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Distribution Facilities Manager

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

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Location

Salary

$125,776 - $163,514

per year

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April 12, 2026More DOD jobs →

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 job involves leading a large team in managing a military distribution center, overseeing the receipt, storage, and delivery of supplies to support defense missions.

The role requires directing daily operations, creating plans, solving logistical challenges, and handling budgets and personnel to keep everything running smoothly and efficiently.

It's a great fit for experienced logistics leaders with a background in large-scale operations, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage teams and resources in a high-stakes environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in directing distribution or logistics operations
  • Ability to supervise and manage a workforce of 400-500 people, including hiring, evaluations, and compliance
  • Experience interpreting policies to develop local procedures, operating instructions, and long-range plans
  • Skills in analyzing performance data, costs, and programs to recommend improvements and resolve complex issues
  • Proficiency in setting organizational goals, forecasting needs, developing operational plans, and monitoring progress
  • Knowledge of managing budgets, internal controls, assets, and interagency agreements for financial accuracy and cost reduction

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Distribution Facilities Manager, 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: Directs distribution operations by applying policy guidance, developing local procedures, and managing resources to support receipt, storage, issue, and customer mission requirements.

Evaluates organizational performance, cost data, and program effectiveness to recommend improvements, resolve complex logistical issues, and guide supervisors in meeting operational goals.

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:

  • Directs distribution operations and supervises a 400–500 person workforce, ensuring effective receipt, storage, issue, and mission support activities.
  • Interprets higher level guidance to create local policies, operating instructions, and long-range plans that guide DLA Distribution Red River operations.
  • Analyzes performance, costs, and program data to recommend improvements, adjust resources, and ensure procedures meet mission and customer requirements.
  • Sets organizational goals, forecasts mission needs, develops annual and long-range operational plans, and monitors progress, adjusting schedules as needed.
  • Solves complex, unprecedented operational problems; reassigns work; shifts resources; and recommends organizational or structural changes to meet mission demands.
  • Oversees subordinate supervisors, personnel actions, hiring, evaluations, awards, discipline, and ensures equity, safety, and compliance with DLA policies.
  • Manages the operating budget, internal controls, assets, and interagency agreements to safeguard resources, reduce costs, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLADist-26-12929371-MP