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Posted: February 5, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Procurement Analyst

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$102,415 - $158,322

per year

Closes

February 14, 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 as a Procurement Analyst involves guiding teams on buying processes, solving policy issues, and improving how the Defense Logistics Agency handles purchases for military needs.

It requires developing training, leading projects, and advising leaders on big acquisitions.

A good fit would be someone with experience in government contracting who enjoys analyzing rules and working on strategic improvements in a defense setting.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or prior qualifying experience in a DoD contracting role (1102 position) before September 30, 2000
  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in federal, military, or private sector procurement
  • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DLA-specific guidelines
  • Ability to develop, analyze, and implement procurement policies and procedures
  • Experience leading teams, conducting training, and managing projects on acquisition issues
  • Skills in preparing briefings, white papers, and providing guidance on strategic acquisitions
  • Compliance with time-in-grade and other federal eligibility requirements

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Procurement Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.

Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000, are excluded from the requirements of "A)" above.

B.

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.

In addition to meeting the Basic Contracting and Contracting Officer Requirements above, to qualify for the GS-13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade 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: GS-13 Developing, evaluating, and providing guidance on procurement programs, processes and policies. Analyzing and resolving procurement program issues.

Developing and conducting training for the Acquisition workforce related to procurement processes and policies.

Leading projects, conducting briefings, and participating in meetings and presentations involving a variety of acquisition/procurement issues.

Reviewing procurement programs and/or major strategic acquisitions for compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures and providing the necessary guidance and acquisition support.

GS-12 Providing procurement guidance to others in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, supplements, and other DLA regulatory guidance.

Preparing briefings/presentations on procurement/acquisition topics. Researching procurement issues/problems and recommending solutions. Major Duties:

  • Resolves and troubleshoots procurement policies and related issues and provides acquisition support within DLA Distribution.
  • Provides guidance and expertise to the Distribution workforce on the development, interpretation, and application of Procurement processes and procedures for major procurement programs, policies, and initiative.
  • Develops, analyzes, and implements enterprise-wide and local policies, procedures, and guidance; and recommending process improvements.
  • Develops and conducts training related to Procurement policies, procedures, and guidance to the Acquisition workforce.
  • Leads teams to analyze, research, and evaluate procurement processes and issues and develop, recommend, and implement improvements.
  • Manages multiple projects and determines project urgency.
  • Recommends process improvements and supports major strategic acquisitions from requirements development through award, including source selections.
  • Serves as advisor to Senior Leadership; responsible for Command-level staff work, such as developing white papers, executive summaries, and fact sheets, as well as preparing and delivering briefings.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLADist-26-12879411-MP