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Lead General Supply Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$90,925 - $118,204

per year

Closes

March 1, 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 leading a team to manage and account for fuel supplies across a global network, focusing on fixing inventory errors, ensuring financial accuracy, and advising on improvements to keep operations running smoothly.

It's ideal for someone with extensive experience in supply chain logistics, especially in defense or fuel sectors, who enjoys analyzing data, coordinating with partners, and traveling for on-site assessments.

A good fit would be a detail-oriented leader comfortable with complex financial and regulatory challenges in high-stakes environments.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in fuel inventory accounting and supply chain management
  • Deep knowledge of DLA and DoD fuel policies, accounting procedures, and regulatory compliance
  • Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate work assignments, and provide technical guidance on discrepancy resolution
  • Skills in analyzing data from inventory, transportation, and billing systems to identify root causes and recommend actions
  • Experience reviewing reports, exception data, and audits to ensure accuracy and internal controls
  • Ability to conduct 10-15 annual on-site Staff Assist Visits (SAVs) and develop performance metrics
  • Strong coordination skills with finance, supply chain partners, and stakeholders, especially in Europe and Africa regions

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job.

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: Leading or coordinating work involving DLA fuel inventory accounting for the enterprise-wide Class III(B) supply chain network, ensuring the financial integrity and resolution of complex inventory discrepancies, gains/losses, and transaction failures.

Applying extended knowledge of DLA Fuel Policies and the full range of Fuels Accounting Procedures to validate inventory accuracy, mitigate financial risk, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Analyzing data from across the fuels infrastructure, including transportation and billing systems, to identify root causes of discrepancies and recommend corrective actions that enhance operational readiness.

Coordinating with DLA finance, Class III(B) supply chain partners, and operational stakeholders to resolve complex fuel accountability issues, with a particular focus on the Europe and Africa regions.

Reviewing and interpreting inventory reports, exception data, and audit-related documentation to ensure accurate reporting, the effectiveness of internal controls, and full audit readiness.

Providing authoritative technical guidance and advisory support to management and team members on inventory accounting processes, complex discrepancy resolution, and system functionality.

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:

  • Provide senior-level technical leadership and advisory support for the enterprise inventory accounting operations, including guiding complex discrepancy resolution...
  • ... ensuring accountability for inventory accuracy and financial integrity, and advising management on corrective actions, risk mitigation, and process improvements in accordance with DLA and DoD policy.
  • Serve as team leader for General Supply Specialist, coordinating and monitoring work assignments to ensure inventory accounting, discrepancy resolution, and reporting actions are completed accurately and on schedule.
  • Applies extended knowledge of DoD fuel inventory accounting policies, automated accounting systems, and supply chain processes to validate inventory accuracy and resolve complex discrepancies.
  • Analyzes fuel inventory, transportation, and billing data across multiple systems to identify root causes of inventory imbalances, gains/losses, and transaction failures.
  • Monitors and manages reconciliation processes, including reviewing exception reports and help desk issues, to prevent delays in inventory transaction processing and financial reporting.
  • Plans and executes approximately 10-15 on-location Staff Assist Visits (SAVs) annually, developing metrics-based analysis to identify root causes and report on performance for Defense Fuel Service Points within the region.
  • Coordinates with Finance, Inventory Management, Order Management, Quality, and external stakeholders to resolve product quality, transportation, and supply discrepancies affecting fuel accountability.
  • Tracks team progress against milestones and deadlines, preparing reports and briefings and communicating status updates to management to support operational and audit requirements.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/18/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/19/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAEnergy-26-12876089-MP