CONTRACT PROGRAM MONITOR
County of Los Angeles
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CONTRACT SPECIALIST
U.S. Marine Corps
Department of the Navy
Location
California
Salary
$85,307 - $102,246
per year
Type
Full Time
More Procurement & Contracts jobs →Closes
February 3, 2026
GS-12 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job as a Contract Specialist with the U.S.
Marine Corps involves managing the buying process for equipment, supplies, and services, from researching options and preparing bids to overseeing contractor performance and making contract changes.
It's ideal for someone with experience in procurement who enjoys detailed planning and ensuring projects stay on track in a government setting.
The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to handle complex purchases efficiently.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, including market research, evaluation criteria development, and procurement method determination for contract negotiations
- For GS-11 entry: One year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent, involving pre-award and post-award contracting functions and monitoring contract performance
- Meet Basic Requirements for the GS-1102 Contracting series as outlined by the Office of Personnel Management
- Ability to review procurement requests for complex equipment, supplies, and services
- Proficiency in conducting market research, preparing Determinations and Findings, and developing acquisition strategies
- Experience preparing solicitation documents, advertising opportunities, and conducting pre-solicitation conferences
- Skills in monitoring contractor performance, issuing modifications, and exercising contract options
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.
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least: GS-12: One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conducting market research/analysis, developing evaluation criteria for contract proposals and requests, and determining method of procurement on contract negotiations.
GS-11: One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 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 pre-award and post-award contracting functions involving procurements contracts and monitoring contract performance.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-1102.pdf 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:
- You will review request for the procurement of complex equipment, supplies, and services.
- You will conduct market research, prepare Determinations and Findings, review justifications for sole source, and assist in the preparation of acquisition strategies.
- You will prepare and advertise solicitation documents, locate sources for competitions, and conduct pre-solicitation conferences.
- You will monitor contractor performance and completion schedule required by the contract.
- You will issue modifications to initiate contract changes and to exercise option years.
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