Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Staff Support Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    Yes

    Major Duties

    • Serves as personal support analyst to a three-star General Officer (GO)/Flag Officer (FO) or tier three Senior Executive Service (SES), providing advisory service regarding management and programmatic matters supporting the mission.
    • Research policy, regulations, and procedures to determine appropriate action. Analyzes information and data to assess progress of programs, projects, and processes. Organizes and presents information to include recommendations and actions.
    • Serve as a project officer. Develop plans and objectives for assigned projects. Initiates and conducts studies and analysis on projects, issues, and problem cases to ensure that actions are in keeping with the Director's philosophy.
    • Provides direction and relays guidance to effectively manage taskings. Coordinates with staff and organizational elements responsible for researching, developing, and preparing documents, speeches, position papers, and briefings.
    • Serves as the lead facilitator for executive Staff Support Analysts (SSAs) Agency-wide, convening regular forums to standardize administrative processes, enforce formatting compliance, and exchange best practices.
    • Serves as a primary records management custodian. Reviews the GO/FO/SES's daily message traffic and incoming actions and recommends appropriate courses of action. Works with staff to task and suspense requirements to appropriate DLA activities.
    • Uses a high degree of initiative, tact, diplomacy, and mature judgment to anticipate and provide for superiors' needs and to maintain an efficient and smooth flow of business in and out of superiors' office in a joint service agency.
    • Primary manager of the GO/FO/SES's calendar, with exclusive control over scheduling appointments. Forecasts potential requirements, resolves conflicts, and coordinates all logistical requirements for official travel by the GO/FO/SES.

    Qualification Summary

    To qualify for a Staff Support Analyst (SSA), 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: Coordinating organizational elements responsible for researching, developing, and preparing speeches, position papers, and briefings. Experience serving as a project officer to develop plans, conduct studies, and manage agency-wide taskings. Managing complex executive calendars, resolving conflicts, and forecasting potential 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.

  • Compensation
    $121,785-$158,322 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.