Supply Systems Analyst

Defense Logistics Agency•New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Systems Analyst conducts or assists with analysis and investigation of issues affecting the DLA Distribution Warehouse Management System (WMS). The role responds to questions and problems involving implementation of supply guidelines, advises operating and management officials on procedural interpretation and development, and serves as a focal point for proposing improvements to the procurement process. The analyst also interprets higher-level policies, guides distribution center commanders, prepares staff-level reports, charts, and presentations for management, and identifies and validates systemic or process concerns. The position is located in the Warehousing Office, Material Accountability and Storage Division, Distribution HQ, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Work may be performed in an office or warehouse setting. It is generally sedentary in the office, with periods of walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items potentially required during temporary duty. The environment has ordinary workplace risks and may not always be temperature controlled. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a favorable suitability or fitness determination. It has a set tour of duty and requires Non-Critical Sensitive status with Secret access. Recruitment incentives are not authorized. The position is covered by drug-testing requirements. The advertised qualification levels are GS-11 and GS-12; the role requires the applicable specialized experience or, for GS-11 only, qualifying graduate education or a permitted combination of education and experience.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must receive a favorable suitability or fitness determination; the position requires Non-Critical Sensitive status with Secret access.
Must meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for General Schedule positions, time-after-competitive appointment, and minimum qualifications, by the announcement closing date.
GS-11 specialized experience: one year equivalent to GS-09, including a basic understanding of data collection, mission development, and customer service; developing innovative approaches, reviewing process effectiveness, and exploring logistics solutions for customers; and, with supervisory guidance, responding to questions or problems involving supply guidelines.
GS-12 specialized experience: one year equivalent to GS-11, including conducting studies, analyzing findings, and making recommendations on substantive receiving programs; responding to customer inquiries about applying and interpreting policy; and advising operating or management officials on procedural interpretation and development.
GS-11 education substitution: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M. Education must be from an appropriately accredited institution; transcripts or other supporting documentation are required when qualifying through education.
GS-12 applicants may not substitute education for specialized experience.
For GS-11, qualifying combinations of post-high-school education and experience may be used when the combined percentages meet the total qualification requirement; only graduate education beyond that required for the next lower grade may be counted.
Education used to meet qualifications must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the work. Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to accredited U.S. education or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited institution.
Must meet federal drug-testing conditions if selected for a testing-designated position; refusal or a positive result may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal from federal service.

Responsibilities

Conduct or assist with analysis and investigation of issues affecting the DLA Distribution Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Respond to problems or questions involving implementation of supply guidelines.
Advise operating and management officials on procedural interpretation and development.
Act as a focal point for sponsoring or proposing improvements to the procurement process.
Assist in interpreting higher-level policies and provide guidance to distribution center commanders.
Prepare staff-level reports, charts, and presentations for management.
Identify issues and validate systemic or process concerns.
At the GS-12 level, conduct studies, analyze findings, and make recommendations on substantive receiving programs.
At the GS-12 level, respond to customer inquiries about applying and interpreting policy.