Telework eligibleFederal

Contract Specialist

Defense Information Systems Agency · Department of Defense

Contracting

Salary
$93,445–$131,571/year
Grade
12
Work location
Telework eligible · Elmendorf AFB, Alaska; Ford Island, Hawaii
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Apply by
Oct 12, 2026
Category
Contracting

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Summary

This position is located in Defense Information Systems Agency, MSO/PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIRECTORATE PS71, Pacific Telecom and Products Branch. This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions.

Duties

Serves as contract specialist responsible for all actions associated with solicitation preparation, proposal evaluation, cost/price analysis, negotiations, contract writing, and source selection leading to contract award.

Determines method of acquisition.

Performs contract administration functions including, but not limited to, resolving complex billing issues, negotiating contract modifications, and exercising options.

Monitors contractor performance for compliance with applicable laws, technical requirements, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, and other requirements stated in the contract.

Collaborates closely and frequently with a small team to ensure speedy, relevant acquisition expertise and warfighter support.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Influencing/Negotiating Contracting/Procurement Flexibility Customer Service Integrity/Honesty The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You can preview the Application Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13075646 Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ [email protected]

About this listing

Defense Information Systems Agency has 37 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Elmendorf AFB, Alaska and 1 other location. See all Defense Information Systems Agency listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $93,445 to $131,571 a year. That covers GS-12 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 10 days, from Oct 2, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026. Among currently open Contracting postings at Defense Information Systems Agency, the typical advertised window is about 21 days. As of Oct 6, 2026, it closes in 6 days.

Who can apply: current competitive-service federal employees, federal employees eligible for career transition programs, veterans and 1 other group. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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