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Supply Management Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$121,785 - $158,322

per year

Type

Closes

January 26, 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 planning and improving supply distribution systems for the Defense Logistics Agency, including analyzing needs, recommending changes to processes and policies, and creating long-term strategies to keep everything running smoothly.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in logistics or supply chain management who enjoys problem-solving, working on projects, and collaborating with teams in a government setting.

The role is mostly office-based but may require occasional fieldwork in warehouses or outdoors.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level in supply management, logistics, or related field
  • Ability to develop long- and short-range plans for distribution programs
  • Experience conducting studies and projects to identify system improvements
  • Skill in making recommendations on process, policy, and procedural enhancements
  • Proficiency in analyzing functional requirements for system modifications
  • Capability to interpret and clarify policies to management and staff
  • Willingness to work extended hours, including during deployments, with possible physical demands like walking or standing

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job.

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 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: Makes recommendations and decisions for system improvements from a process, policy and/or procedural point of view.

Conducts, initiates, or participates in studies and projects to determine required system improvements. Develops long and short-range plans to ensure consistency of distribution program determinations.

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. Physical Demands: Work is primarily of a sedentary nature.

Extended periods of walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items, such as paper products may be required during WMS Deployments.

The ability to work longer than average days and extended periods without days off may be required.

Work Environment: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.

Work may be performed in an office type setting or in warehouses or outdoors where the work area may require the use of personal protective equipment and may require exposure to hot or cold temperatures.

Major Duties:

  • Develops long and short-range plans to ensure consistency of distribution program determinations.
  • Establishes program goals to develop a standardized approach.
  • Conducts, initiates, or participates in studies and projects to determine required system improvements.
  • Makes recommendations and decisions for system improvements from a process, policy and/or procedural point of view.
  • Obtains and analyzes functional requirements related to system modification or development.
  • Interprets and clarifies policies and procedures to all levels of management and employees.
  • Develops command wide guidance and plans jointly with supervisory personnel.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLADist-26-12863664-MPR1