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Program Analyst

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

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$61,722 - $97,087

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves analyzing data related to military supply chains, improving information systems, and communicating policies to customers in the US and abroad, all within the Defense Logistics Agency.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in logistics or data analysis who understands how supply information affects defense operations and enjoys working independently on complex tasks.

Candidates with a background in government or military supply processes would thrive here.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 (for GS-11) or GS-07 (for GS-09) in data analytics, supply principles, or related fields in federal, military, or private sectors
  • Knowledge of NATO cataloging policies and procedures for effective communication and advocacy with domestic and foreign customers
  • Understanding of how item logistics data impacts DoD and NATO supply chains to anticipate customer needs
  • For GS-09: Master's degree or 2 years of graduate education; for GS-11: Ph.D. or 3 years of graduate education (or related LL.M.) as substitution for experience
  • Combination of graduate education and qualifying experience totaling at least 100% of requirements
  • Ability to perform data analytics activities, with independence at GS-11 level, and assist in enhancing data information systems
  • Submission of transcripts if qualifying based on education; meet time-in-grade and other federal eligibility requirements

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Program Analyst 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-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 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-09: Under supervision, performs subjective data analytics requiring an understanding of single-item supply principles and assists in enhancing existing data information systems.

Displays knowledge of NATO cataloging policies and procedures, effectively communicating and advocating policy to both foreign and domestic customers.

Demonstrates a clear understanding of how item logistics data impacts the DoD and NATO supply chains to anticipate customer requirements.

GS-11: Independently performs various subjective data analytics activities that require an understanding of single-item supply principles while also assisting in the enhancement of existing data information systems.

Applies in-depth, expert knowledge of NATO cataloging policies and procedures to effectively communicate and advocate for policy with both foreign and domestic customers.

Demonstrates a strong understanding of how item logistics data impacts the DoD and NATO supply chain processes to anticipate customer requirements. B.

Education: Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx.

If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation.

To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: GS-09: A Masters or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education.

GS-11: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related. C.

Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-09 and GS-11 and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages.

The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level.

Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-09 and GS-11.

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:

  • If selected at the GS-09 level, the following duties will be performed in a developmental capacity:
  • Serves as a senior team member overseeing the development, design, and implementation of logistics-related initiatives and assignments.
  • Conducts various data analytics tasks that are subjective and require a foundational understanding of the U.S. Federal Catalog System's supply principles.
  • Contributes to program development and enhancements for data information systems, including the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) and NATO Logistics Systems.
  • Develops and creates statistical data by extracting elements from databases to support decisions and measure mission effectiveness.
  • Collaborates on initiatives to ensure the achievement of desired goals and accomplishments.
  • Defines and assigns work to team members, establishing clear target dates for completion.

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

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAJ3-26-12896699-MP