Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Assistant Manager)
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted: January 20, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$131,385 - $170,806
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading a team as a senior contracting expert in the Defense Logistics Agency, overseeing contracts for logistics services, managing relationships with suppliers, and ensuring smooth operations for military needs.
It requires supervising staff, resolving complex issues, and briefing high-level officials on acquisition strategies.
A good fit would be someone with extensive government contracting experience, strong leadership skills, and a background in defense logistics who thrives in a fast-paced, regulatory environment.
See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Supervisory Contract Specialist, 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. CAP Requirement: 4 years of acquisition experience. C.
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 Requirement and CAP agreement above, to qualify for the GS-14 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-13 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: Managing partnerships with key service providers and service provider stakeholders to establish a uniform business approach.
Knowledge in logistics and contracting guidance, and regulations which apply to the conduct of diverse logistics program operations.
Resolving complex issues identified through the vendor evaluation process.
Extensive knowledge in the execution of the Acquisition Strategy through solicitation, evaluation, award, and post-award administration 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:
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