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IT Specialist (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS)

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Recent

Location

Salary

$125,776 - $187,093

per year

Closes

January 12, 2026

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 IT projects for the Defense Logistics Agency, focusing on software development, risk analysis, and managing warehouse and distribution systems to support military logistics.

You'll act as a product owner for specialized enterprise processes, coordinating teams through planning, design, testing, and deployment phases.

It's a great fit for experienced IT professionals with a background in government or defense systems who enjoy overseeing complex projects and briefing senior leaders.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in IT systems analysis, software development, or related fields
  • Expertise in risk management, including analysis, modeling, metrics, and mitigation strategies for IT programs
  • Experience coordinating all phases of software development lifecycle (SDLC), from planning and design to deployment and implementation
  • Proficiency in gap analysis, requirements gathering, and developing reports, interfaces, conversions, and extensions for IT platforms
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies to ensure efficiency in IT programs and sustainment
  • Ability to prepare and present briefings on complex technical issues to senior management, stakeholders, and vendors
  • Familiarity with SAP systems and logistics software like Warehouse Management System (WMS), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Transportation Management (TM), and S/4HANA

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below.

Site specific salary information as follows: Battle Creek, MI: $125,776- $163,514 Columbus, OH: $131,245- $170,624 Dayton, OH: $130,461 - $169,604 Fort Belvoir, VA: $143,913- $187,093 New Cumberland, PA: $143,913- $187,093 Ogden, UT: $125,776- $163,514 Philadelphia, PA: $138,595- $180,178 Richmond, VA: $131,385- $170,806 To qualify for an IT Specialist (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS) 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 but is not limited to: Oversees and performs risk management analysis, modeling, metric gathering/analysis and process development required to successfully identify program risks, risk levels, consequences of risk, deviations to consequences and mitigation strategies.

Coordinates, monitors, and directs the systems phases to include the plan and analyze; design, build, and test; deployment and; implementation phases of the assigned Development project initiative.

Participates in the "gap analysis" process and development and implementation of reports, interfaces, conversions and extensions.

Directs requirements analysis of data and comparable activities which support development of goals and objectives related to high levels of program and project management as supported by the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Interprets functional requirements of program solutions involving the breakdown of functional processes into discrete requirements to be implemented into DLA Platforms and applications.

Assures industry standard project management methodology is implemented for maximum effectiveness, efficiency and success of assigned IT programs and IT sustainment.

Prepares and presents briefings to senior management of the Program Executive Office, customers, stakeholders, subcontractors, vendors, and related IT professionals on complex issues and technical requirements regarding assigned projects and DoW business IT systems.

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:

  • Serves as an IT Specialist in the DLA Information Operations J62 PEO, J62X System Applications and Products (SAP) Platform, specifically in the Distribution Standard System (DSS)/ Warehouse Management System (WMS) Portfolio (J62XD).
  • This position serves as the Product Owner for Nuclear and Space Enterprise supporting processes within the WMS Program Management Office delivering and sustaining WMS (Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), along with;
  • Transportation Management (TM), ERP Central Component (ECC), S/4HANA, etc) across the DLA Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) (Disposition Services, Distribution, Troop Support, Weapons Support, etc).
  • Advises teams of functional analysis and IT professionals in the planning, designing, training, initial fielding, operation, and maintenance of the specific applications supported and business information technology systems in general.
  • Utilizes advanced computer architectures and hardware in combination with Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS), Government Off the Shelf (GOTS), warehouse management software, transportation software, and understanding Audit Controls.
  • Manages and oversees the technical and operational aspects of the program, ensuring system performance and effectiveness aligns with DLA equities and DoW stakeholder requirements.
  • Facilitates cross-functional communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including Procurement, Finance, Policy/Planning, external customers, and major supply chains.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications for enhancements and modifications.
  • Implements and manages IT solutions that adhere to DoW regulations and security requirements to include Defense Transportation Regulations.
  • Promotes, develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups and provides technical guidance, assistance, and direction in areas such as;
  • architecture, hosting, infrastructure support, capacity planning, information assurance, business continuance, and the design, configuration, and implementation of advanced computer networking.
  • Provides input on policies, plans, goals, or objectives for projects, programs, systems, or operations as well as communicating and coordinating with customers, stakeholders, subcontractors, and vendors with a focus on integration with systems;
  • (to include FLIS, Third Party Payment System, Syncada, Logistics Data Gateway, DLA Enterprise Business System, IBIS-ESS, WMS, TM, DLA Automatic Addressing System, and other systems required for APSR interoperability)
  • Provides technical leadership and guidance to development teams working on enhancements related to DLA Disposition and DLA Distribution processes; (Preservation/Packaging/Packing/Marking, Care of Stock in Storage'
  • Supply Discrepancy Report, Nuclear Weapons Related Material, Theater Consolidation and Shipping Point, Containerization and Consolidation Point, Intermodal Hub, Air Lines of Communication, and Seavan programs

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAJ6-26-12856916-MP