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Management and Program Assistant

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$57,150 - $74,297

per year

Closes

April 13, 2026More DOD jobs →

GS-7 Pay Grade

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).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves providing administrative and technical support to a defense logistics organization, including collecting data, preparing reports and briefings, and helping improve office processes for better efficiency and customer service.

A good fit would be someone with experience in office administration who is detail-oriented, good at problem-solving, and comfortable working independently in a structured government environment.

It suits those who enjoy organizing information and supporting teams in a military-related agency.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 level in administrative or program support roles
  • Proficiency in developing, compiling, and analyzing data or reports on program issues
  • Experience administering files management systems, including hard copy and electronic files
  • Skills in composing correspondence, such as technical reports and research papers
  • Ability to administer employee suggestion or awards programs
  • Experience preparing and conducting briefings to leaders and teams
  • Capacity to operate independently, make decisions, and track tasks using automated systems

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job.

To qualify for a Management and Program Assistant, your resume and supporting documentation must support: 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-07 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Develop and compile data or reports on program issues; make recommendations, clarify discrepancies; advise supervisor of problems and possible solutions in the administrative processes.

Administer a files management system to include hard copy and electronic files. Compose correspondence on findings such as technical reports and research papers.

Administer and/or maintain an Employee Suggestion program or awards program. Prepare and conduct briefings to office leaders and associates.

Operate independently making decisions within the customer service philosophy and mission of the office.

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 administrative and technical support to the DLA organization through a wide range of functions utilizing professional and technical skills.
  • Assist senior analysts in analyzing and evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of the organizations’ functions and programs.
  • Collect, verify, compute, consolidate and review a variety of technical and statistical data to prepare reports and briefings.
  • Identify and describe trends and/or problems, possible cause or explanations, make recommendations and refers to higher level analysts for in-depth study.
  • Participate with co- workers in evaluating and refining processes to assure customer satisfaction and increased productivity.
  • Maintain records of suspense actions and tracks suspense status through an automated system to ensure suspense’s are processed within the designated timeframes or that extensions are granted before suspense due-dates.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/31/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAWpnSpt-26-12925244-DHA