Logistics Management Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 101,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Alaska is seeking a Logistics Management Specialist to oversee the development and integration of a cohesive supply chain for the Alaska VA Healthcare System. The role focuses on logistics, inventory, storage, and distribution operations to ensure timely patient care delivery.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, QA, and coordination of acquisitions and major purchases, with telework not available and a standard 8:00am-4:30pm schedule, Monday through

Qualifications

• Senior logistics management specialist integrating logistics and related support for the supply chain.
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain systems and requirements for patient care delivery.
• Facilitates training, strategic planning and quality management of equipment leasing and purchases.

Responsibilities

• Integrate logistics and related support for the supply chain, including equipment and inventory management.
• Coordinate storage, distribution operations, and total supply support across VA facilities.
• Provide guidance on logistics policy, metrics, QA/compliance and reporting within the health care system.
• Develop training programs and tests to enhance subordinate staff skills; oversee major purchases.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Supply chain management

Logistics coordination

Inventory management

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Assistant Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) is a supply chain management specialist for the Alaska VA Healthcare System (AVAHS) and supported catchment areas, responsible for the development and integration of a cohesive supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a senior logistics management specialist, integrating logistics and related support and services for the supply chain, expendable/non-expendable and capital equipment, inventory management, storage and distribution operations, total supply support, and in some cases transportation, mail room, and reproduction.

Supports the integration and alignment of acquisition, delivery and management of supplies, equipment and services to ensure the successful delivery of patient care. Utilizes extensive knowledge of supply chain systems and requirements necessary to provide direct support to the VA HCS, and technical guidance and assistance to all organizational logistics personnel pertaining to logistics.

Performs broad and comprehensive formal studies of benefits, impacts, characteristics and problems associated with logistics policy. Analyzes the supply chain, developing actions as a result of analysis results, metrics, quality assurance/compliance, operating practices, and reporting within the health care system.

Facilitates the development of training programs, curriculum and training opportunities, and supports the development of tests designed to enhance the skills and abilities of subordinate staff. Conducts strategic planning and quality management of the equipment and leasing programs, including coordination of VA HCS and supported catchment area activations and major purchases. Other duties may be assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Logistics Management Specialist/PD550530 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $101206 – $131571/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.