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Management and Program Analyst

Department of Defense
Defense Logistics Agency
J62B - ABG

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:
Battle Creek, MI: $89,508 - $ 116,362
Columbus, OH: $93,400 - $121,422
Dayton, OH: $92,841- $120,696
Fort Belvoir, VA: $102,415- $133,142
New Cumberland, PA: $102,415- $133,142
Ogden, UT: $89,508 - $ 116,362
Philadelphia, PA: $98,630- $128,221
Richmond, VA: $93,499- $121,551

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/02/2026 to 01/09/2026
Salary
$89,508 to - $133,142 per year

See Summary Section for Additional Salary Information

Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Battle Creek, MI
Whitehall, OH
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - Multiple Appointment Types
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
DLAJ6-26-12849652-MP
Control number
853488900

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Duties

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  • Evaluates and optimizes logistics business processes within automated AIS and ICS/SCADA platforms, ensuring proposed changes align with operational goals and maximize COTS/GOTS software capabilities.
  • Supports all IT/OT acquisition phases (planning, design, sustainment) per DoD 5000.02 guidelines for DLA Energy fuel supply chain systems including but limed to: AFHE, HFAM, ATG, FMD, and EPoS.
  • Develops acquisition strategies and prepares key DoD 5000.02 documentation, including Acquisition Strategy Reports (ASR), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), and Project Management Plans (PMP).
  • Ensures adherence to program cost, schedule, and performance metrics. Manages risk, mitigation strategies, and change management processes to meet program objectives.
  • Analyzes and resolves complex technical challenges, including system schematics, blueprints, and configuration/interface issues between application modules or external system partners.
  • Evaluates and optimizes logistics business processes within automated AIS and ICS/SCADA platforms, ensuring proposed changes align with operational goals and maximize COTS/GOTS software capabilities.
  • Develops and validates functional and technical requirements, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and DoD standards. Prepares detailed technical specifications and acquisition requirements.
  • Coordinates with DLA Headquarters, program managers, site representatives, and other cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that align with business, technical, and operational timelines.
  • Acts as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR/COTR), managing contractor performance, tracking deliverables, and ensuring compliance with contract terms, SOWs, and IGCEs.
  • Ensures IT/OT systems meet DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards. Leads efforts to secure Authority to Operate (ATO) certifications and ensures ongoing compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
  • Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
  • This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for various shifts located anywhere within DLA Information Operations, J-6.
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Management and Program Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

  1. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
  • Technical Analysis & Problem Resolution: Analyzes customer requirements and system designs from multiple perspectives (COTS/GOTS, IT/OT) to recommend effective resolutions. Balances trade-offs between system performance, business needs, and DoD 5000.02 lifecycle requirements to solve complex issues.
  • Compliance & Requirements Definition: Ensures system interfaces, extensions, and reports comply with IT/OT cybersecurity (RMF), safety, and regulatory standards. Guides teams in defining functional and technical requirements and specifications to align with mission objectives and DoD processes.
  • End-to-End Project Management: Manages all project phases, including requirements definition, development, systems integration, deployment, and sustainment. Leads coordination efforts to ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet mission-critical performance standards.
  • Stakeholder Consultation & Leadership: Consults with senior stakeholders and project integrators to address complex project challenges and resolve conflicts in technology, policy, or guidance. Collaborates with leadership to align project objectives with broader organizational goals and drive decision-making.
B. Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience.

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, 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Position requires DoD Acquisition Program Management (A) / PM, Practitioner acquisition certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies:
Occupational Internal Assessment

  • Accountability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Flexibility
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork

Occupational Judgement Assessment
  • Decision Making

Occupational Reading Assessment
  • Reading Comprehension

Occupational Reasoning Assessment
  • Reasoning


Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and USA Hire assessments. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

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