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LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST

U.S. Marine Corps

Department of the Navy

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$143,913 - $197,200

per year

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April 2, 2026More DOD jobs →

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a lead contract specialist in the U.S.

Marine Corps, where you'll guide a team in managing large-scale government contracts for advanced military systems, from planning and negotiating deals to ensuring everything runs smoothly and on budget.

It's ideal for experienced procurement experts who enjoy leading others, solving complex problems, and advising top officials on buying strategies.

You'll need strong skills in analyzing costs and policies to help the team meet important deadlines and goals.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent level in federal or private sector procurement
  • Expert knowledge of procurement policies, strategies, and contractual authority for major systems acquisitions
  • Ability to analyze, evaluate, and review cost/pricing data and ongoing procurements
  • Leadership experience in directing teams, coaching/mentoring members, and ensuring project milestones are met
  • Skills in developing, presenting, and defending procurement policies to senior officials
  • Proficiency in planning, coordinating, and monitoring complex acquisition programs for technologically advanced systems
  • Familiarity with DoD contracting standards and qualification requirements for GS-1102 positions

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.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or NH-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing expert advice on procurement policies and strategies; analyzing, reviewing, and exercising unlimited contractual authority for contract actions and long-term procurements for the acquisition of major systems; evaluating cost and pricing strategies and data; and leading a team to achieve mission-critical objectives efficiently.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://portal.secnav.navy.mil/orgs/MRA/DONHR/Workgroups/OCHROCS/Documents/Qualifications/1102/Reference%20b%20DoD%20Qualification%20Standard%20for%20GS1102%20Contracting%20Positions.pdf#search=DOD%20contracting%20standard 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 lead a team, ensuring effective communication of project goals, deadlines, and responsibilities.
  • You will develop, present, and defend procurement policies and contract actions to senior officials.
  • You will plan, direct, and coordinate contractual and procurement policy actions involved in supporting sophisticated and technologically advanced systems acquisition programs.
  • You will coach and mentor team members, fostering problem-solving techniques and improving team dynamics.
  • You will monitor and report on the status and progress of work, ensuring your team meets project milestones and quality standards, adjusting priorities as needed.
  • You will analyze, evaluate, and review proposed and on-going procurements and cost pricing data.
  • You will assess your team's performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies for growth.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/3/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12896985-26-JN