Traffic Management Specialist

Defense Logistics AgencyNew Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, Pennsylvaniausajobspublished 10/13/2026
Must-have:Data

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Major duties

  • Serves as an enterprise subject matter expert responsible for end-to-end transportation planning, execution, systems integration, and global master data governance across the Defense Transportation System.
  • Maintains, configures, and audits critical enterprise global tables and master data across integrated enterprise systems.
  • Monitors and manages specialized functional mailboxes, including the Global Addressing and Transportation Operations mailboxes, resolving customer, field activity, and stakeholder inquiries.
  • Analyzes bi-weekly reports to identify operational trends, systemic data gaps, and procedural compliance issues across distribution sites.
  • Conducts training and coaching for Distribution Transportation Assistants and field personnel in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Traffic Management Specialist, 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 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: Conducting on-site system implementations, troubleshoot operational choke points, and provide in-person coaching and technical support. Interpreting, applying, and enforcing statutory and regulatory guidance across all modes of transportation. Reviewing, interpreting, and operationalizing transportation contract terms, rate structures, and performance work statements 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: Primarily sedentary office work with occasional walking and standing during distribution center site visits. Work Environment: Typical office and operations center environment; periodic TDY visits to industrial warehouse/depot settings with standard safety measures.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.