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Supply Management Specialist

Defense Contract Management Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$125,776 - $163,514

per year

Type

Closes

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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 creating and managing policies for supply chains in the defense sector to ensure efficient operations and compliance with regulations.

The specialist analyzes data to spot issues, improves processes, and trains others on best practices while working with teams across government and industry.

It's a great fit for someone with experience in logistics or supply management who enjoys strategic planning and problem-solving in a high-stakes environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent level in supply chain policy development and implementation
  • Ability to analyze performance data and metrics to evaluate policies, identify risks, and recommend improvements
  • Experience creating and delivering training programs or technical guidance on supply chain processes
  • Strong skills in interfacing with personnel at all organizational levels, including government agencies, suppliers, and private industry
  • Knowledge of subcontract management systems and material acquisition in the defense industrial base
  • Proficiency in fostering continuous improvement and establishing resource/budget planning targets
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to meet federal eligibility requirements, including time-after-competitive appointment

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. DCMA Location Negotiable upon Selection.

This job will close when we have received 150 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date. This is not a remote work position. See DCMA Location List, not all locations may be available.

To qualify for a Supply Management Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position.

To qualify for the NH-04 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-03 or 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-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Developing and implementing supply chain related policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Analyzing supply chain related performance data and metrics to evaluate policy effectiveness, identify risks, and guide process improvements.

Creating and delivering training programs or technical guidance on supply chain related processes and best practices to stakeholders. Major Duties:

  • Serves as a Supply Management Specialist within the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Headquarters, Enterprise Analytics and Modernization Executive Directorate.
  • Develop policies and procedures to be deployed throughout the Agencies Program Support community, responsible for the assurance of sound subcontract management systems.
  • Provides executive awareness, prevention and correction of deficiencies in the material acquisition system, and for prompt decisions on procurement matters within the Defense industrial base and have Department of Defense-wide impact.
  • Interfaces with personnel at all levels of the Operational Commands Headquarters, other Agencies, suppliers and other representatives from private industry.
  • Fosters an environment that embraces best practices and continuous improvement. Using insight from all levels within the Agency establishes resource and budget planning targets.

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

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DCMA-PH-26-12899052-IMP