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Sr. Portfolio Item Manager (SME III)

Tampa, FL · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

DPAS is the only authorized Accountable Property System of Record (APSR) approved by the DOD. Duties and Responsibilities: * Plans, coordinates and implements USSOCOMs DPAS Inventory Control Point ...

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How much do dpas jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for dpas in the United States is $86,312.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,500.00 and $100,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a DPAS?

A DPAS (Defense Priorities and Allocations System) job typically involves managing and ensuring compliance with government regulations related to prioritized contracts, especially in defense and national security sectors. Professionals in this role work with procurement processes, supply chain coordination, and contract management to ensure timely delivery of critical materials and services. They often collaborate with government agencies and contractors to maintain adherence to DPAS rules and expedite essential projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the DPAS position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a DPAS (Defense Property Accountability Specialist), you need a solid understanding of asset management, inventory control, and government property regulations, often supported by experience or certification in property management systems. Familiarity with tools such as the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) software and knowledge of DoD property accountability procedures are typically required. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are important soft skills in this role. These skills ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and safeguarding of government property, which are vital for compliance and operational efficiency.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a DPAS?

As a DPAS Specialist, your day-to-day duties often include maintaining records of government-furnished property, conducting inventories, and ensuring compliance with Department of Defense regulations. You will use specialized property accountability software to track assets, update status information, and generate required reports. Collaborating with logistics teams, auditors, and program managers is common to resolve discrepancies and support operational needs. This role requires both independent work and teamwork, making clear documentation and communication essential for success.

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Infographic showing various Dpas job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,312 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

Midlevel Property Management Logisticians

PEOPLE TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES LLC

Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

PWS Title: Midlevel Property Management Logisticians

Location: JEB Little Creek – Ft Story, VA

Clearance Type:   Secret

Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

  • Assist Accountable Property Officers and Responsible Officers in the establishment and execution of monthly, quarterly, yearly, and spot inventory plans as directed by N41 Command Property Branch.
  • Collaborate with command assigned N4 Command Property Branch to identify assets across the clamancy that meet the Accountable Property criteria (dollar value, serial numbered items, mission critical, pilferable, etc.), including if/when those criteria change.
  • Assist in defining and documenting property and commodity management processes and requirements, and the audit requirements of DoD OCOM, Navy, and NSWC.
  • Assist in the implementation of Force-wide property policies and recommend local procedures to ensure compliance.
  • Assist Accountable Property Officers in the creation of local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to further compliance with NSWC polices.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on the use of the APSR, currently DPAS, and assist with data extractions and data manipulation from the APSR into editable formats such as EXCEL and MS Word, and Power BI.
  • Assist in conducting causative research on misplaced property and or APSR data discrepancies.  This may involve physical inventories, research through the APSR, paper historical records, and transfer documentation verification.
  • Verify accuracy of transactions conducted within the APSR in the following functions: DPAS-PA, DPAS-WM, DPAS-WMA, DPAS-ICP; to include receipt, stowage, issue, transfers, and disposals
  • Understand NSWC non-APSR commodity management systems such as: FleetFocus, COLTS, and NTCSS to assist in property accountability not part of the APSR.  
  • Assist in the transition of designated commodities and associated historical data into and out of the APSR from an NSWC designated commodity specific IT system (FleetFocus, COLTS, and DPAS).  
  • Assist in the deployment of the APSR and the establishment of local property management program to new NSWC activities. 
  • The contractor shall assist in planning of storage location identification/layout, item inventory. cataloging; location marking; and item marking with appropriate barcode labels.
  • Research and establish APSR Stock Cards, NICs, and Size Categories for NSWC force wide.
  • Vet/process/submit DPAS SAAR packages for users on behalf of the NSWC N41 Command Property Branch.
  • Support assigned Echelon III command and its lower Echelons with researching historical archives of SWALIS, Navy DPAS PA, a current APSR transactional records.
  • Conduct a bi-annual review of the NSWC owned DPAS catalog for any inconsistencies regarding duplications, incorrect pricing, incorrect type asset codes, obsolete stock cards, and stock item code realignments.
  • Provide regular classroom training and emergent on-the-job training specific to the use of the APSR for users and custodians of Accountable Property.  This includes posting transactions (receipt, loan, transfer, disposal, etc.), use and interpretation of desktop reports, desktop inventory and inventory reconciliation functions, document upload/download, depreciation, and other APSR specific functions/capabilities required for management of NSWC commodities that may be discovered during training.  
  • Conduct OJT training sessions to a small group (one to three personnel) in the working space to ensure a level of understanding supporting operational use--to include the ability to use the APSR to conduct transactions, process inventories, access/retrieve reports and develop/execute database queries.
  • This small group working space level training shall include equipment use, reports processing, and APSR operations.

Required Qualifications:

  • Three (3) years’ experience providing logistics support to users of major government systems and/or logistics operations.  
  • Three (3) years’ experience on the deployment, use, and training with APSR peripheral equipment such as handheld terminals (HHTs), tethered scanners, signature pads, and specific label printers, or similar AIT equipment.
  • Three (3) years’ experience with accountable property cataloging actions with expertise in features, functions, and capabilities within Web Federal Logistics Information System (WebFLIS), SOCOM Catalog Request Module (SOCM), Equipment Management Interface (EMI), and Federal Logistics Data (FED LOG)
  • Two (2) years’ experience with executing requisitions and troubleshooting challenges within government Logistics IT systems. 
  • Two (2) years’ experience in executing and troubleshooting challenges in the DPAS ICP module for both Major Force Program 2 (MFP-2) and Major Force Program 11 (MFP-11) equipment, material, and supplies.
  • Two (2) years’ experience with managing and implementing the unique requirements encompassing the accountability of Operating Materials & Supplies (OM&S) to include such items as inventory for resale, spare and repair parts, and clothing and textiles.
  • Two (2) years’ experience with managing and implementing the unique requirements encompassing the accountability of General Equipment (GE).
  • One (1) year experience assisting in the development of business process within NSWC or equivalent SOCOM activities to support improvements to fit APSR system capabilities.   
  • One (1) year experience using DPAS to support data calls and developing reports and dashboards metrics concerning property management.  
  • Two (2) years’ experience with features, functions, and capabilities contained within the DPAS Warehouse Management Module (DPAS WM) to include
  • facilitating training events capturing the ‘how to’ process for each piece of DPAS WM functionality and how that correlates to the policy and guidance set forth in current NSWC and SOCOM instructions.
  • SECRET security clearance.
  • Two (2) years’ experience with features, functions, and capabilities contained within the DPAS Property Accountability Module (DPAS PA) to include facilitating training events capturing the ‘how to’ process for each piece of DPAS PA functionality and how that correlates to the policy and guidance set forth in current NSWC and SOCOM instructions.
  • One (1) year experience with features, functions, and capabilities contained within the DPAS Material Management Module (DPAS ICP) to include facilitating training events capturing the ‘how to’ process for each piece of DPAS ICP functionality and how that correlates to the policy and guidance set forth in current NSWC and SOCOM instructions.
  • One (1) year experience with Logistics Management Assist (LMA)/Logistics Management Inspection (LMI) or equivalent inspection processes to support preparations for audits, as well as provide support to commands for inspection preparedness.
  • One (1) year experience supporting the development of property management policies, plans, and procedures and their application to commodity management requirements at the DoD, USN, NSWC, or SOCOM level.
  • One (1) year experience working with DPAS (APSR) system and its Program Office to include meeting accountable property standards as defined by the DoD, FIAR compliance requirements, and APSR peripheral equipment integration/deployment requirements.
  • One (1) year experience complying with the following accountable property guidance and/or instructions; CNSWCINST 4460.1F, CNSWCINST 5200.45, SOCOM Directive 700-2, SOCOM Directive 700-3.
 

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