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Logistics Management Specialist

Department of the Army
US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency

Summary

About the Position: The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. Fellows may also receive paid training, certifications, and rotational assignments. Don't wait! Apply now to start your Civilian Army career today!

1st Year Salary $52,710-$68,524
2nd Year Salary $64,475-$83,822
3rd Year Salary $78,009-$101,417

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/15/2026 to 05/19/2026
This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$52,710 - $101,417 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
9 vacancies in the following location:
Fort Lee, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—May be eligible for situational telework per agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Up to 10% Business Travel 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
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CHAR-26-12884343-DHA
Control number
869321200

Duties

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  • Assist in analyzing and forecasting requirements for materiel and determining solutions.
  • Assist in coordinating and overseeing distribution of new equipment to Army units worldwide.
  • Assist in the planning and budgeting to support Army requirements.
  • Assist in obtaining and expediting material to support emergency operations.
  • Assist in solving problems identified during the design, production and initial deployment of equipment.
  • Assist in planning, estimating and expediting manpower, machines and materiel in the repair and fabrication of equipment and supplies.
  • Assist in performing cost accounting and statistics associated with production operations.
  • Assist in the planning, scheduling and supervising transportation of personnel, equipment and supplies.
  • Assist in tracking the movement of material by synchronizing the use of all modes of transportation.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must sign a mobility agreement if selected.
  • Must sign an Army Fellows Participant Agreement if selected.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Incumbents will complete approximately 12 months of training at Fort Lee, VA, after which time, they will be reassigned to other locations based on Army needs. Class start date is scheduled for September 2026.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of Recent Graduate as defined below:

Recent Graduate: a person who was awarded (or will be awarded by May 2026) a degree by an institution of higher education not more than two years before the date of the appointment of the applicant. Exception: For a person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years, the degree may be awarded by an institution of higher education not more than four years before the date of the appointment of the applicant.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant education and experience.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Logistics Management Specialist

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes analyzing and researching statistical data or using automated logistics programs to reconcile logistical discrepancies; or, assisting in the analysis and forecasting requirements for materiel, inventory or supplies; or, interpreting and applying supply, maintenance or transportation regulations, policies, practices or procedures; or, assisting in scheduling transportation for the effective movement and distribution of units, personnel, equipment, or supplies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

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Education: One full year of graduate level education (or will have completed one full year by May 2026) in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Supply Chain or Logistics Management, any Business field (Economics, Accounting, Finance, Strategy, Optimization, etc.), Mathematics, Data Analytics/Science, Operations Research, Statistics, Engineering, Law, International Trade/Affairs/Relations, Public Administration, Government, Political Science, Communications, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Cognitive Science, Cyber/Information Technology/Systems, any Administration/Management field (Healthcare Admin, Operations Management, etc.)

OR

Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion (or will have completed by May 2026) of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:
(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR
(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR
(3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achshonor.org/).

NOTE: Grade point averages will be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0, and 2.94 will round to 2.9.

NOTE: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your S.A.A. claim must be based on class standing or membership in an honor society and you must provide evidence of your class standing or honor society membership with your application.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

  • This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet
  • This is a Logistics Career Field (CF) position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • If selected, official college or university transcripts must be submitted. However, unofficial transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.
  • This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management.
  • Incumbent works under closer supervision and works in a developmental capacity performing assignments and completing training, both of which are aimed in preparing the incumbent to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties outlined in the aforementioned job description. The incumbent receives progressively more responsible assignments as experience and training are received to the next higher level position.
  • Recent Graduates will be appointed to a permanent, career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service.
  • May be eligible for Situational Telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework.
  • Selectees may be required to complete the USA Hire or other validated/technical assessment.
  • The 24-month Logistics Career Field cohort-based Army Fellows Program begins with a rigorous 12-month graduate level resident training curriculum at Ft. Lee, Virginia, home of the Army Sustainment University, focused on three areas of logistics: Supply, Maintenance and Transportation. It includes training in logistics technology, data analytics, distribution management, and on-the-job training rotations. Upon completion of the resident portion of the program at Ft. Lee, training continues with on-the-job training within the assigned Army Logistics organization.
  • Potential duty locations (after initial completion of 12 months of training at Fort Lee) include:
    • Aberdeen Proving Ground, Harford, MD
    • Picatinny Arsenal, Morris, NJ
    • Redstone Arsenal, Madison, AL
    • Fort Belvoir, Fairfax, VA
    • Fort Lee, VA
    • Norfolk, VA

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.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
W4CM01 ACCMA ECTAP
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
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