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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

United States Space Force

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$41,811 - $99,650

per year

Closes

January 15, 2026

GS-4 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $30,286 - $39,372

Typical requirements: 1 year general experience. 2 years college or associate degree.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading physical inventory efforts for supplies and equipment in the U.S. Space Force's logistics team, ensuring everything is properly tracked, stored, and distributed.

It suits someone with hands-on experience in supply chain tasks who can handle details like hazardous materials and use computer systems to solve problems quickly.

A good fit would be an organized person comfortable with military or government procedures and either a relevant degree or practical background in inventory work.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience in supply operations equivalent to GS-04 level, including inventory management and storage
  • Broad knowledge of supply programs, federal and military standards, technical orders, and cataloging data systems
  • Familiarity with policies for physical inventory, warehousing procedures, and handling controlled or hazardous materials like Nuclear Weapons Related Material
  • Skills in using automated supply systems, data entry, processing transactions, and analyzing problems for efficient solutions
  • Knowledge of supply structure, codes, organizational interfaces, material identification, and equipment verification using catalogs and manuals
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a combination of education and experience totaling 100% of requirements
  • Ability to update procedures and work with internal/external interfaces in a logistics environment

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) Physical Inventory Chief for the Material Management Flight.

In order to qualify, you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Inventory Management Series 2010 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience must includes broad technical knowledge of supply operations, supply programs, inventory management, storage and distribution, skill in use of technical orders, stock lists, cataloging data systems, federal and military supply standards and specifications.

Broad technical knowledge of policies and procedures for physical inventory of supplies and equipment as well as knowledge of warehousing procedures and plans.

Knowledge of supply structure, supply codes, and organizational interfaces both internal and external, and the ability to update procedures and use automated supply systems and data bases.

Knowledge of data entry and processing of supply transactions and inspection practices, procedures, and principles related to a wide range of supplies and equipment items, technical components, parts and commodities, ability to analyze problems and develop timely/economical solutions to problems encountered.

Knowledge of the identification, storage, handling, and reporting procedures of controlled and hazardous material, to include Nuclear Weapons Related Material.

Knowledge of policies, methods and procedures for material identification, type classification, serviceability, and approval for use; knowledge of procedures, supply catalogs, technical manuals, and equipment drawings required for product and equipment verification.

OR Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Broad technical knowledge of supply operations, supply programs, inventory management, storage and distribution, skill in use of technical orders, stock lists, cataloging data systems, federal and military supply standards and specifications.

Broad technical knowledge of policies and procedures for physical inventory of supplies and equipment as well as knowledge of warehousing procedures and plans.

Knowledge of supply structure, supply codes, and organizational interfaces both internal and external, and the ability to update procedures and use automated supply systems and data bases.

Knowledge of data entry and processing of supply transactions and inspection practices, procedures, and principles related to a wide range of supplies and equipment items, technical components, parts and commodities, ability to analyze problems and develop timely/economical solutions to problems encountered.

Knowledge of the identification, storage, handling, and reporting procedures of controlled and hazardous material, to include Nuclear Weapons Related Material.

Knowledge of policies, methods and procedures for material identification, type classification, serviceability, and approval for use; knowledge of procedures, supply catalogs, technical manuals, and equipment drawings required for product and equipment verification.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that 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:

Inventory base warehouses and all Integrated Logistics System (ILSS) accountable assets to provide for the economical and efficient stewardship of DoD and Air Force supply system materiel.

Manage the semi-annual Communication Security/Controlled Cryptographic Item (COMSEC/CCI), annual weapons reconciliation and NWRM Inventories.

Represents the Physical Inventory Section with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Perform causative research and resolve all inventory discrepancies.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/8/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/9/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 6X-AFPC-063858-12862017-VMB