Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist

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Defense Logistics Agency

Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist

New Cumberland, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    Yes

    Major Duties

    • Serves as the Chief, Future Operations and Integration Division, providing senior leadership, strategic operational planning, and comprehensive distribution network integration across the global DLA Distribution enterprise.
    • Oversees the development and operationalization of new distribution initiatives, advanced node activations, expeditionary depot capabilities, and network optimization efforts.
    • Identifies systemic planning limitations, operational shortfalls, and distribution vulnerabilities; champions innovative solutions and mitigation strategies across multi-modal transportation, warehouse modernization, and dynamic prepositioning.
    • Negotiates and integrates DLA storage, handling, and distribution capabilities into joint operational doctrine, service-specific logistics annexes (Annex D), and theater posture plans.
    • Prepares and delivers executive-level briefings, course-of-action (COA) analyses, and strategic decision documents to General Officer/Senior Executive Service (GO/SES) leadership, CCMD J-4s, and external agency heads.
    • Leads the transition of operational concepts from the future planning phase to current operations execution, establishing clear operational hand-offs, triggers, decision points, and resource commitments.

    Qualification Summary

    To qualify for a Supervisory 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-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: Directing the analysis, formulation, and synchronization of distribution support plans Evaluating mission requirements, analyzing supply chain and distribution data, and assessing network capabilities Directing, chartering, and overseeing operational planning teams Preparing and delivering executive-level briefings, course-of-action analyses, and strategic decision documents 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
    $143,913-$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.