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Supply Program Management
Performs supply program management work including supply chain planning, program oversight, and acquisition support.
What GS-2003 pays
2025 base rates, before locality. Most federal employees add a locality adjustment on top.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-9 | $52,205 | $53,945 | $55,685 | $57,425 | $59,165 | $60,905 | $62,645 | $64,385 | $66,125 | $67,865 |
| GS-11 | $63,163 | $65,268 | $67,373 | $69,478 | $71,583 | $73,688 | $75,793 | $77,898 | $80,003 | $82,108 |
| GS-12 | $75,706 | $78,229 | $80,752 | $83,275 | $85,798 | $88,321 | $90,844 | $93,367 | $95,890 | $98,422 |
| GS-13 | $90,025 | $93,026 | $96,027 | $99,028 | $102,029 | $105,030 | $108,031 | $111,032 | $114,033 | $117,034 |
| GS-14 | $106,382 | $109,928 | $113,474 | $117,020 | $120,566 | $124,112 | $127,658 | $131,204 | $134,750 | $138,296 |
Base pay only. Locality pay adds 15 to 40 percent or more depending on where the job sits. Source: OPM 2025 General Schedule.
Qualification requirements
OPM's standard for GS-2003, as written.
Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions
Individual Occupational Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or related field
OR
Experience: Experience in supply program management, logistics planning, or supply operations.
Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):
This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.
| Grade | Education | Experience | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university | 3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4 | Equivalent combinations qualifying |
| GS-7 | 1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 | Combinations of graduate education and experience |
| GS-9 | 2 years graduate education or master's degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience |
| GS-11 | 3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience |
| GS-12+ | Not applicable | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade | N/A |
Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):
- Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
- GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
- Election to membership in national scholastic honor society
Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
What this means if you served
- Write the duties, not the billet. OPM credits military experience on the work performed, and does not use rank or pay to judge specialized experience.
- Put the training and certifications you earned in service on the page. They count here.
- Claim your veterans preference on the application. It is not applied for you.
- No positive education requirement here, so qualifying experience can stand in for the education.
How to qualify for GS-2003
1Review Qualification Requirements
Read the OPM qualification standards above to understand the education and experience requirements for your target grade level.
2Find Your Grade Level
Grade follows the scope and complexity of the work you can document against the announcement, not the rank you held. OPM does not use military rank or pay when it evaluates specialized experience. Roughly: GS-5 entry, GS-7/9 junior, GS-11/12 journey, GS-13 and up senior.
3Gather Documentation
Collect your DD-214, SF-50 (if applicable), transcripts, certifications, and any training records that demonstrate your qualifications.
4Build Your Federal Resume
Two pages. USAJOBS has enforced that limit since 27 September 2025 and will not accept a longer resume from a Title 5 agency posting, so the space has to answer every qualification requirement. Include hours worked per week, supervisor contact details, and the accomplishments with numbers on them.
5Apply on USAJOBS
Search for open positions, carefully answer all assessment questions, and submit your application before the closing date.
Military jobs that map to this series
Petroleum Systems Technician
Supply management for fuel systems.
Skills that carry over: Petroleum Systems, Fuel Distribution, Storage Operations.
Usually opens at: GS-9, GS-11, GS-12.
Storekeeper
Supply Management series. DLA, GSA, all agencies hire.
Skills that carry over: Supply Management, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Contracting.
Usually opens at: GS-5, GS-7, GS-9.
Supply Systems Technician
Supply management pathway. Highlight systems management.
Skills that carry over: Supply Systems, Logistics Management, Inventory Control.
Usually opens at: GS-11, GS-12, GS-13.
Your record can qualify you even when your code is not on this list. The crosswalk is a starting point, not the gate.
Typical duties
- Manage supply programs
- Plan supply chain operations
- Oversee acquisition support
- Analyze supply data
- Develop supply policies
- Coordinate with stakeholders
Key competencies
Program Management
Ability to manage supply programs.
Strategic Planning
Skill in developing supply strategies.
Policy Development
Ability to develop supply policies.
Performance Analysis
Skill in analyzing program performance.
Budget Management
Ability to manage program budgets.
Stakeholder Coordination
Skill in coordinating across organizations.
Problem Solving
Ability to resolve supply program issues.
Communication
Skill in communicating program information.
Words the announcement will use
Use the ones your record actually supports. A rater is matching your experience against the specialized experience statement, and a keyword with nothing behind it does not survive that.
Questions about GS-2003
What is a Supply Program Manager?
A GS-2003 Supply Program Manager oversees enterprise-level supply chain operations, develops supply strategies, manages supply programs, and coordinates across organizations. These specialists handle supply policy development, performance analysis, budget management, and stakeholder coordination—working at DLA, military service headquarters, and agency supply management offices.
How much does a federal Supply Program Manager make?
Federal Supply Program Managers earn between $52,205 (GS-9 Step 1) and $138,296 (GS-14 Step 10) on the 2025 GS scale. Most positions are at GS-11 through GS-13. A GS-12 Supply Program Manager earns $75,706-$98,422. DLA, military service headquarters, and major commands hire for these strategic positions.
What are the requirements for GS-2003 positions?
GS-2003 follows the administrative qualification standard. Entry at GS-9 typically requires specialized supply experience plus education in business, logistics, or supply chain. Higher grades require progressively more program management experience. Strategic planning, budget management, and stakeholder coordination skills are essential competencies.
Can military experience substitute for education in GS-2003?
Yes, military supply management experience qualifies. Veterans who managed unit supply programs, coordinated logistics operations, or served in supply staff positions have transferable skills. Experience developing supply policies, analyzing supply performance, or managing supply budgets at battalion level or higher provides excellent background.
What is the career progression for Supply Program Manager?
Supply Program Managers typically enter at GS-9 and follow the GS-9/11/12/13 progression with journey level at GS-12 or GS-13. Senior program managers reach GS-14. Career paths include specializing in specific supply domains, transitioning to logistics management, or advancing to headquarters-level positions overseeing major supply programs.
How do I apply for GS-2003 jobs on USAJOBS?
Search USAJOBS.gov for "Supply Program Manager" or "Supply Management" under series 2003. DLA, military service headquarters, and major commands are primary employers. Highlight program management experience, strategic planning skills, and supply chain expertise. Include specific programs managed and performance improvements achieved.
Ready to apply for GS-2003?
A rater matches your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement, inside two pages. BMR writes that shape from your own experience: competency headers, real scope, hours per week, and the supervisor detail the rater checks.