Public Notice - Logistics Management Specialist (Direct Hire)

John C. Stennis Space CenterHuntsville, Alabama, Edwards AFB, California, Moffett Field, California, Pasadena, California, Washington, District of Columbia, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, Greenbelt, Maryland, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, Cleveland, Ohio, Houston, Texas, Hampton, Virginiausajobspublished 10/29/2026
Must-have:Senior

Your tasks

  • Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
  • Identify all activities that will be involved in providing needed logistical support.
  • Integrate the actions required of each activity into a comprehensive logistics plan in support of or to be incorporated into overall program plans.
  • Monitor progress toward meeting the logistics plan and identify the cause and impact of delays or other problems.
  • Adjust plans and schedules for all related actions as required by delays or changes to logistics requirements.
  • Evaluate plans for and provisions of logistical support for feasibility, efficiency, and economy, and to develop alternatives when required.
  • For supervisory positions, you will perform a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.

Requirements

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-09 level, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level: applying established procedures to support supply, inventory, equipment, transportation, or property management activities; maintaining logistics records and checking information for accuracy and completeness; and processing routine logistics requests and resolving discrepancies with customers or support personnel. OR b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL. B or J.D, if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: coordinating logistics services to meet customer and operational needs; reviewing logistics information to identify shortages, delays, or other support problems and determine corrective actions; and applying logistics policies and procedures to resolve issues with customers and support organizations. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL.M., if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: independently planning logistics activities to meet program or organizational requirements; analyzing operations and recommending improvements in logistics efficiency, accountability, or service delivery; and interpreting policies and regulations to resolve nonroutine logistics problems and provide technical guidance. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: integrating logistics support across multiple functional areas to meet program requirements; developing logistics plans or procedures to address complex operational or resource needs; and coordinating solutions to logistics problems involving competing priorities or interrelated requirements. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: leading the evaluation of logistics programs across functional areas or organizational components; developing policies or program requirements to improve logistics support and address long-term needs; and advising senior management on program effectiveness and recommending changes in resources or operations. To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: providing strategic direction for logistics programs that support broad organizational goals; establishing logistics priorities or objectives to guide long-term planning and resource decisions; and advising senior leadership on logistics decisions and resolving major issues affecting mission support across programs or organizational components. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Super-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of super intelligent (SI) or SI-assisted tools during the application process. Promotion Potential: The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.

Basic Requirement: If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Other

Positions advertised are in various organizations. NASA may fill positions in any of the following grade levels listed in this announcement (GS-09/11/12/13/14/15 levels).