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CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Naval Sea Systems Command · Department of the Navy

Salary
$45,785–$90,190/year
Grade
5–9
Work location
Telework eligible (US)
Posted
Apr 21, 2026
Apply by
Oct 19, 2026
Category
Contracting

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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

You will analyze incoming requisitions, requirements, and specifications/statements of work to determine correct contract type and procurement strategy.

You will prepare solicitation documents, ensuring that all required federal regulation clauses, provisions, and texts are incorporated into the resultant document.

You will manage the solicitation document through closing, issuing amendments and extensions as required.

You will prepare requests for audits, technical evaluations, and pre-award inspections.

You will analyze the offers received and prepares Pre-Business Clearances requesting authority to enter into negotiation.

You will issue letters of discussion, requests final revised proposals and negotiates contract terms, conditions and pricing, insuring a fair and reasonable price to the Government.

You will perform post award functions on supply and service contracts. This includes negotiating and preparing modifications, terminations, equitable adjustments, and claims.

Education

Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent) 1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement. Applicants currently in the Contingency Contracting Force are also exempt from meeting this requirement. The following education may be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-09 Two full years of graduate level education or law school. OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D. OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. The following education may be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-07 One full year of graduate level education or law school. OR A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement. OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

How you will be evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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