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Logistics Management Specialist

Department of Veterans Affairs
Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics
Office of Procurement, Acquisition, and Logistics (OPAL), National Acquisition Center (NAC)

Summary

This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL), National Acquisition Center (NAC), Denver Logistics Center (DLC), Supply & Logistics Division. The DLC operates as a Supply Funded retail and wholesale distribution center in the VA. The DLC is an operational arm of OPAL that provides medical equipment, supplies, and services directly to requesting Veterans, VA clinics, and hospitals nationwide.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/10/2026 to 02/17/2026
Salary
$56,262 to - $108,251 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Golden, CO
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CCLQ-12879517-26-AJT
Control number
857008000

Duties

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Major Duties:

  • Ordering, purchasing, dispensing, and inventory management of items and supplies.
  • Planning and implementation of integrated supply chain and logistics support.
  • Maintains supply chain accounting records.
  • Monitors commodity demand trends, inventory accuracy, and order fulfillment.
  • Data entry for complex inventory management software applications.
  • Performing multi-functional supply chain and logistics activities.
  • Participates in the development of supply chain management practices.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves issues where supply chain deficiencies are identified.
  • Resolves difficult issues and problems related to the procurement, receiving, storage, and distribution of equipment.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Position Description/PD#: PD20199A, PD20198A, and PD20197A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • Subject to background/security investigation
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
  • Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
  • Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your one year probationary period or two year trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Physical Requirements: The incumbent typically works indoors in an environment involving everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms. Observance of normal safety practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations is required. The area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/17/2026.

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-07 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05.
  • For a GS-09 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07.
  • For a GS-11 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09.
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. See the Required Document section below for more information regarding the SF-50s needed to verify time-in-grade.

You may qualify for the GS-07 grade level based on your experience and/or education as described below:
  • Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-05, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Assisting with supply chain activities and the planning/implementation of supply chain and logistics support; assisting with data entry and analysis to identify discrepancies and/or resolution; ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs to prepare and gather information for reports; AND experience with logistics support activities in areas such as acquisition management, procurement, transportation, inventory management/control, expendable and non-expendable equipment, warehouse operations, and/or vendor management OR,
  • Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level, you must have 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement OR,
  • Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond a bachelor's degree.
You may qualify for the GS-09 grade level based on your experience and/or education as described below:
  • Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-07, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Assisting with development of supply chain management activities; assisting with data analysis and statistical analysis to identify improvement opportunities; experience in warehouse management, inventory storage methods, and shipping and distribution methods; ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs to manage logistics data and generate reports; AND experience with logistics support activities in areas such as acquisition management, procurement, transportation, distribution, inventory management/control, expendable and non-expendable equipment, warehouse operations, and vendor management OR,
  • Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level, you must have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related OR,
  • Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond 1 full year of graduate level education.
You may qualify for the GS-11 grade level based on your experience and/or education as described below:
  • Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-09, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Developing supply chain management activities; analyzing product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes; experience independently performing data analysis and statistical analysis to identify improvement opportunities; managing stock items to ensure proper storage (clean and organized), prevention of loss or damage, accountability, and accurate inventory management; developing technical requirements for services provided in government contracts; analyzing and evaluating work activities related to the warehousing operation for compliance with regulations, policies, and sound inventory management practices; experience utilizing Microsoft Office programs to manage logistics data and generate reports; AND experience with logistics support activities in areas such as acquisition management, DLS Vista purchasing, budgeting, procurement, transportation, distribution, inventory management/control, expendable and non-expendable equipment, warehouse operations, and vendor management OR,
  • Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level, you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related OR,
  • Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education.

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.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Local Commuting Area: The local commuting area for this position is defined as a radius of 50 miles from Golden, CO.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office.

Additional information

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible, displaced VA competitive service employees, with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified, you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be found well qualified, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

  • GS-07: A demonstrated understanding of building purchase orders; experience with the end-to-end logistics process, including receiving, inventorying, stocking, pulling, and shipping; familiarity with sales reports and routine inventory data to maintain stock levels and support organizational objectives; demonstrated ability to learn and retain training; effective communication skills, both written and verbal; an understanding in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for managing data and generating reports; and the ability to follow instructions from supervisor and peers.
  • GS-09: Experience building and managing purchase orders; experience in the end-to-end logistics process, including receiving, inventorying, stocking, pulling, and shipping; experience with sales reports and routine inventory data to maintain stock levels and support organizational objectives; awareness of government contracts relating to inventory and services, including compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLA); effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven track record participating in collaboration meetings with other departments and external partners to Veterans Affairs; moderate proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for managing logistics data and generating reports; and ability to work with peers and under supervision.
  • GS-11: Experience in building and managing purchase orders in VISTA; proven ability to analyze sales reports and routine inventory data to maintain stock levels and support organizational objectives; in-depth understanding of government contracts relating to inventory and services, including compliance with Service Level Agreement (SLA); demonstrated experience in the end-to-end logistics process, including receiving, inventorying, stocking, pulling, and shipping; communication skills, both written and verbal, with proven track record of effectively collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders both internal and external to Veterans Affairs; high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for managing logistics data and generating reports; and the ability to work independently, managing multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and minimal supervision.

Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.


Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration (HRA) at The Fair Chance Act.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

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.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

Job Knowledge Test: A portion of your assessment is a Job Knowledge Test that will occur during the application. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and the 13 responses you provide on the application questionnaire. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Customer Service
  • Learning
  • Manages and Organizes Information
  • Production and Processing
  • Technical Competence

The application questionnaire includes a passing score based on the minimum level of required proficiency across these critical competencies. You must meet or exceed the passing score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the passing score.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.


Area of Consideration: Eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred in the following order:

  • All current, permanent VA Employees in the Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics
  • All other current, permanent VA employees

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