Logistics Management Specialist

Defense Information Systems Agency (DOD); Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Telework eligible

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency (DOD) at Fort Meade, Maryland, is seeking a logistics specialist to manage data integration between procurement networks and ELMS. The role involves developing property and warehouse SOPs, interpreting DoD policies, and driving compliant asset management across the enterprise.

The incumbent collaborates with Property Custodians and Logistics Specialists to ensure accurate, auditable records and efficient processes in support of mission-critical operations.

Qualifications

• Time-in-Grade GS-11 requirement in federal service.
• Specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent.
• Experience researching logistics solutions and linking procurement/financial records.

Responsibilities

• Research, coordinate, and instruct personnel on linking financial and property data between procurement networks and ELMS.
• Designs and implements property and warehouse instructions and SOPs.
• Interpret and advise on DoD regulations and DISA Property Management Instructions for compliance.
• Design logistics process flows and measure program performance against customer goals.
• Maintain partnerships with Property Custodians and other Logistics Specialists for asset coordination.

Skills

Cost-effective logistics solutions

Data integration

Policy development

Education

Three full years of grad education or PhD

Tools

ELMS

Job description

This position for the Defense Information Systems Agency is at Fort Meade, Maryland.

Job Details

• Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
• Remote job: No.
• Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
• Salary: $85,447 – $111,087 per year
• Pay scale & grade: GS 11
• Promotion potential: None
• Work schedule: Full-time
• Travel required: Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Occupations and job series: 0346 Logistics Management
• Supervisory status: No
• Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service
• Represented by a union: No
• Drug test: No
• Security clearance: Secret
• Position sensitivity and risk: Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
• Background check type: National security
• Financial disclosure required: No (Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.)
• Announcement number: DISA-13104848-26KEB
• Control number: 890827600

Eligibility and Population

• Federal employees – Competitive service
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
• Veterans
• Military spouses
• Clarification from the agency: This announcement is open to current permanent Competitive Service DoD employees, current permanent DoD VRA employees, DoD Cyber Excepted Service Employees eligible for reinstatement to the Competitive Service, eligible PPP Applicants, VEOA, ICTAP, and eligible Military Spouse applicants.

Duties

• Incumbent plays a critical role in data integration and policy development by researching, coordinating, and instructing personnel on linking financial and property data between procurement networks and the ELMS.
• Designs and implements comprehensive property and warehouse instructions alongside Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Interprets, advise on, and review Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and DISA’s Property Management Instructions to maintain strict compliance.
• Designs logistics process flows, executes innovative property accountability strategies, and measures program performance against customer mission goals.
• Maintains strong professional partnerships with Property Custodians (PCs) and other Logistics Specialists to ensure seamless asset coordination across the enterprise.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Time in Grade Requirement – see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance

Qualifications

++Time-in-Grade GS11:++ Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or higher grade in Federal Service.

++Specialized Experience GS11:++ One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience researching and advising on cost effective logistics solutions for management; OR reconciling and linking procurement transactions, financial records, inventory and/or property records utilizing logistics management systems (i.e. Enterprise Logistics Management System (ELMS)); OR applying established logistics procedures to support functions such as supply, accountability and auditability.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT GS-11 LEVEL : Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education : If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

If you are using education to qualify for this position you will need to submit your unofficial/official transcripts with your application. Failure to provide transcripts, or a determination that you do not possess the education requirement, will result in objection to your qualifications, and removal from consideration in accordance with competitive examining procedures.

Additional Information

• A one year probationary period may be required, during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 85, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.
• Employee is subject to recall or call back during off-shift hours, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, if required by upper management.
• For more information on veterans’ preference click here.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
• You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
• Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: USAHire Assessments
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ [e-mail]

Required documents

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume: A two-page maximum resume is required. Applicant guidance on the two-page resume requirement may be found at Applicant guidance on the two-page resume limit. Learn more about the new resume requirements. Only the submitted two-page resume will be evaluated as a resume.
2. Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire and Additional Online Assessments.
3. Other Supporting Documents.
4. Current and former federal employees, including those currently working for the agency, must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting their highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type. Failure to provide this document may result in disqualification.

The following supporting documents are ONLY required if applicable to your personal qualifications or status. They must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

1. Veterans Preference: If you are claiming veteran’s preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran’s preference, and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate. For more veterans’ information please click here. You must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”, showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, if you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position. The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service and what the condition of discharge is thought to be. If separated after January 2025, DD-214 must be the Service Copy, Member Copy will not be accepted. If claiming 10-point preference and/or are a 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability.
2. Military Spouse Preference (if applicable): Spousal Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, marriage certificate/license, and a MILITARY SPOUSE PPP SELF-CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST are required to claim Military Spouse Preference. The Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist can be found here: To download the checklist, select “Save” or “Save As” instead of “Open.” Save the document to your device then open it as a PDF. Once the form is opened, select “Enable All Features” and the form will populate so that it can be completed. Military Spouse Checklist
3. ICTAP Eligible (if applicable): A copy of the RIF separation notice and SF50 if available.
4. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
5. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
6. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request