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Management Analyst (Manpower Planning)

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Recent

Location

Salary

$121,785 - $158,322

per year

Closes

January 17, 2026

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 analyzing and planning workforce needs for a defense agency, including handling staffing changes like hiring, reductions, and reorganizations to ensure smooth operations.

A good fit would be someone with experience in human resources or management consulting who enjoys using data to solve complex organizational problems and advising leaders on policy compliance.

It's ideal for detail-oriented professionals who can communicate recommendations clearly to senior teams.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in strategic staffing and manpower planning
  • Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative methods for program evaluation and improvement
  • Experience conducting comprehensive studies, surveys, and research on organizational efficiency
  • Knowledge of manpower policies, laws, and guidelines for compliance and technical advice
  • Ability to present recommendations through staff studies, briefings, and action plans
  • Skills in reviewing personnel actions like recruitment, transfers, and classifications
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluating manpower programs for effectiveness and regulatory adherence

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Management Analyst (Manpower Planning) 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 that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

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: Providing strategic planning and advice on complex staffing matters (e.g., recruitment, reduction-in-force, organizational structure, realignments, transfers, etc.).

Applying qualitative and quantitative methods to assess, evaluate, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of programs.

Conducting and designing comprehensive studies, surveys, reviews, and research projects.

Providing technical advice and support to management with interpretation of manpower policies to ensure compliance with instructions, directives, and requirements of established laws, guidelines, and policies.

Presenting recommendations and proposed plans to management through staff studies and briefings.

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 a senior management analyst for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Office of the Chief of Staff (CoS) Business Management, in the Manpower Management Division.
  • Provides administrative and program management support for the CoS Portfolio (all D-Codes) enterprise-wide. Identifies, coordinates, and administers manpower related initiatives (e.g., reductions-in-force, increasing the workforce, etc.).
  • Oversees and monitors programs, defining requirements, providing instructions, advising staff, and establishing internal control action plans.
  • Develops and supports a strategic infrastructure analysis system for tracking CoS Portfolio workforce programs, such as the Realigning Major DOD Headquarters Activities (MHA).
  • Analyzes agency issues and statistical data to present recommendations directly affecting the performance of principal program goals and objectives.
  • Reviews personnel request actions (e.g., recruitment, job announcements, transfers, reassignments, retirements, awards, classification standards, etc.).
  • Evaluates performance of manpower and succession planning programs, their effectiveness, and their compliance with agency rules and regulations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/8/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLADC-26-12861622-MP