Equipment Specialist – Lead Sustainment Master Technician

About the role

Serves as a Lead Sustainment Master Technician (Forward) providing expert technical advice, training, and sustainment support on complex military equipment systems to U.S. and Partner Nation forces within the Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve complex technical and logistics problems affecting equipment readiness, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver technical training to U.S. military, civilian, and Partner Nation personnel on equipment maintenance and sustainment procedures.
• Coordinate with sustainment organizations, commodity commands, and Partner Nations to ensure effective logistics support across the AOR.
• Monitor equipment readiness status, prepare technical reports and briefings for leadership, and recommend improvements to sustainment programs.

Required profile

• Current Army employee (or eligible federal employee) with U.S. citizenship.
• Pass suitability or fitness determination and background investigation.
• One year specialized experience equivalent to GS‑11 level providing technical advice and training on complex military equipment systems.
• Must hold a valid state driver’s license, U.S. passport, and be able to obtain required vehicle operator’s license for OCONUS assignment.
• Willingness to relocate, travel up to 30% TDY, and complete deployment physical examinations.

Required skills

• Technical expertise in maintenance, repair, and sustainment of complex military equipment systems.
• Ability to analyze logistics and technical problems and develop corrective solutions.
• Experience delivering technical training and briefings to diverse audiences.