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CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Naval Sea Systems Command · Department of the Navy

Contracting

Salary
$83,935–$130,786/year
Grade
11–12
Work location
Telework eligible · Keyport, Washington
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Apr 20, 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 perform pre and post award contracting functions associated with the acquisition of supplies and services.

You will research and apply new and creative means of contracting.

You will be asked to mentor others.

You will review requirements packages and recommend and/or determine the most appropriate method of procurement and prepare pertinent solicitation documents and justification.

You will review all requirements that seek to limit competition and fully justify acquisition of spare parts.

You will perform detailed analysis of bids or proposals received, analyze price and complex const data, and utilize cost analysis information provided by agency auditors.

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.

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 Sea Systems Command has 62 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Keyport, Washington. See all Naval Sea Systems Command listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $83,935 to $130,786 a year. That covers GS-11 to GS-12 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 182 days, from Apr 20, 2026 to Oct 19, 2026. 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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