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Management and Program Analyst (CPI)

Defense Logistics Agency

New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PAFull-time$102–133K/yrPosted 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$102–133K/yr
Location
New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Management and Program Analyst (CPI) serves on DLA Distribution’s Lean Six Sigma Continuous Process Improvement project team within the Compliance Division. The analyst identifies process and productivity improvements, analyzes metrics and risks, reports cost benefits and return on investment, and supports project initiatives. The role also evaluates distribution center practices and performance systems, coordinates stakeholders, and may travel frequently to DLA Distribution facilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Lean Six Sigma, nice to haveContinuous Process Improvement, nice to haveAnalytical Tools, requiredStatistical Tools, requiredMathematical Tools, requiredPerformance Metrics Analysis, requiredRisk Analysis, requiredProject Studies, requiredChange Management, requiredProject Coordination, nice to haveStakeholder Alignment, nice to haveData Analysis, nice to haveTraining, nice to haveStanding, nice to haveBending, nice to haveStooping, nice to have

Qualifications

One Year Specialized Experience, requiredGS-11 Equivalent Experience, required

Full job description

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

  • Serves as DLA Distribution Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) project team analyst and member within Compliance, Financial Audit and Infrastructure Management (CFAIM) Directorate, Compliance Division
  • Identifies and improves productivity efficiencies and processes utilizing LSS and other CPI techniques and participates in the initiation, oversight, and organization of assigned projects and initiatives
  • Gathers, analyzes, and provides lean metrics to the Distribution CPI Project Team Officer
  • Reports risk mitigation strategy, tangible cost benefits and Return on Investment (ROI) results gained from implementation of processes
  • Identifies and recommends which tools, software, and training are required
  • Informs the supervisor of potentially controversial findings, issues, or problems with widespread impact
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) evaluating distribution center leadership practices, process management, and performance management systems
  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects and align efforts of cross-dimensional stakeholders
  • Highlight and expand relationships between departments and identifying common goals
  • Ability to develop, execute and train others on proficiency associated with analytical data, execution andsustainment

Qualifications

To qualify for a Management and Program Analyst (CPI), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. 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-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Utilizing a wide range of analytical, statistical, and mathematical tools, and is responsible for defining the risks and the quantifiable relationship between the input and output variables Reviewing various performance metrics, identified risks within functional areas or distribution centers, as well as deficiencies to assist with identifying projects Conducting studies/projects, analyzing findings, making recommendations, and implementing recommendations using change management principles on substantive operating programs 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. Physical Demands Assignments regularly involve long periods of standing, bending, and stooping to observe and study work operations in an industrial, storage, or comparable work area. Frequent travel to facilities throughout the DLA Distribution network may be required.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Other Information

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194). 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 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. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. 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 illegal. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

How this job compares

Set against the 967 open Program Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$102–133K/yr
  • US median$90–131K/yr680 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $118K, is 5% above the US median midpoint ($112K) — in the middle half of Program Analyst salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 22 open Program Analyst jobs in Pennsylvania and 967 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Program Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (870 postings).
Education
356 of the 967 open Program Analyst jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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