Telework eligibleFederal

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Naval Air Systems Command · Department of the Navy

Contracting

Salary
$47,490–$103,006/year
Grade
2–3
Work location
Telework eligible · China Lake, California
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Apply by
Aug 31, 2027
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. DA-2 - $47,490- $84,689 / DA-3 - $71,957 - $103,006

Duties

You will assist senior specialist in the negotiation and administration of contracts and orders between the Government and contractors from receipt of requirement through physical and financial completion.

You will assist in reviewing purchase requests for completeness and clarity.

You will assist in preparing pre-award documentation and solicits contractor offers under the guidance of a senior specialist.

You will negotiate and administer contracts and orders between the Government and contractors from receipt of requirement through physical and financial completion.

You will review purchase requests for technical and administrative adequacy.

You will prepare pre-award documentation and solicits contractor offers.

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. Must submit transcripts with application to be considered. 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. Foreign Education: Required for vacancies with Positive Education or Education Substitution: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/officies/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

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.

About this listing

Naval Air Systems Command has 43 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in China Lake, California. See all Naval Air Systems Command listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $47,490 to $103,006 a year.

This announcement is open for 364 days, from Sep 1, 2026 to Aug 31, 2027. Among currently open Contracting postings, the typical advertised window is about 13 days.

Who can apply: the public (U.S. citizens). The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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