from the perspective of the
Workforce Development Program Manager, Ms. Katie Ward.