Logistics Management Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Logistics Management Specialist (Supply Chain Management)

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 07:00 am–03:30 pm

• Telework: Not available

• Virtual: Not a virtual position

Description

Collaborate with senior leadership to develop supply chain management strategies supporting the VA Health Care System and its catchment area. Develop supply chain metrics, resolve high-priority logistics and supply problems, and provide expertise to improve supply availability by ensuring the right materials are delivered at the right time and place. Analyze logistics and vendor support effectiveness, research best practices, and develop logistics training and customer supply chain systems.

Responsibilities

• Resolve or coordinate high-priority logistics, supply, equipment, distribution, information, or service problems

• Perform logistical assessments and identify systemic issues impacting mission support (including non-expendable property)

• Troubleshoot and resolve supply chain deficiencies affecting operations

• Develop inputs for fiscal year and long-range plans by analyzing material assumptions

• Analyze logistics and vendor support services; recommend continuous improvement solutions

• Conduct strategic analyses across supply chain activities and apply Department of Veterans Affairs and private-industry best practices

• Develop logistics and supply chain management training opportunities and customer support offerings

• Communicate with customers and personnel on the role of logistics in operational readiness and sustainability

• Participate in education/training documentation development

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Completion of all required application steps, including an online assessment

• Selective Service registration (for males born after 12/31/1959)

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Completion of required online onboarding and identification/pre-employment requirements

• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation requirement

• Completion of a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period

• Qualifications met by the closing date (11/16/2026)

  • Specialized experience at GS-09 level OR qualifying advanced education OR an approved combination

• If applicable: satisfy GS-11 time-in-grade requirements (e.g., 52 weeks at GS-09)

• Submit transcripts if qualifying using education

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is provided; eligibility depends on position type.