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Defense Logistics Agency

Lead Supply Management Specialist

Department of Defense · New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, Pennsylvania

Salary
$121,785 - $158,322 per year
Pay grade
GS-13
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Nov 2, 2026
Closes
Nov 13, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
Yes
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Promotion potential
None
Announcement
DLADist-27-13106200-MP

Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Individuals with disabilities · Internal to an agency · Military spouses · Special authorities · Veterans

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Summary

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Duties

  • Serves as the DLA Distribution Headquarters team lead over Stock Readiness to include Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDR's), Suspended Stock and Care of Supply in Storage (COSIS)
  • Provides daily oversight of all DLA Distribution Centers pertaining to the Stock Readiness program and all suspended stock
  • Will serve as the appointed Stock Readiness Coordinator or all of DLA Distribution
  • Ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives and work plans
  • Serve as coach, facilitator and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members
  • Conducts efficiency and effectiveness reviews of current operations and makes recommendations to ensure policy and standard operating procedures are followed
  • Resolve simple, informal complaints of employees and refer others, such as formal grievances and appeals, to the supervisor or an appropriate management official

Qualifications

To qualify for a Lead Supply Management Specialist, 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: Developing, analyzing, tracking, and providing metrics on suspended stock to satisfy multiple sources and needs. Ensuring quality audits and controls are established for distribution processes and performed to identify and correct source of errors. Preparing reports and maintaining records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinate the preparation, presentation and communication of work-related information to the supervisor 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. Physical Demands The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. e.g., walking, standing, bending, or carrying light items. No special physical demands are required. Work Environment The work is performed in an office or similar setting, involves minimal risk or discomfort, and requires normal safety precautions. The work area is adequately lit and ventilated.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

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