Logistics Management Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Logistics Management Specialist

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday 07:00–15:30

• Telework: Not available

Description

Provide direction, develop, and implement policy programs and procedures for accurate Supply Chain Management (SCM) planning, with administrative and technical oversight. Collaborate with senior leadership and network staff to develop supply chain strategies supporting the VA Health Care System and supported catchment areas.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and resolve high-priority logistics, supply, distribution, information, and service problems

• Establish procedures for integrated SCM operations across VAMC services and mission-essential deployment planning

• Ensure personnel and equipment are identified and prepared for deployment during emergency response exercises

• Perform logistical assessments; troubleshoot supply chain deficiencies affecting mission execution

• Develop supply inputs for fiscal year and long-range plans/programs; analyze materials for reasonableness, consistency, and validity

• Analyze logistics effectiveness and vendor support; conduct strategic analyses and recommend improvements

• Research and apply private industry and VA best practices to support supply chain requirements

• Develop long-range supply chain requirements and interactions to optimize supply chain support

• Develop logistics and SCM training opportunities and customer support offerings; contribute to education/training documentation

• Communicate with customers and personnel on logistics’ role in readiness and sustainability

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Selective Service registration required for eligible males born after 12/31/1959

• Background/security investigation required

• Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation required

• Complete online onboarding and comply with pre-employment identification requirements

• Probationary period may be required

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in logistics/supply chain planning and related analytics/decision-making

• Must meet time-in-grade rules for current federal GS employees

• No educational substitution at this grade level

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the specific type of position held.