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Posted: February 5, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Strategic Planning Representative

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$121,785 - $158,322

per year

Closes

February 15, 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 helping plan and improve how the military distributes supplies, focusing on long-term strategies to make things more efficient and cost-effective.

You'll analyze needs, suggest changes to plans, and work on positioning inventory better to serve customers.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in supply chain management who likes strategic thinking and problem-solving in a government or defense setting.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in federal, military, or private sector
  • Experience providing advice on distribution policy, planning, and operations to supply chain stakeholders
  • Skills in developing process improvements to meet requirements and reduce costs
  • Knowledge of implementing stock positioning procedures to improve customer service and infrastructure
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic planning initiatives for intermediate and long-range defense distribution
  • Experience analyzing and modifying short- and long-range plans, programs, and objectives
  • Proficiency in identifying alternative approaches and forecasting customer requirements

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Strategic Planning Representative, 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-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 advice and assistance related to distribution policy, planning, and operations to supply chain customers, managers, and operators.

Developing process improvements that satisfy requirements. Implementing stock positioning procedures to reduce costs and infrastructure and improve customer service.

Developing and implementing strategic planning initiatives to include intermediate and long-range Defense distribution efforts.

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:

  • Participates in developing and implementing strategic planning initiatives to include intermediate and long-range Defense distribution efforts.
  • Analyzes and modifies short- and long-range plans, programs, and objectives, recommending major changes to ensure the best possible level of support to the customer.
  • Identifies and assesses alternative approaches for meeting supply chain mission requirements.
  • Identifies sources and research information used to forecast future customer short- and long-range requirements.
  • Implements stock positioning procedures to reduce costs and infrastructure and improve customer service.

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

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLADist-26-12880291-MP