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Inventory Accountability Analyst

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

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$121,785 - $158,322

per year

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February 27, 2026More DOD jobs →

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves overseeing the global inventory and compliance for military fuel supplies, including analyzing data, conducting audits at fuel storage sites, and recommending improvements to ensure everything runs smoothly and accountably.

It's ideal for someone with experience in supply chain management, especially in energy or fuel sectors, who enjoys digging into data and advising leaders on fixes.

A good fit would be a detail-oriented analyst comfortable with worldwide operations and policy development in a defense context.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level in petroleum supply chain management, bulk fuel storage, and distribution
  • Proficiency in performing compliance assessments and ensuring accountability using inventory management regulations
  • Skills in conducting analytical studies, root cause analysis, and recommending corrective actions for fuel programs
  • Experience reviewing and developing organizational policies and procedures in energy or fuel contexts
  • Ability to analyze complex worldwide data sets on fuel inventories, distribution, and consumption to identify trends and provide insights
  • Expertise in DLA Energy Policies, DoD Manual 4140.25, and inventory accountability processes
  • Strong presentation skills for briefings to senior leadership on findings and recommendations

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Inventory Accountability Analyst, 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-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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 petroleum Supply Chain Management, bulk fuel storage, and distribution.

Perform compliance assessments and ensure accountability within the petroleum supply chain utilizing inventory management regulations.

Conducting in-depth analytical studies of bulk and ground fuel programs to identify systemic issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.

Reviews and develops organizational polices and procedures to improve clarity, accuracy, and enterprise-wide compliance, specifically within an energy or fuel-related context.

Analyzing complex, worldwide data sets related to fuel inventories, distribution, and consumption to identify trends, develop metrics, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership. 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:

  • Plans, develops, and manages the worldwide Inventory Compliance Program, performing on-site policy compliance assessments at Defense Fuel Support Points (DFSPs) across the globe.
  • Identifies discrepancies affecting auditability, outlines required corrective actions and provides diligent follow-up to ensure resolutions are implemented effectively.
  • Conducts in-depth analytical studies covering bulk and ground fuel products to identify areas with high potential for process improvement, utilizing automated systems.
  • Performs worldwide, regional, and DFSP-specific trend analysis and random sampling to identify systemic issues and guide corrective actions.
  • Provides robust data analysis for various reports, responds to data requests from multiple sources, and develops key metrics for review by senior management.
  • Prepares and presents detailed briefings on findings, analyses, and recommendations to senior leadership within DLA Energy and stakeholder organizations.
  • Serves as a leading expert on DLA Energy Policies, DoD Manual 4140.25, and inventory accountability processes, interpreting broad and often non-specific policy guidance to apply to complex, real-world scenarios.
  • Participates in policy reviews, providing knowledgeable input to develop, clarify, and enhance DLA Energy and DoD-wide inventory policies used by all service components.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/17/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/18/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAEnergy-26-12885650-MP