Logistics Management Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in San Diego seeks a Logistics Management Specialist to lead supply chain initiatives in support of VA Health Care System operations.

The role collaborates with senior management and applies strategic analyses to improve delivery, distribution, and inventory across the catchment area. The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, adherence to federal logistics standards, and development of training resources for internal staff and external partners.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of logistics support activities in areas such as acquisition management, purchasing, transportation, distribution, inventory management and/or control
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and fiscal planning
• Ability to analyze data and identify improvement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Develops assigned Supply Chain metrics to drive planning and execution of strategies.
• Integrates with supply chain customers to position SCM services effectively.
• Performs logistical assessments and alerts management to systemic problems.
• Troubleshoots and resolves supply chain deficiencies affecting mission.
• Develops input for fiscal year and long-range plans; analyzes material validity and reasonableness.
• Analyses the effectiveness of logistics and vendor support services.
• Conducts strategic analyses across supply chain activities and recommends improvements.
• Reseaches best practices in private industry and VA to support SCM requirements.
• Develops training and customer service offerings for supply chain systems and programs.
• Communicates the role of logistics to customers and staff; supports readiness and sustainability.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Flexibility

Integrity/Honesty

Interpersonal Skills

Learning

Reading Comprehension

Reasoning

Self-Management

Stress Tolerance

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

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.

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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 09/25/2026 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: 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 - transportation - distribution - inventory management and/or control - expendable and non-expendable equipment - and warehouse operations. NOTE: 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. 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 - or LL.M. - if related. 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. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify - a copy of your transcript is required. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork 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. 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: 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Duties

• The Logistics Management Specialist develops assigned Supply Chain metrics which identify business objectives and drives the right supply chain behaviors for planning and executing approved strategies and providing supply chain expertise to improve supply 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 - 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 - 7:00am to 3:30pm Compressed/Flexible: N/A Telework: N/A Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Position Description/PD#: Logistics Management Specialist/PD99841S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: N/A