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Storage Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$120,579 - $156,755

per year

Type

Closes

January 30, 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 leading efforts to optimize storage space and manage warehouse operations for the Defense Logistics Agency, including analyzing trends, developing training, and recommending improvements for handling materials.

A good fit would be someone with extensive experience in logistics or supply chain management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead projects in a government or military setting.

It's ideal for professionals who enjoy solving complex storage challenges and implementing efficient processes.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in storage, logistics, or depot operations
  • Conducting studies on trends, impacts, and storage capacity in warehouse environments
  • Developing training manuals and procedures for space optimization and storage management
  • Recommending improvements for storage and packaging of hazardous and non-hazardous materials
  • Analyzing and evaluating storage and distribution space management policies, practices, and systems
  • Experience in process improvements, technical advising, and evaluating emerging technologies for warehousing
  • Meeting federal eligibility requirements including time-in-grade and minimum qualifications

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job.

To qualify for a Storage Specialist, 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 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: Conducting studies to identify trends and determine impacts related to depot operation and storage capacity/site capability, developing training manuals and training procedures for space optimization and storage management, recommending improvements regarding the storage and packaging of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and analyzing and evaluating storage and distribution space management policies, practices, methods, systems and procedures.

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 the senior technical expert and special project lead for DLA Distribution’s Space Optimization program.
  • Develops, plans, implements, coordinates, operates, evaluates and executes various aspects of the Space Optimization and Storage Management programs.
  • Implements long range plans for process and/or performance improvements within program areas.
  • Provides technical advice and guidance to Infrastructure Management team members and Distribution Center Representatives.
  • Supports the extensive coordination and integration within DLA Distribution to develop and carry out major organizational and process changes.
  • Performs storage space analyses and analyses of net landed cost billing for storage.
  • Evaluates emerging technologies, concepts and best business practices for both effective and efficient warehousing design/flow.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLADist-26-12865808-MP