Contract Specialist
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management
Posted: March 17, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$51,210 - $81,436
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves managing contracts for ship repairs and nuclear support in the Navy, including preparing documents, negotiating deals, and ensuring everything runs smoothly and cost-effectively before and after awards.
It's a good fit for someone with some experience in contracting or procurement who wants to work on government projects in a structured environment like the military.
Entry-level candidates with basic skills can apply at the GS-9 level, building toward more advanced roles.
You will serve as a CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the CVN RCOH BRANCH (441) within the CVN AVAILABILITY AND REPAIR DIVISION (440) of Supervisor of Shipbuilding of SUPSHIP.
GS-09 QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Applying knowledge of commonly used professional contracting methods to perform pre-award, post-award, and/or contract price/cost analysis.
GS-07 QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Applying basic professional contracting methods to assist in the preparation of contract documents.
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. Major Duties:
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