Logistics Management Specialist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Summary
This position serves as the Logistics Management Specialist with responsibility for direction and control of logistics planning that includes multiple activities and may include geographically separated areas where no supply chain management personnel are assigned. The primary purpose of this position is to direct, develop and implement policy programs and procedures for the accurate management of Supply Chain Management (SCM) planning.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 04/30/2026. 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-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. 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:
To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level you must possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service that is directly related to the work of a Logistics Management Specialist and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes serving as a team lead or senior specialist in supply chain management, assisting with the direction and control of logistics planning; analyzing product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes; performing data analysis and statistical analysis to identify improvement opportunities. This position requires a degree of specialized knowledge and experience of logistics support activities in areas of acquisition management, purchasing, transportation, distribution, inventory management and control, expendable and non-expendable equipment, and warehouse operations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps or AmeriCorps) and other organizations (such as professional, philanthropic, religious, 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. 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: 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. 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.
Duties
This position serves as the Logistics Management Specialist with responsibility for direction and control of logistics planning that includes multiple activities and may include geographically separated areas where no supply chain management personnel are assigned.
The primary purpose of this position is to direct, develop and implement policy programs and procedures for the accurate management of Supply Chain Management (SCM) planning and provides administrative and technical oversight to a lower‑graded specialist.
As a SCM Team Member, the position collaborates with the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO), VAMC Senior Management leadership, Veterans Integrated Service Network staff (VISN), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) program office and Senior Management and leadership in supported activities developing supply chain management strategies in support of the VA Health Care System and supported catchment area.
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.
Establishes procedures for the integrated efforts of SCM operations with services throughout the VAMC and supported activities for mission‑essential deployment of SCM EMRT planning.
Ensures that all assigned personnel and equipment are properly identified and prepared for deployment during simulated and actual emergency response exercises.
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.
Analyses – 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.
Supports long‑range supply chain requirements and interactions – optimizing supply chain support.
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 – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Telework: Position is eligible for ad‑hoc telework only per agency policy. To be discussed and determined with supervisor during interview. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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This position serves as the Logistics Management Specialist with responsibility for direction and control of logistics planning that includes multiple activities and may include geographically separated areas where no supply chain management personnel are assigned. The primary purpose of this position is to direct, develop and implement policy programs and procedures for the accurate management of Supply Chain Management (SCM) planning.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 04/30/2026. 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-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. 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:
To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level you must possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service that is directly related to the work of a Logistics Management Specialist and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes serving as a team lead or senior specialist in supply chain management, assisting with the direction and control of logistics planning; analyzing product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes; performing data analysis and statistical analysis to identify improvement opportunities. This position requires a degree of specialized knowledge and experience of logistics support activities in areas of acquisition management, purchasing, transportation, distribution, inventory management and control, expendable and non-expendable equipment, and warehouse operations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps or AmeriCorps) and other organizations (such as professional, philanthropic, religious, 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. 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: 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. 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.
Duties
This position serves as the Logistics Management Specialist with responsibility for direction and control of logistics planning that includes multiple activities and may include geographically separated areas where no supply chain management personnel are assigned.
The primary purpose of this position is to direct, develop and implement policy programs and procedures for the accurate management of Supply Chain Management (SCM) planning and provides administrative and technical oversight to a lower‑graded specialist.
As a SCM Team Member, the position collaborates with the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO), VAMC Senior Management leadership, Veterans Integrated Service Network staff (VISN), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) program office and Senior Management and leadership in supported activities developing supply chain management strategies in support of the VA Health Care System and supported catchment area.
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.
Establishes procedures for the integrated efforts of SCM operations with services throughout the VAMC and supported activities for mission‑essential deployment of SCM EMRT planning.
Ensures that all assigned personnel and equipment are properly identified and prepared for deployment during simulated and actual emergency response exercises.
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.
Analyses – 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.
Supports long‑range supply chain requirements and interactions – optimizing supply chain support.
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 – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Telework: Position is eligible for ad‑hoc telework only per agency policy. To be discussed and determined with supervisor during interview. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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