Inventory Management Specialist

Location: Ohio, Columbus

Requires Relocation: Yes

Start Date: 26/01/2026

End Date: 01/02/2026

Offering Type: Permanent

Hiring Paths: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Federal employees - Competitive service, Military spouses, Veterans

Service Type: Competitive

Travel Percentage: Occasional travel

Full Time On-site

Defense Information Systems Agency

About Defense Information Systems Agency

If you want to do interesting and challenging work and to make a contribution to national defense, DISA is a great place for you. DISA provides secure and reliable communications and computing support that enable the President and our military forces to communicate globally through voice, video, and data transmission. DISA is a leader within the Federal Government in implementing “people programs” and offers a broad range of quality-of-life and training programs. Go to www.disa.mil for more information. Prior to reporting for duty the selectee must be found eligible for a DoD Top Secret security clearance with access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI) based upon an Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), AND be approved for Presidential Support Duty in accordance with Department of Defense Directive 5210.55 (Yankee White – Category II, minimum). This position is NOT subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program per Secretary of Defense Memorandum dated 09 MAR 2018. This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system. Positions in the Cyber Excepted Service are positions necessary to carry out and support the mission of the United States Cyber Command.

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Summary

Job summary

This position is located in Defense Information Systems Agency, JSO/(J4) FACILITIES & LOGIST DIR-FL111

Major duties

As a senior Inventory Management Specialist with logistical responsibility, executes and/or directs the functions of a working group to assure united and balanced application of total efforts associated with customer required items. Interprets, provides guidance, and implements procedures as issued by higher authority in support of supply systems. Facilitates and enhances the SMC's performance through logistical determinations, distribution direction, facilities maintenance direction, procurement direction, and disposal direction. Responsible for the complete integrated material management of assigned items as well as developing, executing, and supporting approved programs and assisting the supervisor and other managers in completion of special projects. Reviews, monitors, and coordinates detailed logistical information and status of assigned projects.

Qualification

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 if outside the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as Utilizing property accountability systems to conduct inventory and monitor property; Coordinating with stakeholders on matters pertaining to property management and accountability; and, Utilizing computerized databases to create reports and spreadsheets. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required. Competencies: Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and TeamworkQualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level

Evaluations

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You can preview the Application Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12868269 Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil

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