Inventory Management Specialist
Defense Logistics Agency
Posted: March 17, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$69,905 - $90,882
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves managing inventory for the Navy by buying supplies, handling vendor relationships for equipment repairs, and ensuring timely material support through planning and problem-solving.
It's a good fit for someone with entry-level experience in purchasing and logistics who is organized, communicates clearly, and can work independently with basic computer skills.
The role supports naval operations in Boston and requires reliability for handling government credit cards.
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Personnel/Modified Direct Hiring Authority.
Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.
There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector providing life cycle/program support.
Examples of specialized experience should demonstrate the following: 1) Utilizing a standard Purchase card program and simplified acquisition procedures, 2) Assisting in researching supply problems and providing solutions with minimum supervision.
3) Assisting in performing accounting functions such as processing and recording of billing invoices, recording of obligations, expenditures, etc.
4) Reviewing reports, plans and/or schedules to help determine material support requirements. 5) Communicating well orally and in writing with proficiency in foundational computer literacy.
Applicant must have good history to obtain a government procurement purchase credit card.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:
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