Management and Program Analyst

Defense Logistics Agency

• $80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in logistics or program analysis
  • Proven ability to apply advanced analytical principles and data analysis
  • Experience in implementing continuous process improvements
  • Skilled in conducting studies to eliminate operational bottlenecks
  • Familiarity with SAP systems for inventory management and distribution

Responsibilities

  • Support strategic and operational integration of advanced logistics systems
  • Prepare financial forecasts, cost estimates, and ROI analyses for logistics projects
  • Leverage SAP to streamline inventory management and distribution processes
  • Triaging complex technical issues and managing system Change Requests
  • Develop and maintain labor performance standards to maximize workforce utilization
  • Review supply chain scenarios and mitigate risks prior to approval

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees
  • Access to a range of family-oriented benefits
  • Eligibility for benefits varies by position type
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement
  • Support for employees with disabilities through Section 508 compliance
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Summary

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Duties

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  • Supports the strategic and operational integration of advanced logistics systems.
  • Prepares comprehensive financial forecasts studies, detailed cost estimates, and return-on-investment (ROI) analyses for proposed Military Support Command (MSC)-level logistics projects.
  • Strengthens and leverages SAP operationalization to streamline inventory management, distribution processes, and property accountability across the organization.
  • Triages complex technical and operational issues, conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and managing critical system Change Requests (CRs) and Incident Tickets (INCs) to expedite the resolution of system defects and prevent operational downtime.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains accurate labor performance standards and business rules to maximize workforce utilization and overall operational throughput.
  • Review complex supply chain scenarios, forecasting potential outcomes and mitigating risks prior to approval.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: 1st Shift
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with 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): Non-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
  • Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
  • 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.


Qualifications

To qualify for a Management and Program Analyst, 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-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • Applying advanced analytical principles and data analysis to optimize workflows and reduce costs
  • Implementing continuous process improvements to evaluate operational efficiency
  • Conducting studies to eliminate bottlenecks and reduce waste


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

Benefits

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