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Management and Program Analyst.

Defense Logistics Agency
Mechanicsburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026
Duties

  • Plans, coordinates, and executes projects and Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs) across DLA Weapons Support Mechanicsburg to include end-to-end stakeholders from across military services, program offices, and major maritime suppliers.
  • Employs analytical tools and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) methodologies to assess Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), review lean projects in collaboration with military agencies and contractors, and recommend program improvements.
  • Liaises and collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop solutions.
  • Reports tangible cost benefit and Return on Investment (ROI) results gained from implementation of processes.
  • Utilizes advanced analytical and problem-solving initiatives, and customer product, supplier, and government policy knowledge to conduct supplier evaluations.
  • Leads or participates on project teams, and develop approaches to enhance DLA’s relationships with DoD, Military, and Strategic Suppliers and Mission Partners
  • Prepares and presents written and oral reports to mid-level and senior Agency/Military Services management officials on customer-centric performance metrics and financial stewardship data.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: No
  • Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
  • Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required

Qualifications

To qualify for a Management and Program Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

  • 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-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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:
  • Using advanced management and analytical principles, organizational theory, federal budgeting/logistics practices, and organizational strategic goals.
  • Designing and carrying out comprehensive studies of supply chains, wholesale/retail asset management operations, and weapon system support pipelines.
  • Using Lean Six Sigma Continuous Process Improvement principles to improve upon convoluted supply chain processes, isolate sources of operational waste, and engineer robust, standardized workflows.
  • Analyzing data using business intelligence platforms and translating raw data into actionable executive insights.

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.

Additional 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

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:

Information For Veterans Is Available At

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:

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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