Created at: October 28, 2025 00:24
Company: Defense Logistics Agency
Location: Philadelphia, PA, 19019
Job Description:
See below for important information regarding this job. This announcement is linked to another announcement for a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist (GS-2010-14) position. Please press the "This job is also open in another announcement to:" or utilize the link below: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/848933500 Selections may be made from either announcement. If you wish to be considered for both you must apply separately.
To qualify for a Supervisory Supplier Operations Division Chief, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000, are excluded from the requirements of "A)" above. AND B. Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) Requirement: Must possess 4 years of acquisition experience. Incumbent must remain in position for a minimum of three years and must sign a written tenure agreement (DD Form2888). AND C. 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. In addition to meeting the Basic Contracting AND CAP Requirements above, to qualify for the GS-14 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-13 grade 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: Managing people and projects while fostering excellent customer service. Working to resolve complex procurement issues. Recommending best practices for process improvement for assigned 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. This position is being filled as Temporary appointment not-to-exceed (NTE) 2 years. Current permanent DLA employees eligible as a Promotion, this position will be filled as a Temporary Promotion NTE 2 years and may be extended up to a total of five years or converted to a permanent promotion without further competition. Current permanent DLA employees eligible as a Reassignment/Change-to-Lower Grade, this position will be filled as a Reassignment/Change-to-Lower Grade with the intent to be limited to the time period specified in the announcement and may be reassigned at management's discretion or made permanent at any time. Upon termination/expiration of the temporary assignment, placement will be either to the gaining or previous organization in accordance with DLA policy (DLAI 1442.04) regarding placement rights after a time-limited assignment. For all others, if selected, this would be a Temporary/Time-Limited Appointment NTE 2 years, and extended in increments of up to one year, NTE a total of three years. The selected applicant will be required to sign a written agreement acknowledging the conditions of this temporary assignment/appointment and that they may be released from this position upon management discretion.
Serving as the Chief of the Supplier Operations Division within a Supplier Operations Directorate.
Providing a range of acquisition and logistics support.
Ensuring that the DoD, DLA, DLA Troop Support, as well as inter-directorate divisions’ policies, procedures, plans, and programs are accurately implemented.
Administering responsibilities for pre and post award contracting for all items assigned to the division.
Managing Small Business Economic Utilization, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Prime Vendor, Tailored Logistics Support, as well as other programs as warranted.
Serving as a Contracting Officer for amounts above the warrant limitations of other staff.