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Logistics Systems Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency

Houston, TXFull-time$103–134K/yrPosted 4 days ago

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Compensation
$103–134K/yr
Location
Houston, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Logistics Systems Specialist serves in DLA Energy Americas and oversees internal controls, inventory accuracy, carrier claims, and implementation of management control policies. The role analyzes operational problems, develops corrective actions and metrics, responds to inquiries about automated systems, and supports Syncada invoice validation and program management functions. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience related to the position; education cannot substitute for that experience at this grade level.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Internal ControlsInventory AccuracyCarrier ClaimsOperational Problem AnalysisSupply Chain ManagementSyncadaAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceFlexibilityIntegrityInterpersonal SkillsLearningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamworkDecision MakingReading ComprehensionReasoning

Qualifications

One Year Specialized ExperienceGS-11 Equivalent Experience

Full job description

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

  • Serves as a Logistics System Specialist in DLA ENERGY, DLA Energy Americas (DLAE-AM)
  • Provides oversight of internal controls for DLAE-AM, to include the processes of investigating in-transit gains and losses, inventory accuracy, audit procedures of DLA owned product in the custody of pipeline carriers.
  • Provides oversight of the initiation of claims against carrier for reimbursement for any determined net losses.
  • Monitors and coordinates implementation of DLA Energy Management Control Programs policies and procedures/processes within DLAE-AM.
  • Identifies and responds to problem areas, researches applicable laws, contracts, DOD\DLA Energy Supply Chain management, acquisition, and financial guidance and conducts studies to develop proposed solutions to correct the identified problems.
  • Develops and implements internal metrics to monitor\evaluate the success of corrective action to identified problems.
  • Responds to all levels of inquiries concerning DLAE-AM's automated systems and performs the analysis necessary to accurately and authoritatively respond to these inquires.
  • Develops business rules, guidance and system changes to correct problems or support additional functions that arise from such inquiries.
  • Performs analysis and validation on statistical samples within Syncada and ensures monthly Syncada invoices and statements are signed and certified.
  • Performs the following program management functions: Records Management Coordinator, GOV Fleet Manager, Government Purchase Cardholder, and Eagle Timekeeper.let the 5-7 Major Job Functions)

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. 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 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: Possesses the customary methods of business practices within industry in the fuel sector; to include the processes of investigating in-transit gains and losses, inventory accuracy, audit procedures of organization owned product in the custody of pipeline carriers. Analyzes the totality of an operational problem, (i.e., personnel, productivity, organizational structure, controls & constraints etc.) in order to develop course or courses of action meant to improve or eliminate the problem. Complies with all laws, regulations guidelines and business rules related to DOD\DLA Energy Supply Chain management; meet the needs of the organization's user; and interface appropriately with existing internal and external systems to organizational optimization and cost saving goals. 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. How You Will Be Evaluated

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Decision Making Reading Comprehension 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. 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 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. 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 762 open Supply Chain Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$103–134K/yr
  • Texas median$79–141K/yr27 salary ranges
  • US median$80–128K/yr438 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $119K, is 4% above the Texas median midpoint ($115K) — in the middle half of Supply Chain Analyst salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 67 open Supply Chain Analyst jobs in Texas and 762 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Supply Chain Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 591 postings).
Education
323 of the 762 open Supply Chain Analyst jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 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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