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Supply Management Specialist (EX)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 8 days ago
Hybrid Fayetteville, AR $90K – $116K Apply by Jun 25, 2026 Supply Program Management ISFPISTP OperationsTransportation
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The Expendable Supply Management Specialist (EX-SMS) within VISN 16 Supply Chain Office provides supply operations oversight and support for the Medical Centers located throughout the geographic area covered by the pertinent VISN or program area. Incumbent is responsible for data measurement and management, analyzing major supply chain programs, and developing recommendations to maximize resource standardization, utilization, and overall Supply Chain Management (SCM) acquisition strategies.
What You'll Do
- →Major Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of SCM programs or operations on a quantitative or qualitative basis in meeting established national goals and objectives.
- →Evaluates the VISN SCM program against short and long-range objectives Conducts analytical review of VISN and facility Supply Chain operations either in conjunction with VISN Supply Chain Staff or separately, to provide program improvement recommendations based on program analytics findings.
- →Makes recommendations to senior leadership at all levels, including the VCSCO, Facility Chief Supply Chain Officer (FCSCO), and others regarding improvements or opportunities in the service Supply Chain provides.
- →Serves as the backup staff position for the VISN Commodities Standardization Committee, Network Equipment Committee, and other Network Committees as assigned.
- →Plans, initiates, and conducts program studies by establishing meaningful performance metrics, organizational and program reviews, manpower surveys, and work measurement studies to determine the overall effectiveness of major supply chain programs and conformity with accepted management doctrines and assigned mission.
- →Captures relevant data sets, benchmarks, and recommends procedural and workflow improvements to maximize quality acquisition and supply chain strategies.
- →Recommends changes to enhance effectiveness, ensure proper span of control, operational efficiency, and economy of effort.
- →Monitors budget allocation and execution to ensure program objectives.
- →Performs analysis of budget requests by employing cost-benefit analysis, program tradeoffs, and exploring alternative funding methods.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
- →Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.
- →Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework.
- →Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
- →Position Description/PD#: Supply Management Specialist (EX)/PD014720 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: A pre-placement examination is required for any occupation or assignment that requires the operation of a government-owned or -leased motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties: Must be able to independently operate Government Vehicle.
- ✓Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
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