CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Naval Air Systems Command
Posted: April 7, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Entry salary: $33,878 | Full performance (GS-8): up to $60,424
Career ladder: Start at GS-5 and advance to GS-8 with experience.
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves supporting production and procurement for military programs like rocket devices and propellants at a naval facility, including planning resources, tracking deliveries, managing inventory, and preparing reports under supervision.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in administrative or technical support roles, especially in manufacturing or government contracting, who is detail-oriented and comfortable coordinating with vendors and teams.
Entry-level candidates with basic procurement assistance experience can apply for the lower grade, while those with more advanced production planning skills suit the higher level.
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. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project.
For the NT-3: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-2 (GS-5/8 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector supporting production controller functions by assisting in the planning of operational phases to include manpower and materials for a program.
For the NT-2: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-1 (GS-1/4 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector assisting with procurement packages by reviewing production requirements for a program.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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. Major Duties:
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