Logistics Management Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Logistics Management Specialist to lead supply chain initiatives, improve material availability, and align operations with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, cross-team collaboration, and effective governance of non-expendable property and equipment. The position requires experience in logistics management, performance metrics, and the ability to produce actionable briefs for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level in the Federal service.
• Time-In-Grade requirements apply for current federal employees.
• Experience with data analysis, dashboards, and supply chain analytics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supply chain expertise to improve material availability and ensure right material at the right time.
• Coordinate with management and customers to resolve high-priority logistics issues.
• Develop and analyze supply chain metrics, dashboards, and reports.
• Perform analyses across supply chain activities to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist in planning and executing approved supply chain strategies and programs.

Job description

Summary

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; develops assigned Supply Chain metrics which identify business objectives and drives the right supply chain behaviors for planning and executing approved strategies.

Summary

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; develops assigned Supply Chain metrics which identify business objectives and drives the right supply chain behaviors for planning and executing approved strategies.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 10/01/2026. 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. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation - but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year - it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade - as required by the announcement. In this instance - you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform successfully the duties of Logistics Management Specialist - and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes - 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 - transportation - distribution - inventory management and/or control - expendable and non-expendable equipment - and warehouse operations. OR - Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. - if related - that provided the knowledge - skills - and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. OR - Combination: An equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience - as described above - which meets the total qualification requirement for the GS-11 grade level. Preferred Experience: Collecting - validating - reconciling - and analyzing data related to non-expendable equipment and accountable property; using automated supply-chain or property-management systems and advanced spreadsheet - database-querying - and data-visualization tools to develop metrics - dashboards - forecasts - and recurring or ad hoc reports; identifying inventory discrepancies - data-quality issues - excess or underutilized assets - lifecycle and replacement needs - process gaps - and cost-saving opportunities; and translating findings into actionable recommendations that improve property accountability - inventory accuracy - asset utilization - procurement and maintenance planning - and compliance with applicable policies. Preferred experience includes performing comparable analytics in a large - complex health care or similarly regulated organization and presenting clear written and oral briefings to managers and operational customers. For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. 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. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Requires some physical effort such as standing - sitting - walking - or bending. There are no special physical demands. The work is performed in an office setting involving everyday risks or discomforts. Normal safety precautions are adequate. You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Duties

• Providing supply chain expertise to improve supply and equipment availability with a focus on getting the right material - at the right time and right place to support the health care system
• Duties include - but may not be limited to the following: Integration - Resolves or contributes to the resolution of assigned high-priority logistics - supply - equipment - 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 with emphasis on - but not wholly limited to non-expendable property
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues where supply chain deficiencies affect the mission
• Develops designated 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 - including non-expendable property 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: Monday-Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm (May Be Negotiable) Telework: ADHOC-May be authorized (Employees who Telework on an occasional - episodic - or short-term - and have completed required telework training and telework agreement)
• Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Position Description/PD#: Logistics Management Specialist/PD99841S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.