Supervisory Supply Management Specialist
Defense Logistics Agency
Posted: January 29, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$102,415 - $133,142
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves analyzing and improving inventory management processes at a Defense Logistics Agency distribution center, including monitoring stock levels, spotting issues, and advising on policies to ensure accurate supply tracking.
A good fit would be someone with experience in logistics or supply chain analysis who enjoys problem-solving and working with data to optimize operations.
It's ideal for detail-oriented professionals who can provide guidance to teams in a government or military setting.
See below for important information regarding this job.
To qualify for a General Supply Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: 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-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 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: Experience with monitoring inventory statistics, analyzing trends, identifying problems, and developing recommendations for improvement.
Applying analytical techniques in evaluating problems, making recommendations, and formulating plans for corrective actions on inventory and stock surveillance issues; and Providing technical advice, assistance, and guidance on matters pertaining to policy, procedure, performance standards, and monitoring techniques.
B. Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience.
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:
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