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Posted: January 22, 2026 (1 day ago)

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ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Naval Sea Systems Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$85,447 - $187,093

per year

Closes

January 30, 2026

GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a contract specialist for the Navy, handling tasks like preparing documents, negotiating deals, and managing contracts for supplies, services, and construction with various organizations.

It's ideal for someone with experience in procurement and government contracting who enjoys detailed administrative work in a military setting.

The role requires following strict rules and seeking guidance on complex issues to ensure everything complies with regulations.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to NT-04 (GS-11/12) for NT-05 level, including using automated systems for contract negotiation and award preparation
  • Experience in procurement functions such as preparing requests for proposals/quotes and recommending procurement methods
  • Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) qualification standards for GS-1102 contracting positions
  • Ability to administer contracts from award through close-out, ensuring compliance and resolving issues
  • Proficiency in interpreting regulations, policies, and preparing award documentation independently
  • Participation in all phases of contracting: planning, source selection, evaluation, and award decisions
  • Compliance with Title 10 requirements for contracting roles

Full Job Description

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.

FOR NT-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower band, NT-04 (GS-11 through GS-12 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: utilizing automated systems and applications to negotiate and prepare contractual and financial assistance awards and modifications (e.g., evaluating proposals; developing business case decisions for award; develop award documentation) acquiring services and products for a department.

FOR NT-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower band, NT-03 (GS-09 through GS-10 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: performing procurement functions (e.g., preparing and issuing request for proposals and request for quotes) ensuring proper documentation and recommending methods of procurement in support of contract administration.

Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-1102.pdf And the title 10 requirements found here: http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1724&num=0&edition=prelim 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.

The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze.

Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption. Major Duties:

  • You will serve as an Administrative/Technical Specialist (Contract Specialist). These vacancies are located in various divisions in the Contracts Department (022, 023, 026).
  • You will prepare documentation in a manner consistent with the employee's career level and regulatory requirements with higher authority approvals for all aspects of the functional area of contract management.
  • You will solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award contracts with commercial organizations, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and State or local governments for furnishing supplies and services and/or construction.
  • You will administer contracts through close-out, assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties and shall escalate to supervisor if needed.
  • You will be required to interpret regulations and policies imposed by higher organizational levels and will seek guidance when necessary; and will consult with supervisors or higher-level specialists on unique or precedent setting situations.
  • You will prepare and issue requests for proposals, request for quotes, evaluate proposals, develop business case decisions for award, develop award documentation independently.
  • You will participate in the planning phase, source selection phase documentation of the award decision phase, and through contract award.
  • You will advise customers and develop procurement milestones after consultation with Contracting Officers.
  • You will award and administer a wide range of contract actions, including but not limited to: Simplified Acquisitions, Firm Fixed Price Contracts, Cost-reimbursable contracts, Architect and Engineering, and Facility Support Contracts.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/22/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/23/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12868487-26-KGB