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CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Naval Supply Systems Command
NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN)

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Competitive Service / Modified Direct Hire Authority. 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.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/14/2026 to 02/23/2026
Salary
$41,341 to - $81,436 per year

Please see Additional Information section

Pay scale & grade
GS 5 - 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Base, Norfolk, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
DE-12889381-26-ENS
Control number
857700600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 4 years for veterans.

Duties

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  • At the GS-5/7/9 you will perform developmental duties as assigned. At the Full Performance Level (GS-12), you will perform the following:
  • You will resolve problems inherent in the contracting and teaming processes and provide training to junior team members.
  • You will coordinate contractor's requests for waivers or deviations from contract specifications.
  • You will perform comprehensive acquisition planning, analysis, and negotiation for repair and/or spare parts acquisitions in support of managed equipment.
  • You will develop the contractual strategy and acquisition plan utilizing various innovative contracting vehicles.
  • You will evaluate requests for equitable adjustment and special financing provisions.
  • You will negotiate changes in price(s), terms and conditions due to contract modifications, supplementary agreements, settlements from change orders due to defective specifications, changed site conditions(s), etc.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
  • You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.

Qualifications

GS-05:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

GS-07:
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of contract administration principles, policies, regulations, practices, or procedures. Examples of specialized experience may include the following: 1) Assisting in decision making on contracting matters; 2) Aiding in modifying contracts that contain inadequate specification; 3) Participating in meetings to discuss acquisition requirements.

GS-09:
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of contract administration principles, policies, regulations, practices, or procedures. Examples of specialized experience may include the following: 1) Assisting in decision making on contracting matters consistent with the organization's goals; 2) Aiding in initiating and modifying contracts that contain inadequate specification; 3) Participating in meetings to discuss acquisition requirements; 4) Monitoring contractor performance for potential problems/delays.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

Basic Requirements:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

In addition to the above basic requirement, in lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

GS-05:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

GS-07:1 full academic year of graduate education or law school or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement

GS-09:2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D.

NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply 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.

Additional information

Salary Information:
GS-05: $41,341-$53,744
GS-07: $51,210-$66,574
GS-09: $62,640-$81,436

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program

Several vacancies may be filled.

This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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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