Welcome to DLA Careers! Here we’ll highlight civilian job opportunities and the benefits of working at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Follow us to see how you can contribute to the team, working with our dedicated military personnel, to advance our mission as a combat logistics support agency that safeguards national security and supports our communities.

Why DLA?
• Diverse Opportunities: From engineering and cybersecurity to logistics and business, we offer a wide range of roles that suit various interests. 
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a dynamic team where civilian expertise and military precision come together to achieve common goals. 
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities to help grow. 
• Meaningful Work: Every task you undertake contributes to something bigger than yourself. Help shape the future to make a difference in the lives of others. 
• No Prior Military Experience Required: Employees don’t need prior military experience to join our team. We value diverse perspective skills, and we believe that a wide range of background can contribute to our mission’s success.

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We expect commenters will treat each other, as well as our agency and our employees, with respect. We encourage discussion and look forward to an active exchange of ideas.

Industry: Armed Forces
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

DLA Careers

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**Summary**

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

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- Plans, coordinates and controls shipment of material and equipment. Prepares shipment documentation for material and equipment shipped to include hazardous materials.

- Provides advice and assistance to customers concerning all aspects and phases of the DLA Distribution Depot transportation and distribution functions. Provides status, resolves problems, prepares reports and traces shipment upon requests.

- Provides advice and assistance to customers concerning all aspects and phases of the DLA Distribution Depot transportation and distribution functions. Provides status, resolves problems, prepares reports and traces shipment upon requests.

- Determines the most efficient economical rates and routes to final destination involving domestic inbound and export shipments, originating at any point worldwide.

- Is responsible for the classification, rating, routing and movement of a wide range of commodities, which includes hazardous materials.

- Plans shipping dates, material pick up and loading times of equipment and material to be shipped from DLA Distribution Depot to other government activities, both overseas and CONUS.

- Performs the day to day functions of the verification and payment of invoices utilizing various automated systems.

- Computes and verifies transportation costs and contacts carriers for rates when required.

- Determines economical routing based on technical review of guides and tariffs.

- Reviews automated documentation for all types of shipments taking appropriate action to correct any invalid, void, or missing information.

**Requirements**

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Conditions of employment

- Must be a U.S. citizen

- Tour of Duty: Set Schedule

- Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with No-Access

- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.

- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt

- Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

- Bargaining Unit Status: No

- Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.

- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.

- Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws.

- This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for various shifts located anywhere within DLA Distribution Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

**Qualifications**

To qualify for a Transportation Assistant, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

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-07 Level, Applicants Must Possess One Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To The GS-06 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:

- Determines the most efficient economical rates and routes to final destination involving domestic inbound and export shipments.

- Classifies, rates, routes, and moves a wide range of commodities including hazardous material.

**Education: ** As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.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.

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: **Work is generally of a sedentary nature. Work requires handling of material that may weigh up to 25 pounds. If moving or lifting items over 25 pound, will request assistance or utilizing lifting devices. May be required to climb ladders and work on safety pallets. During periods of work in the warehouse, work may require some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities.

**Working Conditions: **Work is usually performed in an office setting, however, visits to warehouses, secure areas, or outdoor locations may be necessary to locate and count material. Work may be performed in hazardous areas where chemicals, poisons, and/or low levels of radioactive material is stored; also, may be required to work in refrigerated areas with 42-45-degree temperatures and small freezers where the normal temperature is below 0. Employees are required to wear appropriate safety clothing and equipment as determined by safety requirements and the supervisor.

Education

Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: 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 and such education has been 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.

Additional information

As required by 5 C.F.R.

- 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R.

- 1194).

**For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: **http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

**Reemployed Annuitants: ** This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

**Information for Veterans ** is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

**Drug-Free Workplace Policy**

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

**ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal **.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Transportation Assistant

As the nation’s logistics combat support agency, the DLA manages the end-to-end global defense supply chain – from raw materials to end user disposition – for the five military services, 11 combatant commands, other federal, state and local agencies and partner and allied nations.

DLA’s mission is to “deliver readiness and lethality to the Warfighter Always and support our nation through quality, proactive global logistics.” To accomplish this mission, DLA has a staff of about 25,000 employees divided into multiple supply chains that contract for material and services across the military classes of supply, to include: subsistence (food/water), clothing and textiles, bulk petroleum and other energy products, construction material and equipment, personal demand items, medical material and equipment, and repair parts for land, sea and air systems.

DLA Quick Facts:
- DLA procures items from manufacturers and suppliers and provides them to DoD and other federal/state customers, with services such as warehousing, packaging and transportation;
- DLA contracts for items that are shipped directly by the manufacturer to military units and installations;
- DLA disposes of excess military property through reutilization, resale and demilitarization programs.

See the comment policy for details on standards and conduct: https://www.dla.mil/Public-Affairs/Social-Media

We expect commenters will treat each other, as well as our agency and our employees, with respect. We encourage discussion and look forward to an active exchange of ideas.

DLA's social media resources include:
- A comment policy outlining comment removal/moderation, references and non-endorsement, inappropriate reporting and solicitations, trust and responsiveness
- A privacy policy
- Access to the Veterans Crisis Line

Select content was removed to align with the President's executive orders and DoD priorities in accordance with DoD Instruction 5400.17, "Official Use of Social Media for Public Affairs Purposes."

Industry: Armed Forces
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Defense Logistics Agency

Duties

- Manages a large business activity. Formulates instructions and directives necessary to operate a fluid, profit generating business activity with a fluctuating customer base.

- Represents the activity at conferences, to special interest groups and other agencies. Coordinates functions with community, and military representatives. As a second level supervisor reviews the actions of subordinate supervisors.

- Conducts management review of patron programs to identify problems and initiate appropriate corrective measures. Evaluates the success of programs in terms of profitability, customer satisfaction and mission accomplishment

- Reviews financial reports, estimates projected costs, develops activity financial plan. Monitors the procurement of all supplies and equipment for the activity.

- Performs other duties assigned.

**Requirements**

Conditions of employment

- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.

- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.

- A one-year probationary period may be required.

- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.

- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation and medical exam.

- Environmental requirements, licenses, background checks, etc.)

- Heavy lifting may be required, up to 44 lbs.

**Qualifications**

**Resumes must be two pages (or less). ** Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

**A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following**

- Work experience managing or directing the activities of the type of business (i.e.; restaurant, bowling center, golf course) to be managed.

**In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":**

- Posses at least five (5) years' experience managing a FMWR Business Program.

- Possess at least two (2) years' experience as a GPC Card holder or Billing Official.

- Posses at least two (2) years experience with SNACS/PRISM, or similar system.

- Possess at least two (2) years' experience using Caterease, or similar Catering Program.

Experience MUST be clearly reflected on your Resume at the time of application to be considered.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

**Initial Cut-Off Date**

- Wednesday, June 03, 2026 applications must be received by 11:59 PM (EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager.

**Area of Consideration**

- This job is open to candidates worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

**Manual Application Option**

- If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.

- Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00 pm EST on 08/17/2026 to ensure timely processing.

- Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.

**PCS Costs**

- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest.

**Allowances and Differentials**

- This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.

- Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

**Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities **:

- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See

**Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities **:

- After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.

**Discover Your Path to Success**

- Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit, your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

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