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Logistics Management Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

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Location

Salary

$90,925 - $118,204

per year

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February 22, 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 planning and coordinating logistics support for military operations, including assessing plans, preparing reports, and advising on how to use resources to boost combat readiness.

It's a senior role in the Defense Logistics Agency, focused on contingency planning and collaboration with teams.

A good fit would be someone with years of experience in logistics or military planning who thrives in high-stakes, detail-oriented environments.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in logistics planning, including assessing support plans and exercise scenarios
  • Proficiency in preparing Situation Reports (SITREPs), point papers, trip reports, staff reports, and Operation Plans (OPLANs)
  • Ability to organize, present, and implement recommendations for logistics program changes
  • Experience engaging in all phases of planning for logistical, troop, medical, services, construction, and engineering support
  • Knowledge of logistical policies, service regulations, and plan development processes
  • Compliance with overseas assignment requirements, including Exceptional Family Member Program (for Germany location)

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Logistics Management Specialist, 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: Assessing the effectiveness and quality of complex logistics support plans, annexes and exercise scenarios used in contingencies.

Preparing Situation Reports (SITREPs), point papers, trip reports and staff reports, and other related planning documentation.

Organizing and presenting recommendations and program changes relating to the planning cycle.

Engaging in all phases of the planning process to augment a full range of logistical troop support, medical, services, construction and engineering capabilities.

- Utilizing knowledge of relevant logistical policies and service regulations to conduct all phases of plan development.

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.

GERMANY ONLY: Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.

If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.

If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, then the Military Department responsible for early intervention services (EIS) will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.

Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care.

Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only. Major Duties:

  • Serves as the Senior Logistics Planner Liaison for a designated organization/area of responsibility.
  • Coordinates and advises the Command Planners on DLA Troop Support’s ability to enhance combat readiness through the integrated application of logistics resources and capabilities.
  • Prepare and finalize Situation Reports (SITREPS), point papers, trip reports, staff reports, and finalized Operation Plans (OPLANs).
  • Conduct extensive analysis and planning to develop plans and strategies for contingency actions, completing all planning phases.
  • Collaborate with functional specialists to ensure adequate provisions for manpower, supplies, equipment, and services are available to meet specific needs.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLATrpSpt-26-12877635-MP