Defense Logistics Agency

Logistics Management Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in logistics or a related field.
  • Experience analyzing logistics systems with a focus on military data.
  • Track record of supporting military weapon systems logistics programs.
  • Ability to provide life-cycle support for military weapon systems.
  • Expertise in navigating complex organizational structures within DLA and military services.

Responsibilities

  • Represent DLA, offering logistical support and technical expertise to military and civil agencies.
  • Provide enterprise support specifically for Class IX logistical operations.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for weapon systems, coordinating resolution of customer logistics issues.
  • Lead multiple initiatives aimed at meeting enterprise customer support standards.
  • Identify and address logistics-related issues within DLA's supply services.
  • Advocate for investments and strategies related to weapon systems and depot support.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
  • Access to various family benefits designed for federal careers.
  • Eligibility for benefits varies depending on position type.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
Full Job Description
Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

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  • Represents DLA by providing logistical assistance and technical expertise to U.S. military activities and civil agencies.
  • Provides enterprise support across all DLA Supply classes, with specialization in Class IX and related support services.
  • Serves as the single weapon-system point of contact, coordinating with supply chain owners and logistics providers to resolve customer issues.
  • Coordinates multiple initiatives to ensure Enterprise customer support levels are met.
  • Acts as a focal point for identifying logistics problems related to DLA supplies or services.
  • Advocates for weapon-system investment, acquisition strategies, and depot support programs.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: 1st Shift, Flexible
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive w/ Secret Access
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: No
  • Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.


Qualifications

To qualify for a Logistics Management Specialist, 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:

  • Perform analysis and metric reviews of logistics systems performance.
  • Analyze logistics support using military service data, automated systems, and analytical tools.
  • Support military service weapon systems and related logistics programs.
  • Provide life-cycle support for weapon systems.
  • Navigate DLA and Service organizations to identify best-value solutions for military requirements.


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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Position requires DoD Acquisition Life Cycle Logistics, Advanced certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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