Supply Chain Analyst

About The Company The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) supports the U.S. military and other federal customers by providing essential logistics, supply chain, and acquisition services. Its mission depends on effective procurement practices that promote accountability, meet customer needs, and comply with applicable laws and regulations. DLA works across complex programs and organizations, making sound procurement processes, reliable data, and strong internal controls essential to its operations. About The Role The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking an experienced procurement process professional to support enterprise-wide improvements and oversight. In this role, you will identify and address procurement issues with significant visibility and organizational impact, assess how policies and initiatives affect processes and stakeholders, and use performance information to support informed decisions. You will help develop consistent guidance, strengthen Procure to Pay (P2P) processes, support internal controls, and coordinate responses to audits and investigations. This position is eligible for telework, subject to applicable agency policies and operational requirements. Qualifications The successful candidate brings extensive knowledge of procurement and contracting principles, practices, regulations, and policies. A strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), along with the ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them to complex procurement processes, is essential. Candidates should demonstrate experience evaluating policies and procedures, analyzing business processes and data, developing performance measures, and communicating recommendations to varied audiences. Relevant experience may include enterprise procurement, acquisition operations, P2P process management, compliance, internal controls, audit support, or process improvement. The role requires sound judgment, analytical ability, and skill in coordinating work across program offices, customer organizations, suppliers, auditors, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate can manage sensitive, high-priority matters, explain complex requirements clearly, and develop practical guidance that supports consistent implementation. Responsibilities Identify and assess procurement process issues that are highly visible or critical to the Agency. Study policies and evaluate their effects on processes, procedures, systems, data, customers, and supplier organizations. Recommend improvements based on operational needs, regulatory requirements, and potential impacts across the enterprise. Develop, manage, and assess process-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics. Determine whether results meet established goals and objectives, communicate findings, and advise leaders on the effectiveness and suitability of proposed enterprise process initiatives. Develop and implement guidance and procedures for enterprise procurement functions, including recommendations on appropriate performance goals and measures. Participate in the development and execution of Procure to Pay processes, internal controls, and compliance test plans. Support audit requirements and respond to requests from auditors and the Program Management Office. Interpret regulatory requirements affecting procurement and coordinate responses to major Congressional, Government Accountability Office (GAO), and Inspector General inquiries, investigations, audits, or inspections. Extract, analyze, and visualize procurement data to identify trends, assess performance, and present useful information for decision-making. Benefits This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the Defense Logistics Agency’s mission through meaningful enterprise procurement work. Telework eligibility provides flexibility in accordance with agency policy and position requirements. Compensation, leave, insurance, retirement, and other benefits are provided in accordance with applicable federal employm…

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