DA
$71,099 – $92,424
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role manages a grocery department within a military commissary, overseeing staff, inventory, merchandising, and vendor relationships to ensure proper operations and patron satisfaction. It suits candidates with retail food management experience or relevant graduate education who can handle supervisory duties and hands-on warehouse work in varying temperature conditions.
Our summary, not Defense Commissary Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience in retail food management at GS-8 level, or equivalent
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance
- Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and climb for prolonged periods
- 52 weeks of federal service at or equivalent to GS-8 for GS-10 promotion
- 90 days of federal civilian service since competitive appointment
Nice to have
- Graduate education in business administration, public administration, or agricultural economics
- Experience with commissary store management, supermarket management, or department management in retail food
- Experience developing or interpreting retail food store policies and procedures