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Posted: January 26, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Administrative Staff Officer

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$143,913 - $187,093

per year

Closes

February 1, 2026

GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves overseeing human resources and administrative programs for a defense agency, advising leaders on staff management, and ensuring everything runs smoothly while following rules.

It focuses on handling hiring, performance reviews, and policy development to keep the team efficient and compliant.

A good fit would be someone with years of experience in HR or program management in government or military settings, who enjoys analyzing data and solving complex organizational challenges.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in managing programs, strategic planning, and policy development
  • Expertise in interpreting and applying laws and regulations for program efficiency and compliance
  • Proficiency in analytical techniques for resolving complex procedural and factual issues
  • Skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis to optimize programs and develop best practices
  • Experience in human capital management, including hiring, promotions, performance management, and separations
  • Ability to conduct HR data analysis for workforce planning, succession planning, and resource estimation
  • Knowledge of federal HR programs like DPMAP, drug testing, ethics, and personnel accountability

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for an Administrative Staff Officer, 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-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 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: Managing multiple programs and applying strategic planning to improve organizational efficiency and develop program policies.

Interpreting and applying various laws and regulations to drive measurable improvements in program efficiency and compliance.

Utilizing analytical techniques to identify and resolve complex procedural and factual issues.

Applying qualitative and quantitative analysis to optimize complex programs and develop best practices for organizational administrative management and policy implementation.

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. Major Duties:

  • Serves as the senior advisor on all human capital management issues for the directorate, guiding strategic requirements and collaborating with senior leadership.
  • Manages the daily administration of all civilian personnel programs, including hiring, assignments, promotions, performance management, and separations, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains HR policies and procedures, identifies and corrects process deficiencies, and provides expert guidance on complex personnel issues.
  • Acts as the lead administrator for several key programs within J3, including the Performance Management Program (DPMAP), Drug Testing, Ethics, and Personnel Accountability systems.
  • Conducts advanced analysis of HR data to support workforce planning, advises leadership on manpower and succession issues, and develops long-range estimates for funding and resource requirements.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAJ3-26-12872875-MP