Logistics Systems Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Logistics Systems Specialist serves in DLA Energy Americas (DLAE-AM), within DLA Energy. The role oversees internal controls, including investigations of in-transit gains and losses, inventory accuracy, and audits of DLA-owned product held by pipeline carriers. It also oversees initiating claims against carriers for reimbursement of determined net losses and monitors implementation of DLA Energy Management Control Program policies, procedures, and processes within DLAE-AM. The specialist identifies and addresses problem areas by researching applicable laws, contracts, DOD and DLA Energy supply-chain management, acquisition, and financial guidance, and conducting studies to develop proposed solutions. The role develops and implements internal metrics to evaluate corrective actions; responds authoritatively to inquiries about DLAE-AM automated systems; and develops business rules, guidance, and system changes to resolve issues or support additional functions. The specialist analyzes and validates statistical samples within Syncada and ensures monthly Syncada invoices and statements are signed and certified. Program management duties include serving as Records Management Coordinator, Government Fleet Manager, Government Purchase Cardholder, and Eagle Timekeeper. This is a mission-essential position, and the incumbent may be required to report to work during a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent to qualify at the GS-12 level.
Specialized experience includes knowledge of customary fuel-sector business practices, including investigating in-transit gains and losses, inventory accuracy, and auditing organization-owned product held by pipeline carriers.
Specialized experience includes analyzing operational problems and developing courses of action to improve or eliminate them.
Specialized experience includes complying with laws, regulations, guidelines, and business rules related to DOD/DLA Energy supply-chain management, and aligning solutions with user needs and existing internal and external systems.
Must meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for GS positions, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement closing date.
Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Must complete a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorable background-check adjudication is grounds for removal.
Must satisfy applicable drug-testing requirements for testing-designated positions.

Responsibilities

Oversee DLAE-AM internal controls, including investigation of in-transit gains and losses, inventory accuracy, and audits of DLA-owned product in pipeline carriers’ custody.
Oversee initiation of claims against carriers for reimbursement of determined net losses.
Monitor and coordinate implementation of DLA Energy Management Control Program policies, procedures, and processes within DLAE-AM.
Identify problem areas; research applicable laws, contracts, supply-chain management, acquisition, and financial guidance; and conduct studies to develop proposed solutions.
Develop and implement internal metrics to monitor and evaluate corrective actions.
Respond to inquiries at all levels concerning DLAE-AM automated systems and perform analysis to provide accurate, authoritative responses.
Develop business rules, guidance, and system changes to correct problems or support additional functions arising from inquiries.
Analyze and validate statistical samples within Syncada and ensure monthly Syncada invoices and statements are signed and certified.
Perform program management functions as Records Management Coordinator, Government Fleet Manager, Government Purchase Cardholder, and Eagle Timekeeper.