Logistics Management Specialist

SummaryThis 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.QualificationsTo 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; analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes; performing data analysis - and statistical analysis to identify improvement opportunities. This position requires some 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 (e.g. - Peace Corps - AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. - professional; philanthropic; religions; 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. 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: 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. Add work conditions and physical requirements from PD. 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. 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/.DutiesThis 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 assignedThe 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 specialistAs 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 f the VA Health Care System and supported catchment areaDuties 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/activitiesEstablishes procedures for the integrated efforts of SCM operations with services throughout the VAMC and supported activities for mission essential deployment of SCM EMRT planningEnsures that all assigned personnel and equipment are properly identified and prepared for deployment during simulated and actual emergency response exercisesPerforms logistical assessments of strategic supply support in coordination with the supported customers and alerts management of systemic problemsTroubleshoots and resolves issues where supply chain deficiencies affect the missionDevelops designated supply input for fiscal year and long-range plans and programs - analyzing material for reasonableness - consistency - and validity of various assumptionsAnalytics - Analyzes the effectiveness of logistics and vendor support servicesDevelops ongoing strategic analyses across supply chain activities and recommends solutions for improvementsResearches 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 requirementsSupports long range supply chain requirements and interactions - optimizing supply chain supportTraining 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 customersParticipates in the development of education and training documentationCommunicates with customers and personnel on the role logistics plays in maintaining comprehensive logistics support - operational readiness and sustainabilityPerforms other related duties as assignedWork Schedule: Full-Time - Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Position is eligible for Ad Hoc telework only per agency policyTo be discussed and determined with supervisor during interviewVirtual: This is not a virtual positionPosition Description/PD#: Logistics Management Specialist/PD99839S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved/NA Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical CentersThis is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullestAs an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each VeteranThis is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's communityThis aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.