Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist

About the opportunity

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Program Support Center, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, with work performed in Perry Point, Maryland. As a Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist, you will plan, direct, and coordinate logistics operations involving warehouse management, inventory control, transportation, and distribution of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, controlled substances, and medical supplies. You will develop and maintain logistics policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and the Quality Management System (QMS), and lead interagency logistics operations and emergency response activities with partners such as FEMA, CDC, USDA, State Department, and DoD. This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the day that 50 applications have been received or on the stated deadline.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range of $143,913 to $187,093 per year (GS pay plan)
• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package including health, retirement, and insurance
• Potential authorization of incentives such as moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, or superior qualifications appointments, contingent upon funds availability and service agreements

Who can apply?

• Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service
• Experience must include directing global medical logistics, warehousing, transportation, and supply chain operations supporting pharmaceuticals, vaccines, controlled substances, and medical supplies
• Experience developing logistics policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Experience leading interagency logistics and emergency response operations with FEMA, CDC, USDA, State Department, and DoD partners
• Experience overseeing inventory, transportation, warehouse, safety, and customer service programs using performance metrics

Required documents

• Resume (must not exceed two pages and must support responses to the online application; use of the USAJOBS Resume Builder is encouraged)
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent documentation supporting eligibility, if applicable
• College transcripts, if qualifying all or in part based on education
• Reduction in Force (RIF) documentation, latest performance rating, or worker's compensation documents, as applicable
• Military spouse documentation, PHS Commissioned Corps personnel orders, VEOA documentation, or special hiring authority proof, if applicable

When to apply

• Date Posted: September 2, 2026
• Application Close Date: September 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
• Note: This announcement will close at 11:59 PM on the day that 50 applications have been received, whichever comes first.

How to apply

• Create or log in to your existing account on USAJOBS
• Review the job announcement and prepare a resume not exceeding two pages
• Click Apply Online to complete the online occupational questionnaire and submit your resume and supporting documents
• Complete the required USA Hire competency-based assessments within the specified timeframe provided via email and screen notification
• Verify your application status through your USAJOBS account

Additional information

• Every HHS employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, including voluntary temporary assignments to emergency responses.
• The Department of Health and Human Services is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.
• Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services within the local commuting area.