IT Specialist (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS)

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Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

IT Specialist (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS)

Battle Creek, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    Yes

    Major Duties

    • Serves as a Senior Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Information Operations J62 Program Executive Office (PEO), J62X System Applications and Products (SAP) Platform...
    • ...specifically in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) Portfolio (J62XD) delivering and sustaining WMS (Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Transportation Management (TM), ERP Central Component (ECC), S/4HANA, etc)....
    • ... across the DLA Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) (Disposition Services, Distribution, etc).
    • Responsible for authoring strategic documentation and communicating complex program statuses, risks, and technical milestones effectively at the Senior Executive Service (SES) and Site Leadership levels.
    • Writes, develops, and executes comprehensive Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) planning.
    • Provides authoritative oversight and hands-on guidance through the critical analysis, design, testing, and go-live deployment phases of enterprise WMS rollouts.
    • Applies functional expertise to configure supply chain operations, resolve complex integration issues, and support both Distribution and Disposition Services core processes.
    • Manages the transition and modernization of legacy Equipment Control Systems (ECS) to SAP Material Flow Systems (MFS), overseeing...
    • ... direct Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) communications, automated storage systems (e.g., AutoStore, AS/RS), and conveyor routing capabilities.
    • Orchestrates and executes hands-on SAP WMS In-Client configuration, manages master and transactional data migration cuts from legacy systems, and leads complex Transport Configuration releases.
    • Serves as the central orchestration lead during critical go-live deployments and maintains direct accountability for end-to-end issue reconciliation, from initial defect logging to hands-on configuration, peer review, and final production validation.
    • Represents the agency at high-level meetings and technical conferences, facilitating strategic alignment and direct collaboration between Department of War (DoW) stakeholders, warehouse operators, and private industrial automation partners.
    • Travel Requirements for the position: 50%

    Qualification Summary

    To qualify for an IT Specialist (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS) 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-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 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 but is not limited to: - Operates, configures, and deploys SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Transportation Management (TM), ERP Central Component (ECC), and Vendor Shipment Module (VSM). - Applies EWM, TM, and ECC systems to execute, test, and optimize core logistics workflows specifically within Distribution (inbound/outbound/storage) and Disposition (reverse logistics/demilitarization) environments. - Leads the integration of physical warehouse automation and manages the modernization from legacy Equipment Control Systems (ECS) to SAP Material Flow Systems (MFS), including configuring telegram-based control for PLCs, robotic storage (AutoStore), and automation sensors. - Executes and oversees highly complex data migration methodologies and conducts hands-on SAP WMS In-Client configurations, executing legacy-to-SAP transactional and master data cuts, and directing Transport Configuration orchestration during critical deployment phases. - Writes, develops, and executes rigorous Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) plans (specifically analysis and deployment phases) with a proven history of authoring deployment strategies and presenting highly technical project architectures to SES and Site Leadership personnel. 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.

  • Compensation
    $125,776-$187,093 per year
  • Industry
    Government Relations
  • Fun Fact
    Working for the Defense Logistics Agency means being part of the largest logistics agency in the Department of Defense. Our 25,000 employees are dedicated to providing essential services to military and federal organizations.
  • About Us

    The Nation's Logistics Combat Support Agency, responsible for delivering agile, adaptive, and resilient logistics support across the continuum of conflict.