Logistics Management Specialist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Orlando, FL, United States
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 a VA Health Care System (VA HCS) and the supported catchment area. Develops assigned supply chain metrics which identify business objectives and drive the right supply chain behaviors for planning and executing approved strategies. Provides supply chain expertise to improve supply availability.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position – applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement – 05/04/2026. 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.
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. The following are examples of specialized experience – but are not limited to: • Broad knowledge of supply chain logistical requirements of the health care system to support optimization of logistics operations. • Skill to interpret and analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend program improvements. • Experience in using automated supply databases for supply management determinations. • Thorough understanding of hospital management and policy administration – supply chain information system best practices – as well as a strong understanding of budgets and financial strategies. • Strong ability in oral and written communication to prepare briefings, reports, correspondence and to present briefings to senior level executives – supervisory staff and other agencies.
Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a PhD or 3 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.
Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond graduate education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the Logistics Management Specialist position – which may be used to meet the experience requirements for the GS‑11 position.
Competencies: Administration and Management; Attention to Detail; Communication; Customer Service; Decision Making; Flexibility; Integrity/Honesty; Interpersonal Skills; Learning; Planning and Evaluating; Problem Solving; Production and Processing; 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. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies 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
Collaborate with senior management leadership and develop supply chain management strategies in support of the VA Health Care System and the supported catchment area.
Develop assigned supply chain metrics which identify business objectives and drive right supply chain behaviors for planning and executing approved strategies and improve supply availability.
Resolve or contribute to the resolution of assigned high‑priority logistics, supply, distribution, information or service problems through personal action or immediate coordination with required local personnel or activities.
Serve 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.
Perform logistical assessments of strategic supply support in coordination with the supported customers and alert management of systemic problems.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues where supply chain deficiencies affect the mission.
Develop designated supply input for fiscal year and long‑range plans and programs – analyzing material for reasonableness, consistency, and validity of various assumptions.
Analyze the effectiveness of logistics and vendor support services.
Develop ongoing strategic analyses across supply chain activities and recommend solutions for improvements.
Research and study private industry as well as Department of Veteran Affairs best practices to develop and apply concepts that best fit and support Supply Chain requirements.
Develop logistics and supply chain management training opportunities and customer supply chain systems – programs – support offerings – supplies and services to collaborative partners and customers.
Participate in the development of education and training documentation.
Communicate with customers and personnel on the role logistics plays in maintaining comprehensive logistics support, operational readiness, and sustainability.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.
Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 08:00 a.m. – 04:30 p.m.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Logistics Management Specialist/PD99841S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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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 a VA Health Care System (VA HCS) and the supported catchment area. Develops assigned supply chain metrics which identify business objectives and drive the right supply chain behaviors for planning and executing approved strategies. Provides supply chain expertise to improve supply availability.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position – applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement – 05/04/2026. 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.
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. The following are examples of specialized experience – but are not limited to: • Broad knowledge of supply chain logistical requirements of the health care system to support optimization of logistics operations. • Skill to interpret and analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend program improvements. • Experience in using automated supply databases for supply management determinations. • Thorough understanding of hospital management and policy administration – supply chain information system best practices – as well as a strong understanding of budgets and financial strategies. • Strong ability in oral and written communication to prepare briefings, reports, correspondence and to present briefings to senior level executives – supervisory staff and other agencies.
Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a PhD or 3 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.
Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond graduate education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the Logistics Management Specialist position – which may be used to meet the experience requirements for the GS‑11 position.
Competencies: Administration and Management; Attention to Detail; Communication; Customer Service; Decision Making; Flexibility; Integrity/Honesty; Interpersonal Skills; Learning; Planning and Evaluating; Problem Solving; Production and Processing; 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. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies 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
Collaborate with senior management leadership and develop supply chain management strategies in support of the VA Health Care System and the supported catchment area.
Develop assigned supply chain metrics which identify business objectives and drive right supply chain behaviors for planning and executing approved strategies and improve supply availability.
Resolve or contribute to the resolution of assigned high‑priority logistics, supply, distribution, information or service problems through personal action or immediate coordination with required local personnel or activities.
Serve 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.
Perform logistical assessments of strategic supply support in coordination with the supported customers and alert management of systemic problems.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues where supply chain deficiencies affect the mission.
Develop designated supply input for fiscal year and long‑range plans and programs – analyzing material for reasonableness, consistency, and validity of various assumptions.
Analyze the effectiveness of logistics and vendor support services.
Develop ongoing strategic analyses across supply chain activities and recommend solutions for improvements.
Research and study private industry as well as Department of Veteran Affairs best practices to develop and apply concepts that best fit and support Supply Chain requirements.
Develop logistics and supply chain management training opportunities and customer supply chain systems – programs – support offerings – supplies and services to collaborative partners and customers.
Participate in the development of education and training documentation.
Communicate with customers and personnel on the role logistics plays in maintaining comprehensive logistics support, operational readiness, and sustainability.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.
Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 08:00 a.m. – 04:30 p.m.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Logistics Management Specialist/PD99841S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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