Logistics Management Specialist

Logistics Management Specialist

As a Supply Chain Management (SCM) Team Member, the Logistics Management Specialist collaborates with Senior Management leadership and develops supply chain management strategies in support of the VA Health Care System and supported catchment area. Responsibilities include :

Integration : Resolves or contributes to the resolution of assigned high-priority logistics, supply, distribution, information, or service problems through personal action or immediate coordination with required local personnel / activities. Serves as an integrator and / or facilitator for contact with supply chain management customers, ensuring Supply Chain Management Service is positioned to serve the full range of supply chain needs. Performs logistical assessments of strategic supply support in coordination with the supported customers and alerts management of systemic problems. Troubleshoots and resolves issues where supply chain deficiencies affect the mission. Develops designated supply input for fiscal year and long-range plans and programs, analyzing material for reasonableness, consistency, and validity of various assumptions.

Analytics : Analyzes the effectiveness of logistics and vendor support services. Develops ongoing strategic analyses across supply chain activities and recommends solutions for improvements. Researches and studies private industry as well as Department of Veteran Affairs best practices to develop and apply concepts that best fit and support Supply Chain requirements.

Training and Customer Service : Develops logistics and supply chain management training opportunities and customer supply chain systems, programs, support offerings, supplies, and services to collaborative partners and customers. Participates in the development of education and training documentation. Communicates with customers and personnel on the role logistics plays in maintaining comprehensive logistics support, operational readiness, and sustainability. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule : Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm Compressed / Flexible : Not Available Telework : Not Available Virtual : This is not a virtual position.

Position Description / PD# : Logistics Management Specialist / PD99841S

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized

Requirements Conditions of Employment :

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background / security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Qualifications :

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02 / 03 / 2026.

Time-In-Grade Requirement : Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

You may qualify based on your experience and / or education as described below :

Specialized Experience : You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to : assisting specialist and / or managers in supply chain management activities; analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes; performing or assisting with data analysis, and statistical analysis to identify improvement opportunities. This position requires some degree of specialized knowledge of logistics support activities in areas such as acquisition management, purchasing, budgeting, procurement, inventory management, transportation, distribution, inventory management and / or control, expendable and non-expendable equipment, and warehouse operations. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and Microsoft Power Business Intelligence.

OR, Education : Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or (3) three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this Logistics Management Specialist position. NOTE : Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

OR, Combination : Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond (2) two years of graduate education is creditable and is the excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position :

Administration and Management Attention to Detail Communication Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving Production and Processing

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; religions; 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.

Note : A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.

Physical Requirements : Work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at . Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.