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Transportation Systems Analyst
Job Location:
Job Location:
Scott Air Force Base, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 109137 - 109137
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
26 October 2026 (7 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Summary
About the Position: Serves as a senior project team leader or participates as a member of a team tasked with the design development testing and management of automation projects mandated by the Deputy Secretary of Defense.
- Analyze system capabilities system changes and related customer support enabling traffic management of surface air rail intermodal and over-ocean shipments.
- Negotiate transportation agreements to meet user requirements.
- Assess the impacts of proposed transportation policy and/or procedural changes and provide recommendations.
- Maintain liaison with service providers to support customer requirements for multi-modal surface transportation services.
- Participate in initiation analysis coordination and/or development of transportation solutions using automated systems.
- Perform research and/or analysis of the latest IT technology innovation and techniques and propose innovative ideas to align with Defense Transportation System and DoD supply chain objectives.
- Interpret the effect of Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) and/or other policy changes on varying automated transportation systems.
- Conduct staff visits to address operation contractual system issues and/or develop improvement programs.
- Develop and/or implement automated traffic management and logistic programs.
- Coordinate detailed requirements and/or review methods of attaining automation support.
- Manage the implementation of new system capabilities and/or enhancements.
Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Incumbent may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- Incumbent may be required to travel up to 15% to perform duties/attend training.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
- 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
- Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
- Military Spouses under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
- People with Disabilities Schedule A
- Priority Placement Program DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
- Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
- Priority Placement Program DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
- Priority Placement Program DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) performing research and analysis on transportation management systems; 2) supporting the design testing and deployment of automated transportation projects; 3) evaluating transportation system processes to ensure compliance with established regulations; AND 4) applying transportation policies and industry standards to resolve operational issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
Education
Some Federal positions allow for the substitution of education for required specialized experience. For this position you must qualify based on your experience alone.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public making this determination the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- This is a Transportation and Distribution Management Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: 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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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