DA
$74,678 – $97,087
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 is a federal retail management position overseeing daily commissary operations across departments like produce, meat, and grocery. The role suits experienced retail managers with a background managing food stores or departments and the ability to lead teams while handling inventory, compliance, and operational efficiency.
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 equivalent to GS-9 grade level in retail management, OR a Ph.D. in business administration, public administration, or agricultural economics, OR a combination of specialized experience and education
- Experience managing a commissary store, supermarket, retail food store, or department within one
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance
- Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and climb for prolonged periods
- Time-in-grade: 52 weeks of federal service at or equivalent to GS-9 for current/former federal employees
- 90 days of federal civilian service since competitive appointment for current federal employees
Nice to have
- Knowledge of grocery, meats, and produce supply operations
- Knowledge of front-end operations
- Experience developing, interpreting, or applying policies and procedures for retail food stores
- Technical advice capability on merchandising and operational matters