🟢 Status: OPEN | Closes at 100 Applications — Apply Immediately | Source: USAJOBS.gov
DLA Supply Management Specialist Jobs 2026 — Defense Logistics Agency | Apply Now
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution, under the Department of Defense (DoD), is hiring a Supply Management Specialist for 2026 at its headquarters and largest distribution center — DLA Distribution Susquehanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The position is at the GS-11 grade level with a salary of $85,447 to $111,087 per year and is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) — meaning faster hiring with no competitive ranking.
This announcement closes as soon as 100 applications are received — it can close any day. Apply immediately.
DLA Distribution is the Department of Defense’s joint storage and distribution provider — operating 17 locations across the continental US and 7 locations worldwide — supporting America’s military and federal agencies with the most critical logistics and supply chain operations in national defense.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Supply Management Specialist |
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution |
| Department | Department of Defense (DoD) |
| Job Control Number | 869389800 |
| Announcement Number | DLADist-26-12959403-DHA |
| Location | New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center (DLA Distribution Susquehanna), PA |
| Work Schedule | Full-Time |
| Appointment Type | Permanent — Competitive Service |
| Pay Scale & Grade | GS-11 |
| Salary Range | $85,447 – $111,087 per year |
| Promotion Potential | GS-11 (full performance level) |
| Hiring Authority | Direct Hire Authority (DHA) — No competitive ranking |
| Closing Condition | Closes when 100 applications received — no fixed date |
| Who May Apply | Open to the Public — US Citizens |
| Job Series | GS-2003 Supply Program Management |
| Supervisory Status | No |
| Security Clearance | Background Investigation Required |
| Drug Test | Required |
| Telework Eligible | Yes — as determined by agency policy |
| Travel Required | Occasional |
| USAJOBS Link | Click Here to Apply |
About the Role
As a Supply Management Specialist at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, you will be a critical contributor to the Department of Defense’s global supply chain — ensuring that military servicemembers and federal agencies have the materials, equipment, and supplies they need, when they need them, wherever they are in the world.
DLA Distribution Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania is the headquarters of DLA Distribution — the DoD’s primary joint storage and distribution command. The facility receives, stores, issues, and ships millions of supply items annually in support of all US military branches. Your work directly enables warfighter readiness and national defense preparedness.
This position sits within the GS-2003 Supply Program Management series and focuses on monitoring depot supply performance, conducting material management studies, and ensuring the most effective use of DoD supply resources.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Monitor Depot performance for trends in supply availability, requisition fulfillment, and material readiness — identifying issues before they impact military operations
- Assist in planning and developing studies of the material management program to assess effectiveness and efficiency of supply operations
- Conduct analyses and studies to determine the most effective use of resources across DLA supply programs
- Maintain accountability records and tracking systems for supply assets within assigned program area
- Determine parts supportability across all sources of supply for established and projected workloads
- Monitor cross-agency sources of supply to ensure assets are available for issue when required; execute lateral support transactions to alleviate work-stop inducing unfilled orders
- Identify and recommend use of approved alternative sources of supply when primary sources are unavailable
- Facilitate resolution of routine customer issues arising during fulfillment of requisitions from military units and federal agencies
- Prepare and present reports, briefings, and recommendations to supervisors and program managers on supply program status
- Utilize DLA’s Distribution Standard System (DSS) and related enterprise logistics systems to track orders, shipments, and inventory
- Collaborate with military service representatives, contracting officers, and vendors to resolve supply chain disruptions
- Support DLA Distribution’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) modernization and sustainment initiatives
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree | Bachelor’s Degree preferred — any field |
| Preferred Fields | Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering |
| Education Substitution | Qualifying specialized experience may substitute for degree |
Specialized Experience — GS-11
To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level that includes:
| Experience Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Material Accountability | Maintaining accountability records for non-expendable materials and supplies |
| Supply Source Tracing | Tracing acquisition sources, methods, and alternatives for supply items |
| Depot Performance Monitoring | Monitoring supply program performance and identifying trends or shortfalls |
| Inventory Analysis | Analyzing inventory data to assess availability, utilization, and requirements |
| Customer Issue Resolution | Facilitating resolution of supply and requisition issues for military or government customers |
💡 Education Substitution for GS-11: A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M. may substitute for the required experience.
Other Requirements
- US Citizenship: Required — no exceptions
- Background Investigation: Required for suitability determination
- Drug Test: Required pre-employment
- Direct Hire Note: This position uses Direct Hire Authority — competitive rating and ranking procedures do NOT apply; veterans’ preference is NOT applied, though DLA welcomes veterans to apply
- Probationary Period: One-year probationary period required for new federal civilian employees
- Physical Requirements: Occasional work in warehouse/distribution facility environments; ability to wear personal protective equipment as required
Salary & Benefits
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Salary | $85,447 – $111,087/yr (GS-11, Harrisburg/New Cumberland locality) |
| Telework | Eligible — hybrid work options available per agency policy |
| Health Insurance | Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) |
| Dental & Vision | Federal Employees Dental & Vision (FEDVIP) |
| Retirement | Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) |
| TSP (401k equivalent) | Thrift Savings Plan with 5% agency matching |
| Paid Leave | 13–26 days vacation + 13 days sick leave per year |
| Holidays | 11 paid federal holidays |
| Life Insurance | Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) |
| Training | DLA-funded professional development, logistics certifications, and leadership programs |
| PACE Program | DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PACE) — accelerated career development program |
| Mission Impact | Direct support to US military readiness and national defense logistics worldwide |
| Career Advancement | Growth path within GS-2003 supply series to GS-12, GS-13, and supervisory roles |
| Stability | Federal civil service protections — one of the most stable careers available |
How to Apply
Step 1 — Create a free account on USAJOBS.gov
Step 2 — Build your federal resume (4–6 pages — include all logistics, supply chain, inventory, or related duties with specific dates, hours per week, and supervisor contact info. Highlight any experience with supply accountability, material management, or DoD/federal supply systems)
Step 3 — Prepare college transcripts if using education to qualify (unofficial copies accepted)
Step 4 — Search for Control Number 869389800 or Announcement DLADist-26-12959403-DHA, or apply directly: www.usajobs.gov/job/869389800
Step 5 — Complete the online application questionnaire and submit all documents
⚠️ Critical Warning: This announcement closes when 100 applications are received — not on a fixed date. Given DLA’s popularity as an employer, this can close within 24–72 hours of posting. Do not delay. Submit your complete application today. For DLA HR assistance, visit dla.mil/Human-Resources/Contact. All applications must be submitted through USAJOBS.gov.
Veterans’ Preference
⚠️ Note: Because this position is filled under Direct Hire Authority, veterans’ preference procedures do not apply in the formal scoring sense. However, DLA actively values candidates with military logistics, supply, transportation, and materiel management backgrounds. Veterans with MOS 92 series (Army Quartermaster), 3051 MX (Marine Corps), Navy Logistics Specialist (LS), or Air Force 2S0X1 (Materiel Management) experience are exceptionally competitive. Include your DD-214 and note your military background prominently in your resume.
About DLA Distribution
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is the Department of Defense’s primary joint storage and distribution provider — operating 24 sites worldwide including 17 continental US locations and 7 international facilities. DLA Distribution Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania is the command’s headquarters and its largest single distribution center, processing millions of supply requisitions annually in support of the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, and federal agencies.
The agency is currently executing a major Warehouse Management System (WMS) modernization program — upgrading technology infrastructure across all distribution sites to improve inventory accuracy, order fulfillment speed, and warfighter support capability. DLA Distribution directly enables US military readiness around the world — from routine peacetime sustainment to emergency disaster response and combat logistics. A career at DLA Distribution places you at the heart of America’s defense supply chain.
Disclaimer
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Sources:
- Supply Management Specialist – USAJOBS #869389800
- DLA Distribution – Defense Logistics Agency
- DLA Careers – Defense Logistics Agency
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